Grasmere
Neighborhood in Staten Island, New York
Richmond County 10304, 10305
Private lake with historic greenspace to the west
The 15-acre lake known as Brady’s Pond is the only freshwater lake in the city that can be used for swimming. The catch? You have to be a resident to access it. It’s been privately owned by the Cameron Club since the 1930s, but the lucky residents who live within the neighborhood and around the lake can access its dock, small beach, waterslide and sand volleyball court. However, the general public is free to roam the adjacent Brady’s Pond Park. Nearby, just south of the pond, is Cameron Pond, also privately owned and subject to lake rights. For recreation, Old Town Playground is just south of the neighborhood, and waterfront greenspace—including an old fortress—can be found farther east at Fort Wadsworth Gateway National Recreation area. Grasmere is also less than one mile from South Beach, Staten Island’s most popular outdoor destination, where days are spent sunbathing or jogging along the boardwalk, and nights are spent enjoying free concerts and spectacular fireworks during the summer months.Italian-centric dining on Hylan Boulevard
Hylan Boulevard forms a crescent-shaped boundary along the southern and eastern borders of the Grasmere neighborhood, providing its residents with a variety of Italian-inspired bakeries, restaurants and markets. Nino’s Restaurant is a local date-night fixture, offering authentic homestyle dishes and an extensive wine selection. Over in Old Town, Café Luna serves up a more traditional Sicilian menu in a down-to-earth atmosphere, while Bocelli’s features seafood-forward Italian fare. Several international restaurants have recently opened, including Fuji Sushi and Pho Plus Vietnamese Noodle. “Royal Crown Bakery is always a favorite. It’s really in Old Town, but it has fantastic pastries. It’s a casual place, with indoor and outdoor seating. It’s been there a long time,” says Leaver. Met Food Grocery Store and C Town Supermarket highlight the shopping available in Grasmere, with several larger retailers located roughly five to 10 minutes outside the neighborhood by car.A diverse range of single-family homes with lakefront views
The prime location is one of the many reasons why home prices in Grasmere are nearly $200,000 more than the rest of the borough. The cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets are arranged to ensure that the sparse traffic moving through the quiet, one-way streets belongs to residents and their visitors. Homebuyers can choose from raised ranches near the lake, colonial Revivals, Tudor-style cottages, detached homes, Cape Cod-style single-family homes and many more. This diverse group of housing also includes custom builds, as well as some Mediterranean and Tuscan-style villas strategically dotted around both the lake and pond. Prices typically range between $760,000 and just under $1 million. “Houses are averaging in the low-$800s right now. Grasmere, for the north shore of Staten Island, will also fetch more than other surrounding areas like Concord or Old Town,” says Leaver. Prospective buyers can also find one-bedroom condos in brick-clad, mid-rise buildings for around $275,000 and up, as well as townhomes starting around $650,000. “There are two major condo developments: Hills at Grasmere and Stone Gate. They’re in very close proximity to the Verrazano Bridge without having to get involved with the Expressway,” she adds.Easy access to I-278 and ferry
The Staten Island Expressway (I-278) borders the northern side of the neighborhood, offering easy access to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Residents can also catch the Staten Island Railroad (SIR) at the Grasmere Station to nearby St. George to hop on the Staten Island ferry to Lower Manhattan. Several buses, including the S78 and S53 along Hylan Boulevard and Clove Road, offer more local transit.A-rated schools with progressive small learning programs for high schoolers
Serving Grasmere’s elementary students, P.S. 39 The Francis J. Murphy Jr. earns an A-minus rating from Niche, and the A-rated P.S. 48 William C. Wilcox serves as a combined elementary and middle school. Nearby, Curtis High School, a B-rated high school is housed in magnificent 120-year-old Gothic Revival towers, earning the building a designation as a New York City Landmark. More than its architecture, the school also employs a progressive system of Small Learning Communities, which allows students to choose an individualized learning plan based on their academic and professional interests.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Charles Farraj
Charles Farraj
Weichert Realtors 1st Premier
(646) 971-1880
24 Total Sales
1 in Grasmere
$330,000 Price
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Judith McKenna
Judith McKenna
RE/MAX Select Group
(848) 281-3315
153 Total Sales
1 in Grasmere
$795,000 Price
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Hui Yu
Hui Yu
RE/MAX Edge
(855) 967-5618
30 Total Sales
1 in Grasmere
$595,000 Price
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Fran Reali
Fran Reali
BH&G Real Estate Safari Realty
(347) 934-6719
96 Total Sales
1 in Grasmere
$1,290,000 Price
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Anthony Adipietro
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Anthony Adipietro
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Standard Real Estate
(888) 702-5876
59 Total Sales
1 in Grasmere
$460,000 Price
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Charles Olson
Charles Olson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Empire
(973) 755-3498
168 Total Sales
1 in Grasmere
$1,265,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Old Town Playground
- Basketball
- Pool
- Trails
Eibs Pond Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Arthur Von Briesen Park Dog Run
Arrochar Playground
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trails
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
26 min drive
Train
Old Town
Train
Grasmere
Bus
Hylan Bl & W Fingerboard Rd
Bus
Narrows Rd S & Fingerboard Rd
Bus
Steuben St & W Fingerboard R
Bus
Narrows Rd S & Hylan Bl
Bus
Hylan Bl & Allendale Rd
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Grasmere | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Grasmere Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grasmere, Staten Island sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Grasmere, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $800,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$824,999
Median Sale Price
$800,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,010,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$922,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$365,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$493
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
801
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,266
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,459
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,860
Median Age
46
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,824
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,401
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
45.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
55.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
75
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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