Green Run is a large community in central Virginia Beach between Rosemont Road, Lynnhaven Parkway and Princess Anne Road. About 72% of homes are single-family and 27% townhouses, many in Green Run's own sections, Chimney Hill and Oak Springs. Most addresses go to Parkway, Rosemont, Landstown or Green Run elementary, Larkspur Middle and Green Run High.
| Analysis area | within 1 mi of Green Run near Rosemont Road and Dahlia Drive |
|---|---|
| Residential parcels | about 6,011 |
| Home mix (parcels) | 72% single-family/duplex · 27% townhouse |
| Main ZIP codes | 23453, 23462, 23452 |
| Elementary zones | Parkway Elementary (26%) · Rosemont Elementary (26%) · Landstown Elementary (24%) · Green Run Elementary (17%) |
| Middle zones | Larkspur Middle (72%) · Landstown Middle (28%) |
| High zones | Green Run High (72%) · Landstown High (28%) |
| In FEMA flood hazard area | about 0% of residential parcels |
| In NAS Oceana noise zone | about 23% of residential parcels |
| To Town Center / Oceanfront | 3.6 mi / 7.9 mi (straight line) |
Where is Green Run in Virginia Beach?
Green Run is centered around Dahlia Drive and Green Garden Circle, between Rosemont Road to the north and west, Lynnhaven Parkway to the east and Princess Anne Road to the south. Tidewater Community College's Virginia Beach campus and the Joint Use Library are just south, near Princess Anne Road.
What is it like to live in Green Run?
The Joint Use Library, shared by the city and Tidewater Community College, is within the area. Green Run High School is on Dahlia Drive, and neighborhood parks include Oak Springs Park and Buckner Farms Park, with the South Independence Trail nearby. Shopping is along Lynnhaven Parkway, Princess Anne Road and Holland Road, and Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and the Landstown area are a short drive south.
What kinds of homes are in Green Run?
Within a mile of the anchor point, the city's data counts about 6,000 residential parcels: 72% single-family and 27% townhouses. City records list Green Run's single-family and townhouse sections, Chimney Hill, Buckner Farms, Oak Springs, Timberlake and Rock Creek. Flood exposure is negligible. About 23% of residential parcels sit in an NAS Oceana noise zone, mostly in the lower bands.
The largest residential subdivisions in city property records within the analysis area are Chimney Hill, Buckner Farms, Oak Springs, Timberlake, Rock Creek, Sunstream Park, Salem Villages and Timberlake Aspen.
Prices change too fast to print here. For current asking prices, days on market and new listings, use the live Green Run home search, which covers about 1 mile around the area and lists the newest homes first.
Which schools serve Green Run?
I overlaid City of Virginia Beach parcel records on VBCPS's 2026–27 attendance zones. These are the shares of residential parcels in the Green Run analysis area that fall in each zone:
| Level | School | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Parkway Elementary | 26% |
| Elementary | Rosemont Elementary | 26% |
| Elementary | Landstown Elementary | 24% |
| Elementary | Green Run Elementary | 17% |
| Elementary | White Oaks Elementary | 8% |
| Middle | Larkspur Middle | 72% |
| Middle | Landstown Middle | 28% |
| High | Green Run High | 72% |
| High | Landstown High | 28% |
Zones follow streets, so always confirm a specific address in the VBCPS School Locator. Old Donation School, the division's gifted school for grades 3–8, is citywide and admits by application, so it is not tied to any neighborhood (Old Donation School guide).
Private early-childhood programs near Green Run covered on this site: Just for Kids Preschool & Child Care Center, Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center and Amberley Child Care.
Is Green Run in a flood zone or jet noise zone?
Flood zones: about 0% of residential parcels in the area have a building the city maps in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zones A, AE or VE). Some other buildings are listed under more than one flood designation, so check each address. If a building is in a Special Flood Hazard Area, lenders on federally backed mortgages require flood insurance.
Jet noise: about 23% of residential parcels fall within an NAS Oceana Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) noise contour of 65 dB DNL or higher.
Virginia law (Va. Code § 55.1-704) requires sellers in Virginia Beach to disclose a property's noise zone or accident potential zone. You can look up any address on the city's AICUZ page, floodplain management page and property search.
What parks and amenities are near Green Run?
The largest city park properties within the analysis area:
- S Independence Trail (about 15 acres), linear park
- Oak Springs Park (about 8 acres), neighborhood park
- Buckner Farms Park (about 5 acres), neighborhood park
Other public facilities and landmarks nearby, with straight-line distance from the anchor point: Joint Use Library (library, 0.9 mi).
Details and programs: Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation.
How do you get around from Green Run?
Rosemont Road and Lynnhaven Parkway lead north to I-264. Princess Anne Road and Holland Road connect to Kempsville, Landstown and the Municipal Center. Town Center is about 3.5 miles north in a straight line.
| Destination | Distance |
|---|---|
| Town Center | 3.6 mi |
| the Oceanfront (Atlantic Ave at 17th St) | 7.9 mi |
| NAS Oceana | 4.7 mi |
| JEB Little Creek | 8.9 mi |
| JEB Fort Story | 10.1 mi |
| NAS Dam Neck Annex | 8.3 mi |
| Downtown Norfolk | 10.5 mi |
How do I start a home search in Green Run?
Begin with the Green Run home search. Once you have a few favorites, send them to me and I'll check the school zone, flood zone, noise zone and recent comparable sales for each address. If you are relocating or on military orders, I can set up a video tour. Call or text (757) 919-8874, or use the form below.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Green Run in Virginia Beach?
Green Run is a large community in central Virginia Beach between Rosemont Road, Lynnhaven Parkway and Princess Anne Road.
What schools serve Green Run?
In my analysis of 2026–27 VBCPS zones, most homes in the Green Run area are zoned for Parkway Elementary and Rosemont Elementary at the elementary level, Larkspur Middle and Landstown Middle for middle school and Green Run High and Landstown High for high school. Confirm each address with the VBCPS School Locator.
What types of homes are in Green Run?
About 72% of residential parcels in the analysis area are single-family or duplex and 27% are townhouses, according to City of Virginia Beach land-use data.
How much do homes cost in Green Run?
Prices change week to week and vary a lot by street, size and water access, so I don't publish a single number. Use the live search on this page for current listings, or ask me for a comparable-sales report on a specific home.
How far is Green Run from Town Center and the Oceanfront?
In a straight line, the anchor point is about 3.6 miles from Town Center and 7.9 miles from the Oceanfront at 17th Street. Driving distances are longer.
Are there townhomes in Green Run?
Yes. About 27% of residential parcels within a mile of the anchor point are townhouses, one of the higher shares among the neighborhoods I track.
Is Green Run close to a college?
Yes. Tidewater Community College's Virginia Beach campus and the Joint Use Library sit just south of Green Run near Princess Anne Road.
Sources
- City of Virginia Beach parcel and land-use data (Property Information map service)
- VBCPS 2026–27 attendance zones (ArcGIS)
- VBCPS School Locator
- City of Virginia Beach AICUZ
- City of Virginia Beach Floodplain Management
- Va. Code § 55.1-704 (military air installation disclosure)
- Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
- City of Virginia Beach Points of Interest map service
How I built this page: Neighborhood names in Virginia Beach don't have official boundaries, so the numbers on this page describe City of Virginia Beach parcel records (October 2026 extract) within 1 miles of Green Run near Rosemont Road and Dahlia Drive. Percentages count parcels, not people, and are approximate. Always verify a specific property.