Greenbush sits in a quieter part of the Eastern Shore
Although its homes may be scattered across the deep-rural countryside of Virginia's Eastern Shore, Greenbush has persisted as a community for nearly three centuries. “Greenbush almost feels like an extension of Parksley in the sense that it doesn’t have a downtown; it’s a rural spot with houses scattered around,” says Shaun Sterling, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., who has sold dozens of properties in the area. Well-established agricultural and seafood industries continue to power the local economy, while an expanding array of outdoor amenities may just attract new life to this quiet community.
A rail trail is soon to add to Greenbush's outdoor recreation scene
Greenbush’s location near the middle of the Eastern Shore means that this community is surrounded by opportunities for outdoor recreation. The nearby Doe Creek Wildlife Management Area preserves a stretch of wetlands inhabited by waterfowl, and its trails are open to hikers and hunters alike. The Eastern Shore Rail Trail, which will span 49 miles on its completion, runs through Greenbush and will soon offer both cyclists and pedestrians a chance to walk in the footsteps of the trains that brought new life to the Eastern Shore during the 1880s. “The plan is for the rail trail to span both Accomac and Northampton counties; they built it starting in Cape Charles, and they’re bringing it up to this area,” Sterling says. “The track ran from the southern end of the shore all the way up to Maryland, and, while they tore it up a few years ago, they’ve been converting much of that ground into a trail.” Though much of Greenbush is inland, a handful of properties located along Hunting Creek and Doe Creek have backyard boat launches, and Johnson’s Wharf in neighboring Parksley is open to the public. Boaters can fish in the creeks or head out to the gentle tides of the Chesapeake Bay.
Greenbush's ranch-style homes are rarely on the market
Much of Greenbush consists of farmland and forest, meaning that most of its homes are clustered along main roads in Greenbush proper, Chase Crossing, and near Lee Mont. Ranch-style homes are popular in this community, and most of them were built from the 1920s to 1970s. Due to this community’s limited housing supply, properties rarely sell, and pricing estimates are not readily available.
Greenbush shares Onley's retail scene
Greenbush has neither a downtown area nor a substantial retail scene, its small business options being limited to an auto parts shop and a fresh produce store, the Tienda Vasquez. However, Greenbush is just over 4 miles northeast of Onley, which has a diverse retail scene of its own. This town is home to the nearest Food Lion supermarket and a Walmart supercenter, as well as to several unique restaurants. Havana 13 Restaurant and Bar and the Haitian-themed M&M Family Restaurant each bring the flavors of the Caribbean to the Eastern Shore, while Kendall’s Kountry Kitchen offers a menu of soul food staples.
Nandua High offers a more personalized education
Students can start their education at Accawmacke Elementary School, which receives a C-plus rating from Niche, before going on to attend the B-minus-rated Nandua Middle School and the B-rated Nandua High School. Nandua High’s small classroom sizes offer greater engagement between teachers and pupils, and students are also able to take online AP classes and dual enrollment courses.
Greenbush is just 4 miles from healthcare and shopping
Greenbush’s location along Greenbush Road connects it to Onley’s shopping and dining around 4 miles to the south. That same town is also home to the Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, the largest medical center on the Eastern Shore.
Written By
Jacob Adelhoch
