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Last Modified: February 26, 2026

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Kempsville Neighborhood Guide

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Witchduck To Wawa: Cul-De-Sac Royalty

🧭Generally defined as the area: north by I-64 and the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River, east by Witchduck Road and Lynnhaven Parkway, south by Indian River Road and Princess Anne Road, west by Centerville Turnpike and the Chesapeake city line

📌Widely recognized as the place for: minivans and marching band, Kempes Landing Park

👕You can spot a Kempsville local by: trunk tournament chairs

👍Locals live here because: single family homes, schools, quick commutes, Costco proximity dreams

👎Be prepared for: Witchduck jams and relentless turning lanes

✨The overall feel is: suburban hustle with sneaky waterways

Neighborhood Tags:
QuietSuburban calmStarter-home familiesAffordable

Pros & Cons of Kempsville

Kempsville strengths (top 5)

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Kempsville tradeoffs (top 3)

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Kempsville Neighborhood DNA

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Some of the Kempsville hotspots include: El Azteca (Kempsville), Starbucks (Kempsville Rd), and Mount Trashmore Park.
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Moving to Kempsville - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Virginia Beach or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Virginia Beach guide for the big-picture view — or compare Kempsville against other parts of the city in our Virginia Beach neighborhood guide.