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38 Park Hill Circle, Staten Island, New York

$499,900

3 beds
1,134 sqft
Single-family home
38 park hill circle, clifton, NY 10304
Potential to add sqft
Investment opportunity
Pets allowed
Listing courtesy of GREAT AMERICAN HOMES REALTY LLC

Staten Island, New York

About Staten Island

Staten Island is New York City’s least populous and most isolated borough. The island is home to 476,000 residents, but most of the island has a much more suburban feel compared even to Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx. The leafy island has extensive open space and contains the highest point in the five boroughs at the peak of Todt Hill.

Staten Island’s only road connection to the rest of the city is over the Verrazano Bridge to Brooklyn. Ferries connect the island with lower Manhattan. Because of these limited transportation options, Staten Islanders have some of the longest commutes in the country.

The History of Staten Island

The area was long inhabited by Lenape Native Americans; the Raritan Band lived here when the first Europeans arrived. Giovanni da Verrazzano was the first European to arrive in what would become New York City when he sailed through the Narrows in 1520. Dutch and Huguenot colonists established settlements on the island beginning in 1639. The island was named for the States General, the Dutch legislative assembly. The English took control of the island from Dutch and Native American residents in 1670 and developed the village of New Dorp and agricultural estates across the island. In the Revolutionary War, Staten Islanders were staunchly loyal to the crown and faced boycotts from nearby towns that favored independence. The Island remained rural into the 20th century. It was incorporated into New York City in 1898. Suburban development across the Island accelerated after the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened in 1964.

Staten Island Demographics

More than a third of Island residents are of Italian ancestry, a greater portion of Italian-Americans than in any other community in the country. Staten Island also has a large Sri Lankan community and is home to more Liberians than anywhere outside Liberia. About 60 percent of residents are White and one-fifth are Hispanic or Latino. Asian and Black residents each make up about 10 percent of the population. Nearly a quarter of residents were born outside the U.S. The median household income is slightly higher than the citywide average and the Island has the lowest portion of residents living below the poverty line.

How is Transportation on Staten Island?

Staten Island is isolated from the rest of New York City. The New York City subway does not serve the island. Transit connections include the Staten Island Ferry running from St. George to lower Manhattan, several express bus routes, and the Staten Island Railway that runs along the east and south shore. The Island’s only direct road connection to the rest of the city is the Verrazano Bridge to Brooklyn. There are also three bridges connecting to New Jersey.

Is Staten Island Bike-Friendly?

Overall, Staten Island is not the best location for cycling. The Island has few bike lanes and many hills which challenge cyclists. Bikes are not allowed on the Verrazano Bridge, so travel to another borough requires loading a bike onto a bus or ferry. Cyclists may want to look at the denser neighborhoods on the North Shore, within easy reach of the ferry terminal:

Common Housing Types and Architecture You’ll Find on Staten Island

Most homes in Staten Island are detached, suburban style houses. The North SHore neighborhoods, including St. George, Tompkinsville, Clifton, and Stapleton, are relatively denser and contain more duplexes and small apartment buildings, but single-family homes are still most common. Driveways or garages, backyards, and pools are all common.

Staten Island Real Estate Trends

Median home prices are up in 2020 compared to 2019. Available inventory is lower than last year, making the environment somewhat competitive for buyers. Average time on the market is up, in part due to COVID-related restrictions and concerns from buyers. Low interest rates and growing interest for larger homes with more space are helping to push up prices for Island homes.

Most Expensive Neighborhoods to BUY in Staten Island:

Staten Island’s priciest homes do not match the astronomical prices of Manhattan or Brooklyn penthouses. Instead, the most expensive homes for sale are large homes in exclusive residential enclaves across the Island. The most expensive median listing prices are in:

Most AFFORDABLE Neighborhoods to BUY in Staten Island:

There are relative bargains available for homebuyers looking in neighborhoods all across Staten Island. The lowest listing prices are in:

Most Expensive Neighborhoods to RENT in Staten Island:

Staten Island has relatively few properties available for rent. The denser, North Shore neighborhoods have the most rentals and have also seen the most new construction of apartment buildings. The highest rents are in:

Most AFFORDABLE Neighborhoods to RENT in Staten Island:

There are relatively fewer rentals across the more suburban portions of Staten Island, but those available come at a discount compared to other sections of New York City. The lowest rents are in:

How Safe is Staten Island?

Staten Island has some of the lowest rates of reported crimes per capita anywhere in New York City. Even as crime has decreased citywide (to the point where New York is now one of safest big cities in the country) Staten Island stands out for the comparatively small number of reported crime incidents. Keep in mind that the level of policing and number of arrests vary in different New York City neighborhoods (and Black and Hispanic New Yorkers are disproportionately likely to face arrest). The number of reported crime incidents may not equate to the level of danger felt by residents in a neighborhood.

Safest Neighborhoods in Staten Island:

The lowest number of crimes reported per neighborhood population are in:

Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Staten Island:

The highest number of crimes reported per neighborhood population are in:

Even these neighborhoods rank as having among the fewest reported crime incidents per capita in the city.

What are the Best Schools in Staten Island?

Staten Island has a number of excellent schools. Neighborhood elementary schools in areas across the island show top scores in student achievement and progress. There are several top-ranking high schools, as well.

Top 10 Elementary Schools in Staten Island:

  1. P.S. 5 Huguenot, 348 Deisius Street, Staten Island, NY

  2. P.S. 35 The Clove Valley School, 60 Foote Avenue, Staten Island, NY

  3. P.S. 23 Richmondtown, 30 Natick Street, Staten Island, NY

  4. P.S. 26 The Carteret School, 4108 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY

  5. P.S. 29 Bardwell, 1581 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY

  6. P.S. 32 The Gifford School, 32 Elverton Avenue, Staten Island, NY

  7. P.S. 36 J C Drumgoole, 255 Ionia Avenue, Staten Island, NY

  8. P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson, 200 Adelaide Avenue, Staten Island, NY

  9. P.S. 53 Bay Terrace, 330 Durant Avenue, Staten Island, NY

  10. P.S. 54 Charles W Leng, 1060 Willowbrook Road, Staten Island, NY

Top 5 High Schools in Staten Island:

  1. Staten Island Technical High School, 485 Clawson St, Staten Island, NY 10306

  2. CSI High School For International Studies, 100 Essex Dr, Staten Island, NY 10314

  3. Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School, 100 Essex Dr, Staten Island, NY 10314

  4. New Dorp High School, 465 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY 10306

  5. Susan E. Wagner High School, 1200 Manor Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314

What are the Most Popular Areas of Staten Island?

Snug Harbor, a one-time retirement home for sailors, includes several museums and botanical gardens and preserves an ornate collection of restored Greek Revival, Beaux-Arts, Italianate and Victorian buildings. The minor-league Staten Island Yankees play in a cozy ballpark in St. George. At Enoteca Maria Staten Island grandmothers prepare and serve up traditional foods in a small restaurant. The South Beach/FDR Boardwalk, stretching for 2.5 miles along the East Shore, offers sweeping ocean views and a quieter scene than the more famous Coney Island boardwalk.

Popular Neighborhoods in Staten Island:

Staten Island is mostly residential, but is made up of many distinct neighborhoods and includes several villages and small business districts. A few of the popular neighborhoods include:

Popular Parks on Staten Island:

Staten Island is known as a borough of parks for its many green spaces and abundant open land. A “greenbelt” of forests, wetlands, and other open space reaches across most of the Island. Freshkills Park is being built atop what was once the largest landfill in New York City. Some popular parks include:

  • Clove Lakes

  • Silver Lake

  • Greenbelt

  • High Rock

  • Ocean Breeze Park

  • Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden

  • Latourette Park

  • Great Kills Park

  • Blue Heron Park

Popular Neighborhoods
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