In the northern section of Staten Island, the Westerleigh neighborhood is notable for its tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes and suburban feel, stemming from the area’s early roots as a summer community for members of the National Prohibition Campground Party and followers of the prohibition movement. As those early summer visitors turned into year-round residents, sidewalks and streets were paved while preserving the small-town charm, which continues today. Now residents appreciate Westerleigh’s close-knit community and commutable proximity to Lower Manhattan. “It’s close to the Verrazzano Bridge, which makes it very desirable for people who are commuting,” says Linda Leon, a licensed agent with the Corcoran Group. “It’s a little bit of the suburbs, but not so far that it feels like you have to travel to get into the city.”
Westerleigh
Housing variety, including townhouses and colonial-style homes
Westerleigh is marked by quaint streets with wide sidewalks, and many homes reflect the neighborhood’s historic character. A variety of housing types, including townhouses and multi-family homes, populate the area, as well as single-family colonial-style homes. “The older colonials are quite prevalent in the heart of Westerleigh. And that lends itself to the personality of the area,” says Fran Reali, a licensed New York and New Jersey real estate broker with Better Homes and Gardens Safari Realty, who’s been working on Staten Island for over four decades. Townhouses can cost between $430,000 and $545,000. Single-family homes can run the gamut from small one-story shingle-sided houses for $600,000 to brick ranch or Cape Cod-style homes running $965,000. A few large newer homes in the neighborhood top $1.5 million.
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Restaurant options on Victory Boulevard, plus Target
“Along the Victory Boulevard corridor, we have diners, florists, banks,” Reali says. Restaurants like Roberto’s Gourmet Kitchen and Café Juliet offer lunch and brunch options, and bagel shops and pizza parlors are within easy reach. Locals frequent Island Coffee Shop, on Manor Road, for breakfast and celebrate events or enjoy the bar and Northern Italian cuisine at Osteria Santina on Jewett Avenue. Newer spots like Angel’s Tavern are popular for a mix of Italian and Mediterranean fare. The shopping area around Forest Avenue includes a Target and CVS and groceries can be found at the Stop & Shop.
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Westerleigh Park and Clove Lakes Park nearby
Parks populate much of Staten Island, offering plenty of green spaces and outdoor activities for residents. “We are known for our parks and our lakes, and the ability to fish in Clove Lakes Park. There are fishing clubs for kids and adults, and there’s just so much going on in the area,” Reali says. To the east of the neighborhood, Clove Lakes Park expands over 193 acres with baseball diamonds, athletic fields, an outdoor skating rink and fishing ponds. Off Springfield Avenue, Westerleigh Park serves as the community gathering spot with nearly three acres offering paved paths and spruce trees overhead. To blocks directly north of Westerleigh Park, Northerleigh Park features a prominent baseball field, frequented by little league players and softball teams.
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Music events in Westerleigh Park
On Sundays in June Westerleigh Park hosts a brass band playing patriotic music, and in the fall the park provides a stage for the Westerligh Folk Festival, featuring live music and family activities. These regular events keep the community’s close-knit atmosphere and encourage participation.
Highly-rated area schools
Pre-K through fifth-grade students can attend Westerleigh, which receives an A rating from Niche. IS 51 Edwin Markham serves middle school students and is also A rated. Port Richmond High School has a B rating from Niche and offers programming like the Gateway Scholars Program, for students planning to focus on medicine and health-related studies in college, and the Academy of Television, Visual & Performing Arts for students interested in arts and media.
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Expressway access and buses
The Staten Island Expressway provides the neighborhood’s southern boundary, providing an easy route to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and southern Brooklyn. The 440 is within reach to the west, connecting to New Jersey. Buses travel to Manhattan, or can be used to reach the St. George Ferry Terminal to take the Staten Island Ferry.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Frances LaPera
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Frances LaPera
Jason Mitchell Real Estate New Jersey
(844) 370-3382
21 Total Sales
1 in Westerleigh
$675,000 Price
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Fran Reali
Fran Reali
BH&G Real Estate Safari Realty
(347) 934-6719
95 Total Sales
9 in Westerleigh
$558K - $1M Price Range
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Philip DeCarlo
Philip DeCarlo
Compass Florida LLC
(551) 205-5824
53 Total Sales
1 in Westerleigh
$450,000 Price
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Christopher Long
Christopher Long
Gateway Arms Realty Corp.
(877) 842-7198
99 Total Sales
17 in Westerleigh
$550K - $910K Price Range
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Charles Farraj
Charles Farraj
Responds QuicklyWeichert Realtors 1st Premier
(646) 971-1880
24 Total Sales
2 in Westerleigh
$999,000 Price Range
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Michael Dacunto
Michael Dacunto
Ozana Realty Group
(848) 281-3285
11 Total Sales
1 in Westerleigh
$345,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Northerleigh Park
Levy Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Clove Lakes Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Westerleigh Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Freshkills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Graniteville Quarry Park
- Trails
Transit
Westerleigh Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westerleigh, Staten Island sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Westerleigh, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,000
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,255
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$300,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
120
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,548
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,867
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,512
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,194
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22,884
Median Age
43
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,048
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,322
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
37%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
61
/ 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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