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A small, patriotic community on Staten Island
Travis-Chelsea, simply called Travis by locals, is an old-school neighborhood on Staten Island’s marshy West Shore. Three of its borders are natural areas: the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge to the east, Freshkills Park to the south and the Meredith Woods and Arthur Kill strait to the west. Bloomfield and Bulls Head neighborhoods sit just north. Travis embodies the quintessential American tale: named in honor of a 17th-century colonel, its rural farmland made way for industrialization, only to heed the effects of urbanization later on. The Americana quality throughout Travis is pervasive: American flags are a common sight, adorning single-family homes and wooden street lights, and the annual Fourth of July parade, the oldest consecutive affair in the country, draws a big crowd. The small stretch of Victoria Boulevard used for the parade has been formally named Independence Way. Oceanic Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, one of the nation’s oldest volunteer fire departments and one of the last in the city, still serves the neighborhood. “People are very involved and it’s a tight-knit neighborhood, which you don’t see very often anymore,” says Kevin Bryant, Staten Island native and licensed real estate agent with Compass. “Travis is one of the last original Staten Island strongholds.”
The Patriotic Street Coner in Travis-Chelsea.
Embrace the beauty of nature at the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge.
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Varied housing but limited availability
Travis’s long history is evident in its home stock, which consists of an eclectic mix of single-family homes and a small number of townhouses. The architectural makeup is vast, including split-level- and hi-ranches, colonial-style residences with vinyl siding, Craftsman cottages and mixed-material houses with stone and stucco facades. Despite the breadth of style, inventory is extremely limited in this neighborhood, where 78 percent of residents are homeowners. “There’s not much turnover here. Usually, when people move in, they are there forever,” Bryant says. Single-family homes start around $480,000 and climb to $1.1 million for spacious new constructions. The median price for a single-family home is just over $570,000, but small townhouses can sell for as low as $365,000.
Ranch Houses on Cannon ave in Travis-Chelsea.
Beautiful narrow homes.
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The annual Independence Day celebration is a source of local pride
The Travis Fourth of July Parade has been a hallmark of the community since 1911. Every year, a fleet of decked-out floats, marching bands, police officers, military veterans, schools and community groups join the procession while thousands of patriots cheer from the side. The day before the parade, residents participate in the annual Fourth of July House Decorating Contest, decorating their homes in festive banners and colors.
Expansive green spaces border the neighborhood
Travis residents benefit from an abundance of nature. Freshkills Park, a former landfill until its 2001 closing, is currently being developed into an amenity-rich park, a sustainably-driven transformation that will debut in phases through 2036. The final park will scale 2,200 acres—triple the size of Central Park. As of October 2023, residents can enjoy Freshkills North Park, which includes cycling and walking paths and two birdwatching towers overlooking Main Creek, plus the athletic fields and playground at Schmul Park. For an even more immersive experience, locals head to the Meredith Woods nature preserve or the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge, which features open lawns, walking trails and The United for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, which cares for injured animals.
Freshkills Birdwatching Tower is a post that people visit in Travis-Chelsea visit.
The Freshkills Park North Mound, located in Travis-Chelsea, has an expansive green space.
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Service-oriented shops and established restaurants throughout
Most commerce is found in strip centers or single-family-homes-turned-businesses located along Victoria Boulevard, one of Staten Island’s main thoroughfares. Most shops cover basic needs, from auto-shops and pet groomers to doctors offices and gyms. The 13-acre Greenbelt Native Plant Center has been a staple in the community since 1911, while Beezy Beez is a small business selling honey-based products. A handful of eateries are located in Travis proper, including West Shore Inn Steakhouse, a surf-and-turf restaurant with warm, moody interiors, and Verde’s Pizza and Pasta House, a neighborhood favorite with a long menu. The West Shore Plaza has a Burlington Coat Factory and Dollar Tree, but there are plenty of big-box retailers and grocers located just east in the New Springville neighborhood.
The West Shore Inn is a classic steakhouse since 1964 in Travis-Chelsea.
Burlington in Westshore Plaza is a significant store in Travis-Chelsea.
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A handful of nearby public schools for students
The A-rated P.S. 26 The Carteret School serves elementary-age children, while the A-minus-rated I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie serves middle school students in New Springville, offering both honors classes and free after-school tutoring. Also, in New Springville, the College of Staten Island (CSI) High School for International Studies earns an A-minus and acts as a feeder school for its namesake college.
PS 26 The Carteret School provided supportive environment where the students feel welcomed.
IS Rocco Laurie
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Connectivity by car or bus
Drivers can access New Jersey via the West Shore Expressway or Brooklyn via the Staten Island Expressway, also called the I-278. One local bus line serves the area and runs along Victoria Boulevard to the Staten Island Ferry in St. George. Express buses whisk residents to downtown Manhattan and Midtown Manhattan during rush hours.
Travis-Chelsea counts with the S62 and SIM32 express buses.
Located on Staten Island’s West Shore, Travis-Chelsea emblemizes a long, rich history.
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On average, homes in Travis-Chelsea, Staten Island sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Travis-Chelsea, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $720,888, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Semi-detached single family in Travis/ Chelsea area, spacious 3-bedroom duplex with a private driveway. Well-maintained, move in ready, central heating and cooling, new roof, finished basement. Sun filled living room and dining room, and eat-in kitchen that led to a giant wooden deck in the backyard, 3 bedrooms with plenty of closets and oversized windows all around. House size is 16x41, lot size
Introducing a desirable Travis neighborhood. This brand-new 2025 construction is a fully detached 2-family home with parking.Unit 1: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full finished basement with an additional 3/4 bath.Unit 2: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus 2 additional rooms in the attic leading to a spacious deck.Features include central air and heat, a full finished basement, and
Beautiful extra wide 1 family semi in Travis... 3 Bed 2-1/2 bath... Full finished basement with possible 4th bedroom and bathroom... Maintenance free backyard with above ground pool and storage shed... House has solar panels. Close to transportation, schools and shopping... Hurry won't last!!
Welcome to this spacious and beautifully maintained three-story single-family home,Presenting this excellent move in condition Single Family Townhouse, 3 Levels W/Built in Garage. Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Travis-Chelsea, close to S. I. Mall, restaurants, local shops, schools and public transportation (S62, S92 and X11 Express Bus to Manhattan). The first floor features a large
Welcome to this beautifully maintained single-family home located in the quiet and residential Travis neighborhood of Staten Island. Built in 2004, this home offers a modern layout with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, perfect for families seeking comfort and convenience.Step into a bright and inviting living space featuring hardwood flooring, an open-concept living/dining area, and
Travis area, 2 bedroom House-1 Full bath for rent street and backyard. Living/Dining Room combo. Granite counter tops in Kitchen, stainless steel appliances. Close to the expressway, express buses transportation, shopping, dining, and SI mall. 1 months security, credit check and background screening w/income verification. Email to schedule showing. Rent includes water and hot water. Tenants pay
Detached 1 family colonial, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, large eat in kitchen, dining rm, bath has separate shower and soaking tub, large living room. Washer and dryer, hot water heat, Pergo floors. Tenant pays all their own utilities plus water front yard use only.
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