$850,244Average Value$458Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A tree-lined, residential suburb with stately homes in Staten Island
Nearly all of the homes in Silver Lake lie within the small cluster of quiet streets along the western edge of Silver Lake Park, a streetscape unlike any other Staten Island neighborhood. Many of the broad streets are split down the middle by tree-lined medians, where some of the borough’s oldest trees cast long shadows across single-family homes, manicured lawns and well-appointed garden beds. Anchoring the neighborhood’s center, Silver Lake Park has had many iterations over the last 200 years, including as a site for a 19th-century casino, saloon and Staten Island’s first icehouse, as well as a sprawling forest preserve and reservoir for drinking water. Today, the park remains vital to locals as a popular green space for recreation and relaxation from the city hustle. “It’s a beautiful area,” says Qais Shawabkeh, a real estate broker at Intella Properties. “Many of the people trying to buy homes in Silver Lake are from Brooklyn,” says Shawabkeh. “They can afford to buy a home in Silver Lake instead of renting in Brooklyn, and parts of Silver Lake have a similar vibe.”
In Silver Lake many of the broad streets are split down the middle by tree-lined medians.
Silver Lake Park remains vital to locals as a popular green space for recreation and relaxation.
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A competitive market with limited available housing stock
In the spring, the native fruit trees bloom with purple and pink flowers, complimenting the colorful elegance of Silver Lake’s Victorian, Dutch colonial and French Provincial-style homes. Housing stock is very limited and competition is steep, as residents are slow to leave the neighborhood. When a single-family property does become available, prices typically range between $680,000 and $1.1 million, which is slightly higher than the average in Staten Island as a whole. The more modest raised ranches, colonials and semi-detached homes near Forest Avenue range from $550,000 to $700,000. Snug one-bedroom condos in brick-clad high-rise buildings generally go for between $245,000 and $350,000.
Housing stock is very limited and competition is steep in Silver Lake.
A single-family property in Silver Lake typically range between $680,000 and 1.1 million.
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Amenity-rich park with Staten Island’s largest body of freshwater
Silver Lake Park is undoubtedly the nucleus of the Silver Lake neighborhood, a 209-acre recreational oasis and Staten Island’s equivalent to Manhattan’s Central Park. The park occupies over 80 percent of the neighborhood’s total area, and for the lucky few who call Silver Lake home, the park serves as an extension of their large backyards. Complete with rugged nature trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, sports fields, dog run areas and an 18-hole golf course, it’s a popular, year-round destination for residents. Walking trails surround the entirety of Silver Lake—a reservoir that was originally a spring-fed body of water that dates back to the Ice Age—including the promenade known as the Audre Lorde Walk, named after the great Black American poet laureate and activist who lived nearby. The lake forms a large figure-eight at the center of the park, divided in half by a turn-of-the-century stone dam footbridge. Families can access both the Silver Lake Playground on the western side of the lake or the Silver Lake Park Tot Lot on the eastern side. Southwest of the neighborhood, Clove Lakes Park is also a serene attraction for locals.
Silver Lake Park is the nucleus of the Silver Lake neighborhood, a recreational oasis.
Silver Lake Park is divided in half by a turn-of-the-century stone dam footbridge.
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Shopping and dining primarily found on Forest Avenue
The neighborhood is bordered to the north by Forest Avenue, a bustling stretch of shops, markets and pedestrian traffic that comes alive each weekend, bringing an element of excitement to an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood. On game day, locals gather at The Kettle Black, an elevated pub-grub sports bar known for its stellar wings; its Brooklyn location was named as one of the top five wing joints in America by Food & Wine Magazine. Nearby, Jody’s Club Forest is a Silver Lake institution, a time-tested steak and seafood restaurant where locals have been booking the banquet room to celebrate birthdays, baptisms and bat mitzvahs since 1976. And while Ho’Brah Restaurant has two locations on Staten Island, the margaritas, aloha bowls and Mexican fusion fare hit differently at the laid-back Forest Avenue spot. Locals can pick-up groceries at Key Food, also along the avenue.
Silver Lake locals gather at The Kettle Black, an elevated pub-grub sports bar on Forest Ave.
Silver Lake locals can pick-up fresh produce and groceries at Key Food.
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Innovative high school with diverse student programming, including arts and media
Students at Silver Lake can attend P.S. 45 John Tyler, ranked as an A-minus elementary school by Niche, before moving on to I.S. 61 William Morris Middle School, a B-rated middle school. Nearby, Curtis High School receives a B rating from Niche and is one of over 2,0000 international schools that offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Students at Silver Lake can attend P.S. 45 John Tyler, ranked as an A-minus elementary school.
Curtis High School receives a B rating from Niche for juniors and seniors.
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Easy commute to Brooklyn and Manhattan from I-278 and ferry
Silver Lake’s enviable location on the northeast corner of Staten Island makes it an ideal spot from which commuters can reach New York City’s busier boroughs via to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the Staten Island Ferry. The ferry, which leaves from nearby St. George, is roughly a 12-minute bus ride north and I-278, which connects to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, is roughly 4 miles away.
Commuters can reach New York City’s busier boroughs via to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
The ferry is roughly a 12-minute bus ride for Silver Lake residents commuting convenience.
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Parks in this Area
Silver Lake Park Dog Run
Clove Lakes Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Silver Lake Park
Golf
Picnic Area
Tennis
Goodhue Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
24 min drive
Bus
Victory Bl & Eddy St
Bus
Victory Bl & Silver Lake Apartments
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Victory Bl & Silver Lake Golf Course
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Victory Bl & Highland Av
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Forest Av & Silver Lake Pk
Bus
Forest Av & Sharon Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Silver Lake
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Silver Lake, Staten Island sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Silver Lake, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $680,300, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This unique single-family High Ranch is ready for its next owner! With a thoughtfully designed layout and an abundance of space, this home offers living arrangements to suit your needs.The main level (Level 2) boasts a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a wall oven, a separate cooktop, granite countertops, and Cherrywood cabinets that extend into the
Located in the heart of New Brighton, this unique 7,500 square foot parcel offers an exceptional opportunity for builders and investors. This combined lot (157 Corson St at 50' x 100' and 161 Corson St at 25' x 100') is nestled on a charming residential block and zoned R3A, providing ample possibilities for residential development. Enjoy the convenience of being a few blocks from the Staten
Silver Lake Apartments is just the place you’re looking for if you’re in need of a new luxurious home. Our apartments range from studios all the way to three bedrooms and each one is complimented with beautiful hardwood floors, as well as carefully laid tile in all kitchens and bathrooms. Our building also gives you the option to have a terrace attached to your apartment, but only if you’re in a
The advertised rate of $4,960/month is the lowest available price, based on a 6 month(s) and 4 day(s) stay with a move-in date of August 11, 2025. If you’re looking for a 1-year stay, the rate is $5,050/month.Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates.Additional
The advertised rate of $7,360/month is the lowest available price, based on a 12 month(s) and 0 day(s) stay with a move-in date of July 11, 2025. Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates.Additional pricing info: (1) price quoted is for rent only, (2) this rate
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,181
Median Age
43
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,091
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,683
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
55.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
56.2%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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