Greenhill Farms is a cozy Norfolk suburb that sits just south of the Chesapeake Bay coast. Running along the border of this residential neighborhood is Tidewater Drive, a thoroughfare that connects residents to both the bay’s beaches and downtown. “The area offers a great balance between urban convenience and suburban tranquility. It's close to downtown Norfolk, which means easy access to all the amenities and attractions the city has to offer,” says Alesha Stallings, a real estate agent with 1st Class Real Estate. This neighborhood is dominated by single-family homes lining cul-de-sacs and winding residential streets. Although there are no public parks within the neighborhood itself, residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy outdoor recreation in Lakewood, a peninsula suburb situated just south of Greenhill Farms. Students here are zoned for Norfolk City Public Schools, which receives a C-plus rating from Niche.
Red-brick ranch-style homes
In this neighborhood, residents can find an abundance of ranch-style and Cape Cod homes, many of which display Colonial Revival architecture, such as black shutters, brick exteriors and symmetrical massing. The streets here are lined with mature Virginia pine trees and crape myrtles, giving the area a shaded and natural atmosphere. Most homes feature paved driveways, attached garages and large, green front lawns and backyard space. Although the area is considered to be mostly car-dependent, locals can find a handful of well-maintained sidewalks along residential roads. Homes in this neighborhood can range in price from approximately $200,000 to $375,000, with a median property price of roughly $285,000.
Aerial image in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
Split level homes are common in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
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Leadership Center at Norview High School
Primary school students in this area might attend Norview Elementary School, a C-minus-rated institution, for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through fifth grade. The elementary school then feeds into Norview Middle, which also receives a C-minus rating. For students in grades nine through 12, Norview High School is a B-rated secondary institution that was ranked No. 5 on Niche’s “Standout High Schools in Norfolk Area” list. Norview High also features a Leadership Center for the Sciences and Engineering, where students can enroll in a number of STEM-related programs and courses.
Spring Break allows students of Norview Middle School to enjoy the change to warm weather in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
Norview Elementary has been a long standing starting ground for students in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
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Nearby parks and community centers offer outdoor recreation
Less than 2 miles south of Greenhill Farms, residents can find 40 acres of outdoor green space at Lakewood Park in the Lakewood neighborhood. Featured at this park is an athletic programming office and sports complex that includes lighted baseball fields, an outdoor basketball court, a softball field and several tennis courts. Park-goers can also find a horseshoe pit, picnic shelters and playground equipment. Since Lakewood Park is situated on the Wayne Creek shoreline, this park is also home to the Old Dominion Rowing Facility and the Hampton Roads Rowing Club building. Another notable nearby park is Lafayette Park in nearby Roland Park, which offers “walking trails, picnic areas, and even a playground for the little ones. It's a great place to relax, exercise, or simply enjoy nature,” Stallings says.
Top down view of the splash park of Norview Community Center in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
Glass front welcomes customers at the Norview Community Center in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
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Shop and dine at nearby Southern Shopping Center
Residents can drive a mile north along Tidewater Drive to go shopping at the Southern Shopping Center, which features a Food Lion grocery store, Walmart Supercenter and Ross Dress for Less. Also in this shopping center are a number of restaurants and cafes, including Tealux Café, which serves an assortment of bubble tea options, and KPOT, a Korean barbecue and hot pot restaurant. Just south of Southern Shopping Center is Philly Steaks, a counter-serve dining joint known for its sandwiches, cheesesteaks and burgers.
Customers can enjoy grocery shopping at one of two Food Lions near the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
Established Ace Hardware is a favorite in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
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Intersection of Tidewater Drive in the Greenhill Farm neighborhood of Norfolk Virginia.
Tidewater Drive connects commuters to Downtown Norfolk
Along Tidewater Drive, which acts as the neighborhood’s western border, residents can find a number of bus stops that are a part of fixed routes operated by Hampton Roads Transit. Interstate 64 is situated just north of the neighborhood and branches out towards the Chesapeake Bay waterfront. Using Tidewater Drive, commuters are an approximately 5-mile drive away from Downtown Norfolk and Neon District, an urban hub for the arts and creativity. And catching flights is easy, as the Norfolk International Airport is a quick 4-mile drive east.
Local event space at Norview Community Center
At the Norview Community Center, located less than a mile east of Greenhill Farms, residents can find indoor rec rooms, studios, a kitchen and an event space where locals can host community gatherings. The center also features an outdoor splash pad and playground for a bit of outdoor recreation. In Downtown Norfolk, locals can find a number of city-wide events and festivals, like the Norfolk Harborfest and Nash Fest.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
575
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,983
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,535
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
36.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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