Iris Finn's Q&A

Have you tried Navy Federal Credit Union?

BURBAGE GRANT SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA"A master-planned community with eight distinct neighborhoods, it?s the pristine homes and impressive location that has made Burbage Grant a booming hit in the Norfolk area. The neighborhood name comes from a land grant King Charles I gave to brothers Thomas and James Burbage in 1637. The amenities, a mix of affordable three- and five-bedroom chic homes nestled into a hodgepodge of playgrounds, picnic shelters, athletic fields and an elementary school that doubles as the neighborhood's community center, are pure 21st century. Construction for Burbage Grant started in 1994 and encompasses about 1,500 homes, also boasts the site of an old fort established 10 years after the settlement of Jamestown. With an old-time neighborhood appeal, this is one of the fastest rising areas in VirginiaCost of HousingCommunities in Burbage Grant include Bristol Shores, Burbage Lake Village, Castlewood Village, Glenrose and Scottsfield. Most homes are contemporary two-stories with a mixture brick and vinyl siding. A distinctive three- to four-bedroom, two-bath home with 2,000 to 3,600 square feet varies from $330,000 to $575,000. Chic waterfront homes fetch prices of $600,000 and up.Suffolk apartment rentals range from $540 for a one-bedroom apartment to $1,250 for a three-bedroom.School SystemThe three schools in Burbage Grant are served by the Suffolk Public School District and include Northern Shores Elementary, John Yeats Middle and Nansemond River High schools. These schools score high on the state's Standards of Learning assessments.Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, a private school, also offers high-quality education. Tidewater Community College's Portsmouth campus is nearby.EntertainmentTennis courts, a swimming pool, a bike path and a gymnasium is offered at Burbage Grant."Info. from HOA Site