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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Nicole Beckley
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vincent O'Brien
Vincent O'Brien
Davis R Chant Real Estate Inc.
(914) 483-5649
35 Total Sales
1 in Westerleigh
$169,000 Price
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Jon Goldstein
Jon Goldstein
Responds QuicklyHometime Estates LLC
(866) 953-1441
98 Total Sales
3 in Westerleigh
$430K - $855K Price Range
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Kevin Pereyra
Kevin Pereyra
Ozana Realty Group
(929) 581-7282
47 Total Sales
1 in Westerleigh
$680,000 Price
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John DeStefano
John DeStefano
RE/MAX First Realty
(347) 281-7828
174 Total Sales
1 in Westerleigh
$550,000 Price
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John Sprague
John Sprague
RE/MAX Elite
(718) 751-0584
102 Total Sales
4 in Westerleigh
$565K - $885K Price Range
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Anthony Parascandolo
Anthony Parascandolo
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Elite
(347) 952-7649
56 Total Sales
3 in Westerleigh
$390K - $954K Price Range
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
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Are you familiar with the Westerleigh neighborhood? to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.Westerleigh Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westerleigh, Staten Island sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Westerleigh, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $715,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$748,000
Median Sale Price
$715,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$715,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$882,499
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$510,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
205
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$515
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
3,558
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,810
Below the national average
1,929
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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Sunday, Nov 212 - 2pm
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Sunday, Nov 21 - 3pm
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Sunday, Nov 212 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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®
83
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Brighton
A commuter suburb with bustling foot-traffic and single-family homes
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