Why this home stands out
What sets 1517 Penton Mews apart is the rare combination of urban convenience and neighborhood calm. You're steps from Harris Teeter, Starbucks, and Mill Lake Park, yet Penton Mews itself feels tucked away from the bustle. The 2006 construction means you get a floor plan designed for modern living — open, practical, and well-proportioned across nearly 1,900 square feet — without the quirks of an older build.
HAMPSHIRES and the Chesapeake real estate market
Penton Mews sits inside Chesapeake's Greenbrier district, one of the city's most established mixed-use corridors. Greenbrier blends retail convenience with genuinely livable streets, and this address lands you right in the sweet spot. The Greenbrier Country Club is 0.3 miles away, Greenbrier Sports Park is under a mile, and Mill Lake Park offers a quick half-mile walk for an evening wind-down. Chesapeake as a city is one of the largest by land area in the country, yet neighborhoods like Greenbrier keep things feeling approachable and connected. If you've been searching for houses for sale in chesapeake va 23322 and wondering whether the area delivers on everyday livability, Greenbrier answers that question with a yes — groceries, coffee, fitness, and green space are all woven into the immediate fabric of the neighborhood rather than requiring a highway drive.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from Penton Mews. DG Market is 0.4 miles out, Harris Teeter is half a mile, and Food Lion rounds out your options at 1.0 mile. For coffee, you can choose between Starbucks Coffee Company, Einstein Bros. Bagels, or Sun Flour Cafe — all within 0.6 miles. Quick meals are covered by Taco Bell, America's Greatest Wings & Gyro, and Wendy's, each under half a mile. Fitness options are equally close: Greenbrier Country Club, Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier, and Dawn Pilates Studio are all within a five-minute walk or drive.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is a three-minute drive from your front door — about as close as it gets without living on base. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is 12 minutes away, making this address a practical fit for dual-military households or anyone weighing a VA loan purchase in a location that keeps the commute genuinely short and predictable.
For first-time buyers
At 1,827 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, 1517 Penton Mews gives first-time buyers real, usable space without the maintenance demands of a sprawling lot. The 2006 build means major systems are relatively modern, and the walkable Greenbrier location means you're not dependent on a car for every errand — a meaningful quality-of-life win.
More buyer questions
How far is 1517 Penton Mews from the USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is approximately a 3-minute drive from 1517 Penton Mews, making it one of the closest off-base residential options available in the area.
How far is 1517 Penton Mews from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about 12 minutes by car from Penton Mews, a manageable daily commute that keeps you well within the Chesapeake side of the water.
What grocery stores are near 1517 Penton Mews?
Three grocery options are within a mile: DG Market at 0.4 miles, Harris Teeter at 0.5 miles, and Food Lion at 1.0 mile — so you're never far from a full shop or a quick pick-up.
Is 1517 Penton Mews in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation directly so you always have accurate, up-to-date data.
Are there parks within walking distance of 1517 Penton Mews?
Yes — Mill Lake Park is half a mile away, Field 4 is 0.8 miles, and Greenbrier Sports Park is under a mile, giving you solid outdoor options without needing to drive.
Want to walk through 1517 Penton Mews or ask a question about the Greenbrier area? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out anytime.
