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Silver Lake is a peaceful, parkside neighborhood
If you're searching for a quiet, picturesque corner of Staten Island that still offers easy access to city life, Silver Lake may be exactly what you’re looking for. Tucked along the western edge of Silver Lake Park, this neighborhood blends tree-lined streets, historic homes and a close-knit community feel that’s hard to find anywhere else in New York City. Broad avenues with grassy medians, century-old trees and lovingly maintained gardens set the tone here. And at the heart of it all is Silver Lake Park: an expansive green space that’s been everything from a 19th-century casino and icehouse to a woodland preserve and water reservoir. Today, it's the neighborhood’s outdoor living room.
In Silver Lake many of the broad streets are split down the middle by tree-lined medians.
Silver Lake Park remains vital to locals as a popular green space for recreation and relaxation.
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A competitive market with limited available housing stock
Housing inventory is famously tight in Silver Lake. Many residents stay for decades, which keeps demand high. “It’s a beautiful area,” says Qais Shawabkeh, a real estate broker at Intella Properties. “Many of the people trying to buy homes in Silver Lake are from Brooklyn. They can afford to buy a home in Silver Lake instead of renting in Brooklyn, and parts of Silver Lake have a similar vibe.” Here’s what you can expect in terms of prices:
Detached single-family homes range from $680,000 to $1.1 million with a median of $788,000, slightly above the Staten Island median.
Homes near Forest Avenue include raised ranches, colonial-styles and semis, with prices usually falling between $550,000 and $700,000.
Condo options start at one-bedroom units in nearby brick towers that list for $245,000 to $350,000.
Housing stock is very limited and competition is steep in Silver Lake.
A single-family property in Silver Lake typically range between $680,000 and 1.1 million.
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Amenity-rich park with Staten Island’s largest body of freshwater
Silver Lake Park is the centerpiece of the neighborhood and covers 209 acres, making it Staten Island’s own version of Central Park. In fact, the park occupies more than 80 percent of the neighborhood’s land area, so for many residents, it feels like an extension of their backyard. Its rugged trails are perfect for hiking, while the tennis courts, playgrounds, athletic fields, dog runs and 18-hole Silver Lake Golf Course allow for year-round activity. The Silver Lake reservoir, once a spring-fed lake dating to the Ice Age, forms a scenic figure-eight shape that’s divided by a charming stone footbridge built at the turn of the 20th century. Walking paths surrounding the lake include the Audre Lorde Walk, named in honor of the celebrated poet and activist who lived nearby. Families enjoy two playgrounds, one on each side of the lake, and many locals also spend time in Clove Lakes Park, located just southwest of the neighborhood.
Silver Lake Park is the nucleus of the Silver Lake neighborhood, a recreational oasis.
Silver Lake Park is divided in half by a turn-of-the-century stone dam footbridge.
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Shopping and dining primarily found on Forest Avenue
Silver Lake feels quiet and residential, but along its northern border, Forest Avenue brings plenty of local flavor. On weekends, crowds stroll between cafés, grocery stores and restaurants. A few community favorites include:
The Kettle Black: A go-to sports bar famous for its wings
Jody’s Club Forest: A beloved neighborhood institution serving steaks and seafood since 1976, known for hosting family celebrations
Ho’Brah: A laid-back Mexican-fusion spot where margaritas and aloha bowls keep customers coming back
For everyday needs, Key Food supermarket on Forest Avenue makes grocery shopping convenient.
Silver Lake locals gather at The Kettle Black, an elevated pub-grub sports bar on Forest Ave.
Silver Lake locals can pick-up fresh produce and groceries at Key Food.
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Innovative high school with diverse student programming, including arts and media
Families in Silver Lake benefit from access to several well-regarded public schools. Children typically begin their education at P.S. 45 John Tyler, a long-established neighborhood elementary school. They then continue to I.S. 61 William Morris Middle School, which serves students from across the area. Many older students attend Curtis High School, one of the city’s historic public high schools known for offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Students at Silver Lake can attend P.S. 45 John Tyler, ranked as an A-minus elementary school.
Curtis High School receives a B rating from Niche for juniors and seniors.
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Easy commute to Brooklyn and Manhattan from I-278 and ferry
Silver Lake’s location on the borough's northeast edge makes commuting surprisingly easy. The Staten Island Ferry terminal in Saint George is only about a 12-minute bus ride away, offering direct access to Lower Manhattan without the stress of traffic. Drivers can reach the Verrazano Narrows Bridge via Interstate I 278 in roughly 4 miles, making Brooklyn commutes equally straightforward. "On Staten Island itself, the furthest thing away is only 20 minutes," says Joseph Rodriguez, a longtime borough resident and broker/owner of Truhomes Realty Group. "The Staten Island Expressway goes tip-to-tip on the island."
Commuters can reach New York City’s busier boroughs via to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
The ferry is roughly a 12-minute bus ride for Silver Lake residents commuting convenience.
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Silver Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Silver Lake, Staten Island sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Lake, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $855,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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