Lake Taylor Neighborhood Overview

IKEA Dashes, Tide Stops, ORF Flyovers.

🧭Bordered by: I-64 and Lake Taylor north, North Military Highway west, Princess Anne Road south, Kempsville Road and Lake Taylor Hospital east

📌Well known for: Lake Taylor Titans titles and rehab hospital

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: Titans hoodie, scrubs, kayak rack, Walmart shopping bags

👍Move here for: backyard herons, quick I-64, affordable ranches

👎The downsides are: jet noise, flooding days, and Military Circle memories

✨The vibe around Lake Taylor is: suburban lakeside, convenient grit

lakes, scrubs, unapologetic Titans

Lake Taylor neighborhood photo collage — Some of the Lake Taylor hotspots include: Pop’s Diner Co. (nearby), Norview Community Center (nearby), IKEA Norfolk (nearby), and Norfolk Premium Outlets (nearby).

Laura Gray — Virginia Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

Moving to Lake Taylor - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Norfolk 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 Norfolk guide for the big-picture view — or compare Lake Taylor against other parts of the city in our Norfolk neighborhood guide.