Why this home stands out
What sets 136 Greenbrier Ave apart is its rare proximity to both MARFORCOM Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk — each under two minutes by car. That kind of dual-base access is genuinely hard to find anywhere in Hampton Roads. Add a walkable block with coffee, food, and a park all within a quarter mile, and the location does a lot of the heavy lifting for everyday life.
GLENWOOD PARK and the Norfolk real estate market
Glenwood Park is one of Norfolk's established mid-century neighborhoods, where wide lots, mature trees, and a tight street grid give the area a grounded, lived-in character. The homes here were mostly built in the late 1940s and 1950s, and the neighborhood has held its identity well over the decades. You're inside the city limits of Norfolk — a place where norfolk real estate ranges from waterfront estates to compact urban bungalows — and Glenwood Park sits comfortably in the middle: accessible, practical, and genuinely neighborly. Streets are quiet without feeling remote, and the surrounding area has enough density to keep daily errands short. Norfolk itself is a city shaped by the water, the military, and a long civic history, and Glenwood Park reflects that mix — working families, service members, and long-term residents all sharing the same sidewalks.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Domoishi is just 0.1 miles away for a quick dinner, and Starbucks Coffee Company is at the same distance if your morning starts with a coffee run. Dunkin' is 0.2 miles out as a backup option. Food Lion and Dollar General are both 0.3 miles away for groceries, and the Navy Exchange is reachable in 0.5 miles. Fleet Recreation Park is a 0.3-mile walk, and Glenwood Park itself — the neighborhood's namesake green space — is 0.4 miles away. MWR Fleet Pool is 0.2 miles out, and SeaBee Plaza offers another outdoor destination at 0.8 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With MARFORCOM Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk each just two minutes away, 136 Greenbrier Ave is about as close to base as a Norfolk address gets. Service members using a VA loan will find this location hard to beat — short commutes, base amenities within walking distance, and a stable neighborhood that holds its value across PCS cycles.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring homes for sale in Norfolk Virginia and want a foothold in a real neighborhood without overextending, 136 Greenbrier Ave is worth a close look. Three bedrooms, a manageable lot, and a walkable block with groceries and coffee nearby — it's a practical, honest starting point in a city with a lot of long-term upside.
More buyer questions
How far is 136 Greenbrier Ave from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately a 2-minute drive from 136 Greenbrier Ave, making it one of the closest residential streets to the base in the city.
How far is 136 Greenbrier Ave from MARFORCOM Norfolk?
MARFORCOM Norfolk is also about 2 minutes away by car — the address sits in an unusually strong position relative to both major installations in the area.
What is the lot size and square footage at 136 Greenbrier Ave?
The home offers 1,140 square feet of living space on a 0.14-acre lot, a typical footprint for mid-century construction in Glenwood Park.
Is 136 Greenbrier Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation.
What grocery stores are near 136 Greenbrier Ave?
Food Lion and Dollar General are both within 0.3 miles, and the Navy Exchange is reachable in about 0.5 miles — solid everyday options without a long drive.
Curious about 136 Greenbrier Ave or the Glenwood Park neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Norfolk well — reach out and let's talk through what you're looking for.
