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Westerleigh: an established, desirable neighborhood in Staten Island
Westerleigh is one of Staten Island’s most established residential neighborhoods, celebrated for its strong community spirit and dedication to preserving its historic character, which is evident in local architecture and landmarks. The name Westerleigh was adopted over a century ago to give the neighborhood a distinct identity, blending its North Shore location with the Old English word "leigh," meaning “meadow” or “woodland." With abundant greenery, artisan-style homes and a relaxed atmosphere, Westerleigh is a residential refuge that keeps its finger on the pulse of the city.
Front porches are prevalent in Westerleigh homes.
Castleton Corners is often referred to being located in the "North Shore" region.
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Leafy streetscapes and classic architecture define housing here
Westerleigh’s predominantly residential streets are lined with sidewalks, mature trees and distinctive homes with architectural appeal. Buyers can find everything from smaller Cape Cods and Craftsman-style bungalows to American Foursquares and contemporary builds. Townhouses and duplexes are also common. “Older colonial styles are quite prevalent in the heart of Westerleigh, and that lends itself to the personality of the area,” says Fran Reali, a licensed real estate agent in both New York and New Jersey and the broker/owner of Safari Realty. Homes mostly run between $450,000 and $950,000, with a few larger properties breaking the $1 million threshold.
Lots are characterized by well-maintained lawns with unique landscaping, and some properties have paved driveways or carports. “When you're buying either a single-family or a multifamily home, you're typically going to get a larger home on a larger piece of land, and that's a major draw for families,” says Joseph Rodriguez, a longtime resident of the borough and broker/owner of Truhomes Realty Group. “In Staten Island, a 6,000 square foot lot isn’t all that uncommon, but in Manhattan, those don’t even exist.”
Large shingles and brick townhouses with garages in Westerleigh.
The Westerleigh House is a famous colonial on Neil Dow Avenue from the 1920s
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Dining and retail flank Westerleigh on the boulevard and Forest Avenue
Victory Boulevard runs through the southern end of Westerleigh and is lined with various stores, dining options and businesses like florists and banks, according to Reali. Restaurants along the boulevard like Roberto’s Gourmet Kitchen and Café Juliet offer lunch and brunch options. At the heart of Westerleigh is Jimmy Max, an Italian neighborhood eatery that brings the community together with regular game nights, fundraising for local organizations and watch parties for sporting events.
At the northern edge of the neighborhood is a retail hub on Forest Avenue with Target, Stop & Shop and department stores in the Forest Avenue Shoppers Town mall. Dozens of chain and local restaurants also line the corridor.
Cafe Juliet is a busy café and restaurant in Westerleigh that serves breakfast and brunch.
Target is conveniently located on Forest Avenue at the northern end of Westerleigh.
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Community parks provide space for events, sports and leisure
Anchoring the community is Westerleigh Park, a 3-acre green space where neighbors gather for picnics, farmers’ markets, holidays and annual events like the Westerleigh Folk Festival. Hosted in the fall, the folk fest is free to the public and features live music, family activities and local vendors. Two blocks north of Westerleigh Park, Northerleigh Park has a baseball field complex used by local Little League and softball teams. Residents can find plenty of additional green spaces nearby. About a mile east of Westerleigh, Clove Lakes Park covers nearly 200 acres and features athletic fields, an outdoor skating rink, and a series of small lakes and ponds. Reali says that fishing is a popular pastime at the park, and kids and adults can join designated fishing clubs.
Westerleigh Park is a busy after-school crossing for kids and parents.
A school field trip goes mud fishing in Clove Lakes Park in Westerleigh.
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Local K-12 public schools receive high ratings
All of Staten Island is served by New York City Public Schools’ Geographic District No. 31. Students in K-12 who live here can attend schools like:
P.S. 30 The Westerleigh School, a top-rated elementary school with a pre-kindergarten program
I.S. 51 Edwin Markham Intermediate School, which has extracurriculars like robotics club and ARISTA Junior Honor Society
Port Richmond High School, home to specialty programs such as the Medical Technology Academy, Collegiate Academy Honors Program, and Institute of Business Technology, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship
IS 51 Edwin Markham serves middle school students and receives high ratings.
PRHS has approximately 100 full-time teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5.
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Walkability meets easy access to highways and public transit
Westerleigh is a pedestrian-friendly community, where locals frequently walk their dogs or take strolls along the neighborhood’s low-traffic streets and sidewalks shaded by trees. But for everyday commutes like running errands, most people prefer to drive. The Staten Island Expressway serves as Westerleigh’s southern boundary, offering an easy route to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and southern Brooklyn, about 8 miles away. Along the neighborhood’s western edge is Route 440, which connects to New Jersey. Public transit options include MTA buses, which people can take to the Staten Island Ferry and trips to other boroughs. “If you’re commuting to somewhere like Manhattan almost every day for work, you’re taking express buses,” Rodriguez says. The closest air travel hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, is only a 9-mile drive from Westerleigh.
Westerleigh is bound by the Staten Island Expressway to the south.
MTA buses stop in Westerleigh along routes like Watchogue Road and Victory Boulevard.
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Assault with Weapon
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Westerleigh Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westerleigh, Staten Island sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Westerleigh, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $700,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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