Schools and location make Greenbrier a popular choice
Greenbrier is a little Faulkner County city that, despite its size, has grown steadily over the years. “There used to be one stoplight and now there are three,” says Kaiser Luebke, a Realtor with RE/MAX Elite has lived in Greenbrier since she was in the fifth grade. “There used to be one grocery store, now there’s a neighborhood Walmart and Harps. But a lot of the businesses are still family-owned. It’s growing, but you still get that small-town feel.” Luebke, along with her partners Laura Dryer and Luke Dorey, sell throughout central Arkansas, and Luebke specializes in Greenbrier. She says the schools are a huge draw to the community, as is its location. “From the middle of Greenbrier, you can be in Conway in about 15 minutes and Greers Ferry Lake in about 30,” she says.
Ranch-style and New Traditional homes in quiet neighborhoods
Most homes in Greenbrier are New Traditional styles, built in the 1990s and 2000s and featuring three or four bedrooms. Some older ranch-style homes are also available. Brick facades are common, as are two-car garages. Houses sit on tidy lawns landscaped with grass and trees, usually grouped together in subdivisions. Prices range from $145,000 to about $430,000, with higher-priced homes typically featuring over 2,000 square feet or recent upgrades.
Kids attend A-rated Greenbrier Public Schools
Greenbrier Public Schools serves the city and has an A rating on Niche. The district includes four elementary schools, a middle school, a junior high school and a high school, Greenbrier High. Greenbrier’s athletic department offers over a dozen sports, but its football team, The Panthers, is one of the most popular. “The whole community shows up for the Friday night games,” Luebke says. “There’s a lot of Panther pride.”
Parks and leagues offer plenty of ways for residents to stay active
The city’s recreation department offers kids multiple sports leagues, including peewee football and basketball. Matthews Park is a popular green space with a dog park, splash pad, barrier-free playground and a catch-and-release fishing pond. A popular destination for boating and fishing, Greers Ferry Lake is less than 40 miles away.
Greenbrier has a mix of national chains and hometown favorites
Most shopping and dining options are located along Broadview Street, the city’s main thoroughfare. Residents can pick up groceries at Harps and Dollar General, visit a variety of services, and shop at a mix of local and national businesses. Local restaurant options include MoJo’s Hometown Pizza, a family-owned spot that’s known for its handmade pies, and Wagon Wheel, which offers traditional Southern comfort food. More shopping, dining, and the closest hospital, Conway Regional Medical Center, are in nearby Conway, about 12 miles away.
Seasonal events include winter celebrations and spring sales
Residents gear up for the winter holidays with Glisten in Greenbrier, a multi-weekend event with a skating rink, carriage rides and plenty of Christmas lights. Junk & Drive is a popular May event when residents and vendors set up tents and tables along Highway 65 and sell collectibles, handmade items, food and yard sale items.
Highway 65 connects Greenbrier to Conway and Little Rock
Due to Greenbrier’s lack of a fixed bus route, residents get around by car. Several highways run though the city, including U.S. Highway 65 which connects to Interstate 40. Little Rock, home to Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, is about 40 miles away via I-40.
Environmental considerations
Summer temperatures are typically in the 80s and 90s, and winter temperatures are usually in the 50s and 60s. The New Madrid Fault Line runs through northeast Arkansas and has caused earthquakes in the past, including a substantial one that was felt in Greenbrier in 2011.
