$749,000
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,304 Sq Ft
43 Morris St, Staten Island, NY 10309
Sergey Kapchits Coldwell Banker Reliable R E
$749,000
43 Morris St, Staten Island, NY 10309
Sergey Kapchits Coldwell Banker Reliable R E
Staten Island combines suburban tranquility with easy access to Manhattan via the free Staten Island Ferry, which provides stunning views of the Statue of Liberty during its 25-minute journey. The borough features extensive green spaces like the Staten Island Greenbelt's hiking trails and Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden's 83 acres of gardens and museums. Food lovers gravitate to distinctive restaurants such as Enoteca Maria, where international grandmothers prepare traditional dishes, and Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern's renowned thin-crust pizzas.
The housing market includes diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. Single-family homes in Todt Hill command a median price of $2,299,000, while similar properties in Saint George have a median price of $539,500. Great Kills and New Dorp present mid-range options with median single-family home prices of $705,000 and $760,000 respectively. Condominiums provide more affordable entry points, with median prices of $299,900 for one-bedroom units and $429,000 for two-bedroom units.
Property taxes in Staten Island remain competitive at 0.92%, lower than nearby Newark at 2.02% and Jersey City at 1.85%. The borough's educational landscape includes Staten Island Technical High School, rated A+ by Niche, and private institutions like Staten Island Academy serving multiple neighborhoods. Transportation options include the Staten Island Railway running from St. George to Tottenville, local bus routes, and express buses to Manhattan. The Empire Outlets near the ferry terminal and Staten Island Mall provide extensive shopping opportunities, while outdoor spaces like Fresh Kills Park, soon to be New York City's largest park, and the FDR Boardwalk and Beach add recreational value to residential life.
On average, homes in Staten Island, NY sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Staten Island, NY over the last 12 months is $700,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.