Virginia Beach, VA

Kempsville

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$70K - $2.3M
For Sale on Trulia:
165 homes
Rent:
$725 - $3.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
308 homes
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What Locals Say about Kempsville

At least 554 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Donna C
    "More parking spaces for visitors Makes it difficult to have guests . Guest should not have to be worried about car getting towed."
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  • Elizabeth Marie Thomas
    "It’s very walkable and there are lots of dog parks nearby. Lots of other dogs being walked in the area. "
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  • Salshortt
    "Kempsville has the best public schools in the city. This area is centrally located to everything in town, and there are many activities such as sports, leagues, public libraries, events. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Some parts are okay but have to be careful in some areas off of Baker road area .I currently live here and work in area and it is known for having police activity . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe area that is central to all of South Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach schools. Close to Town Center. Nearby City Recreation Center with pool."
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  • Trulia User
    " Very established neighborhood with mature trees. Most people are nice and it’s pretty safe and very family friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "Would be nice to have a neighbor hood party to get to know neighbors I think it would be a nice way for all of us to come together as a community "
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  • Trulia User
    "Family neighborhood.. When I move to area the resident came over and welcome me and my children to the neighborhood. I knew right then I was going to love living in this area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place to raise a family. My wife grew up here before we met in northern va. We purchased a house down the street from where she grew up. Kids love it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very family friendly . Every one looks out for one another. Dog friendly. Kid safe. Package safe. Parks nearby. Shopping and dining surrounds the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone is friendly and it’s central to all of Hampton Roads. Area is well maintained with plenty of local shopping."
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  • Trulia User
    "N/A I’m just visiting the area from what I can see tho I’m passing, wonderful community. Well maintained area "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is close to everything the beach. Chesapeake. Town center. Shopping centers nearby. Great place to live"
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to food, gas stations, grocery stores. There are schools close by also. Mostly friendly and carefree neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "we have a lot of community events, alot of shopping and places to go in the area. convenient for Virginia beach aquarium and other fun activities as well"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great location to access stores from any angle to avoid main traffic roads as independence Blvd, Holland , princess Ann and kempsville. "
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  • Trulia User
    "we like it here. we plan to stay here for the next 10 years plus. its easy to walk to a bar, restaurants, auto shop and grocery stores. The neighbors are are very nice and helpful. there's a park two blocks away. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I used a personal vehicle but it's an extremely central location. Easy to get anywhere in Hampton Roads."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to the highway. It really does. Really really does. It's awesome. It's so close. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you don’t have your dog on a leash or it barks at all hours the other dog owners aren’t going to be too fond of you. The dog owners here take having a dog very seriously and they are all very well trained"
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  • Trulia User
    "The civic league plans events quarterly. Kempsville is a wonderful family friendly community. We have everything we could want here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Like we love dogs and it actually is a way to meet neighbors it’s a beautiful thing. I personally don’t have a dog however observation has been a great way to interact with my neighbors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Need a vehicle to get anywhere, no sidewalks for pedestrians. The street lights are very dim would not recommend walking without a flashlight at night. Don’t have any issues with cars speeding down the road so I’m thankful for that, really not much more to say , it is a beautiful quiet neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Kempsville is a great area for families. The schools are fantastic and the neighborhoods feel safe. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My community is a safe community. It is friendly, easy access to stores and gasoline. Quiet and peaceful and good for pets. Little crime takes place and school system is very good."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am retired, but Kempsville is the perfect community to raise a family and be close to everything. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Volunteers place American flags in front of every home in Fairfield for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day each year"
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  • Shawn G.
    "very quiet neighborhood plenty of parks and things to do for kids. also close to interstate which means I'm fithteen minutes away from everything."
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  • Nichole B.
    "It’s not so much the events, but the close community that I appreciate. My kids can ride their bikes and boards around and I know they are safe. "
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  • Janae H.
    "The neighborhood is safe. Very Kid Friendly. Clean and Quiet. The birds can be a bit much at times, but it’s nothing to complain about. "
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  • Elaine.navarro-page
    "We've lived in Fairfield for 15 years. We can walk to two grocery stores, our family doctor, our dentist, our optometrist, the public library, many restaurants, two thrift stores, and the rec center. Neighbors are the best. We feel like we live in small town America."
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  • Hcp9969
    "It’s a great quiet neighborhood, great for kids. Rec center is near by same with schools, I love it here. "
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  • Eugenia T.
    "I've lived here for two years. It is a great neighborhood and convenient to everything. Friendly neighbors, well maintained, lots of families."
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  • Donald_hill16
    "They would love the track around one of the neighborhood lakes. People often do a great job of taking care or picking up after their pets. Great place to live"
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  • Tlgalv
    "The sidewalks and a field for the dogs to run. Many dogs being walked around the neighborhood and people are nice. "
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  • Crystal F.
    "Easy access to the intersate, local vet clinic, grocery store and rite aid. close to tram. Close to Gass stations and food mart"
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  • Brandi L.
    "We don’t have neighborhood events in this area. I would like to see more community cookouts to bring everyone together."
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  • Diana H.
    "Yearly Fourth of July parade. Civic league, helpful neighbors, nice walking environment, great schools."
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  • Leitza82
    "The dont like take the dog poop. Other part they are very protective with their dogs. The dogs are very friendly "
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  • Just4funva2005
    "There’s lots of dogs in the neighborhood. It is a pet friendly area. Though there are lots of dogs, there isn’t much barking that I notice. Several vets nearby."
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