Silver Lake Homes for Sale

Silver Lake in Staten Island is a neighborhood characterized by its peaceful streets and proximity to the expansive Silver Lake Park. The park, covering over 80 percent of the area, is a central recreational hub with nature trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, sports fields, a dog run, and an 18-hole golf course. Its historical significance and natural beauty, including the Audre Lorde Walk and a figure-eight reservoir, make it a year-round attraction. Housing in Silver Lake is diverse, featuring Victorian, Dutch colonial, and French Provincial-style homes, along with more modest raised ranches and semi-detached homes near Forest Avenue. The area is known for its limited housing stock and competitive market, with single-family homes ranging from $680,000 to $1.1 million and condos priced between $245,000 and $350,000. Forest Avenue, the neighborhood's northern boundary, is a lively commercial strip with shops, markets, and dining spots like The Kettle Black, Jody’s Club Forest, and Ho’Brah Restaurant. Residents can shop for groceries at Key Food along the avenue. Silver Lake is safer than the national average, appealing to families. Educational options include the highly rated P.S. 45 John Tyler elementary school, I.S. 61 William Morris Middle School, and Curtis High School, which offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Commuters benefit from Silver Lake's location, with the Staten Island Ferry a 12-minute bus ride away and I-278, leading to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, just 4 miles away. Nearby Clove Lakes Park also provides additional green space and recreational opportunities.