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Rich history and lower prices for single-family homes
Found on the northeast side of Staten Island along the Upper New York Bay, the neighborhood of Stapleton has a rich and storied past. The area’s fresh springs spawned a robust brewery industry in the 1850s. Rail and shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt grew up on a farm here in the early 1900s. Core members of the Wu-Tang Clan once lived in the area’s Stapleton Houses, the borough’s largest low-income housing complex. And like many neighborhoods in Staten Island, Stapleton was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Current-day Stapleton is a mix of small historic districts; an evolving food and drink scene and commercial corridor, and a sleek, amenity-rich rental development. It is also the focus of ambitious urban renewal efforts aimed at increasing the area’s economic opportunities, overall quality of life and climate resiliency. “It’s one of the remaining places on the North Shore that’s still somewhat affordable,” says Compass agent Joe Tirone.
Found on the northeast side of Staten Island the neighborhood of Stapleton has a rich past.
Current-day Stapleton is a mix of small historic districts with an evolving food and drink scene
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Historical houses of many styles, attached and semi-attached homes
Stapleton is a neighborhood of houses in a wide variety of architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Dutch Colonial, Second Empire and Colonial Revival. Many such homes can be found in one of the two small historic districts here: the St. Paul's Avenue-Stapleton Heights Historic District on the area’s western boundary and the Harrison Street Historic District. “Renovated homes in the historic districts sell very quickly, because anywhere else in the city they would be double the price,” says Tirone. Expect to pay anywhere from $800,000 to $1 million for these. Houses also include attached and semi-attached townhomes. More modest single-families list for about $499,000 to $650,000, with most containing at least three bedrooms. Multifamilies start at around $650,000 and prices can climb to about $1.2 million for buildings with four or more apartments. Condition varies, with some houses needing significant work and others freshly renovated. While buyers may occasionally find contemporary townhomes and new construction, they are much less common, although Tirone notes that the area will see an increase in new development in the coming years.
The Stapleton neighborhood in Staten Island has a wide variety of architectural styles.
More modest single-family homes list for about $499,000 to $650,000 in Stapleton.
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Rail and ferry to Manhattan and easy access to Brooklyn via the Verrazzano Bridge
Stapleton provides excellent connectivity to Manhattan and other boroughs. Residents headed to Wall Street or Midtown can take a five-minute ride on the Staten Island Railway, caught at the Stapleton stop, and jump on the ferry at St. George terminal. It’s a 25-minute ferry ride to lower Manhattan, and it doesn’t cost a cent, although there is a fare for the train. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is located just south of Stapleton and delivers commuters directly into southwest Brooklyn. Buses also operate between the ferry terminal and Stapleton.
Residents headed to Wall Street can take a five-minute ride on the Staten Island Ferry.
Stapleton is less than 15 minutes from the Verrazano Bridge and the I278.
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Smaller parks for play, a waterfront esplanade and hiking trails
Tappen Park is a small, shaded green space anchored by Edgewater Village Hall, a brick, Romanesque Revival-style structure that once served as the town’s meeting quarters. Reverend Dr. Maggie Howard Playground, named for an area activist, offers athletic courts, modern play equipment, a splash pad and a pool. The Stapleton Esplanade is a waterside park with grass, landscaped areas and benches that provides views of New York Bay, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. The esplanade is part of the larger, ongoing project The New Stapleton Waterfront, a $400 million effort to revitalize 20 acres with mixed-use buildings and open public space. On the neighborhood’s west side, the Serpentine Art & Nature Commons is an 11 ½-acre wooded nature preserve with hiking trails and a scenic overlook. The Lyons Pool Recreation Center in nearby Tompkinsville is home to an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Dr.Rev.Maggie Howard Playground is a busy after-school hub in Stapleton.
Stapleton's Waterfront Esplanade is a modern development with NYC harbor views and greenery.
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Local elementary options and a high school in nearby St. George
Elementary school P.S. 78 offers a pre-k program and receives a B-minus from Niche. Middle School Bertha A. Dreyfus gets the same grade. Located in nearby St. George, the B-rated Curtis high school offers a mix of academic and career coursework.
Elementary school P.S. 78 offers a pre-k program and receives a B-minus from Niche in Stapleton.
Curtis High School offers a mix of academic and career coursework in nearby St. George.
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Sri Lankan, Italian and an outlet mall
The Hop Shoppe gastropub offers flights of beer and a suite of vintage video games. Lakruwana serves celebrated Sri Lankan cuisine in an eclectic and culturally inspired setting and Vinum is known for exceptional Italian dishes. For grocery shopping, there is an Associated Supermarket in the neighborhood and a Western Beef Supermarket at the far north end. Empire Outlets in nearby St. George is a 350,000-square-foot retail complex with tenants including Nordstrom Rack and H & M. Staten Island’s grand St. George Theatre, restored to its initial glory, hosts concerts and events.
For grocery shopping, there is an Associated Supermarket in the neighborhood of Stapleton.
Empire Outlets in nearby St. George is a retail complex with tenants including Nordstrom Rack.
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Important to know
The CAP Index score for Stapleton is 6/10, higher than the national average of 4. Stapleton also has rates of violent crime that are significantly higher than the national average. Located in a flood zone, the area suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Efforts to increase the neighborhood’s climate resiliency are ongoing.
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Parks in this Area
Tappen Park
Picnic Area
Tompkinsville Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
28 min drive
Train
Stapleton
Bus
Bay St & Thompson St
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Tompkins Av & Hill St
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Vanderbilt Av & Hillside Av
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Bay St & Vanderbilt Av
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Bay St & Grant St
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Bay St & Prospect St
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Vanderbilt Av & Osgood Av
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.32 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
4/9/2019Niche Review
Stapleton is a close knitted community, while the nightlife may not be as peaceful as one would wish, it's not a problem that occurs every night. Loud nights usually only happen during festive days, such as Fourth of July, Christmas, and New Years.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Stapleton
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Stapleton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Stapleton, Staten Island sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Stapleton, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $462,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Classified as a one family detached property. Look for an upcoming auction event on Auction.com. . Please review auction site and the event agreement and auction terms and conditions. Cash Only! Sold as-is with occupants. Will not be delivered vacant at closing. No interior showings. Do not disturb occupants.
Drive-by Only - Cash Offers Only. Property is being sold as-is with the current occupant in place. This brick building includes a 3-bedroom apartment upstairs, a 2-bedroom apartment on the first floor, and a side entrance to a space formerly used as a doctor's office. Seller is offering half ownership interest in the property.
51 Gordon St - Prime Corner LotBuildable 25' x 100' vacant lot with dual street access from Gordon St and Gray St. Great potential for a two-family home consult with architect. Convenient location near local amenities.Bring your vision - won't last.
493 Van Duzer St, Apt 1, is a renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apt conveniently located on Van Duzer St in between Targee and Wright. You are in walking & driving distance to the Stapleton or Clifton Train Station which takes you to the Staten Island Ferry, Post Office on Tompkinsville Ave. You are also in close proximity to a number of restaurants as well as night life such as: The Hop Shoppe,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,808
Median Age
36
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,751
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,411
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
55.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
69/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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