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A small, patriotic community on Staten Island
Travis-Chelsea, simply called Travis by locals, is an old-school neighborhood on Staten Island’s marshy West Shore. Three of its borders are natural areas: the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge to the east, Freshkills Park to the south and the Meredith Woods and Arthur Kill strait to the west. Bloomfield and Bulls Head neighborhoods sit just north. Travis embodies the quintessential American tale: named in honor of a 17th-century colonel, its rural farmland made way for industrialization, only to heed the effects of urbanization later on. The Americana quality throughout Travis is pervasive: American flags are a common sight, adorning single-family homes and wooden street lights, and the annual Fourth of July parade, the oldest consecutive affair in the country, draws a big crowd. The small stretch of Victoria Boulevard used for the parade has been formally named Independence Way. Oceanic Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, one of the nation’s oldest volunteer fire departments and one of the last in the city, still serves the neighborhood. “People are very involved and it’s a tight-knit neighborhood, which you don’t see very often anymore,” says Kevin Bryant, Staten Island native and licensed real estate agent with Compass. “Travis is one of the last original Staten Island strongholds.”
The Patriotic Street Coner in Travis-Chelsea.
Embrace the beauty of nature at the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge.
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Varied housing but limited availability
Travis’s long history is evident in its home stock, which consists of an eclectic mix of single-family homes and a small number of townhouses. The architectural makeup is vast, including split-level- and hi-ranches, colonial-style residences with vinyl siding, Craftsman cottages and mixed-material houses with stone and stucco facades. Despite the breadth of style, inventory is extremely limited in this neighborhood, where 78 percent of residents are homeowners. “There’s not much turnover here. Usually, when people move in, they are there forever,” Bryant says. Single-family homes start around $480,000 and climb to $1.1 million for spacious new constructions. The median price for a single-family home is just over $570,000, but small townhouses can sell for as low as $365,000.
Ranch Houses on Cannon ave in Travis-Chelsea.
Beautiful narrow homes.
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The annual Independence Day celebration is a source of local pride
The Travis Fourth of July Parade has been a hallmark of the community since 1911. Every year, a fleet of decked-out floats, marching bands, police officers, military veterans, schools and community groups join the procession while thousands of patriots cheer from the side. The day before the parade, residents participate in the annual Fourth of July House Decorating Contest, decorating their homes in festive banners and colors.
Expansive green spaces border the neighborhood
Travis residents benefit from an abundance of nature. Freshkills Park, a former landfill until its 2001 closing, is currently being developed into an amenity-rich park, a sustainably-driven transformation that will debut in phases through 2036. The final park will scale 2,200 acres—triple the size of Central Park. As of October 2023, residents can enjoy Freshkills North Park, which includes cycling and walking paths and two birdwatching towers overlooking Main Creek, plus the athletic fields and playground at Schmul Park. For an even more immersive experience, locals head to the Meredith Woods nature preserve or the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge, which features open lawns, walking trails and The United for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, which cares for injured animals.
Freshkills Birdwatching Tower is a post that people visit in Travis-Chelsea visit.
The Freshkills Park North Mound, located in Travis-Chelsea, has an expansive green space.
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Service-oriented shops and established restaurants throughout
Most commerce is found in strip centers or single-family-homes-turned-businesses located along Victoria Boulevard, one of Staten Island’s main thoroughfares. Most shops cover basic needs, from auto-shops and pet groomers to doctors offices and gyms. The 13-acre Greenbelt Native Plant Center has been a staple in the community since 1911, while Beezy Beez is a small business selling honey-based products. A handful of eateries are located in Travis proper, including West Shore Inn Steakhouse, a surf-and-turf restaurant with warm, moody interiors, and Verde’s Pizza and Pasta House, a neighborhood favorite with a long menu. The West Shore Plaza has a Burlington Coat Factory and Dollar Tree, but there are plenty of big-box retailers and grocers located just east in the New Springville neighborhood.
The West Shore Inn is a classic steakhouse since 1964 in Travis-Chelsea.
Burlington in Westshore Plaza is a significant store in Travis-Chelsea.
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A handful of nearby public schools for students
The A-rated P.S. 26 The Carteret School serves elementary-age children, while the A-minus-rated I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie serves middle school students in New Springville, offering both honors classes and free after-school tutoring. Also, in New Springville, the College of Staten Island (CSI) High School for International Studies earns an A-minus and acts as a feeder school for its namesake college.
PS 26 The Carteret School provided supportive environment where the students feel welcomed.
IS Rocco Laurie
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Connectivity by car or bus
Drivers can access New Jersey via the West Shore Expressway or Brooklyn via the Staten Island Expressway, also called the I-278. One local bus line serves the area and runs along Victoria Boulevard to the Staten Island Ferry in St. George. Express buses whisk residents to downtown Manhattan and Midtown Manhattan during rush hours.
Travis-Chelsea counts with the S62 and SIM32 express buses.
Located on Staten Island’s West Shore, Travis-Chelsea emblemizes a long, rich history.
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Parks in this Area
Owl Hollow
Soccer
Freshkills Park North Mound
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Fishing
Schmul Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Willowbrook Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Camping
Freshkills Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
21 min drive
Bus
Victory Bl & Travis Av
Bus
Victory Bl & Glen St
Bus
Victory Bl & Feldmeyers Ln
Bus
Glen St & Victory Bl
Bus
West Shore Exp & Victory Bl
Bus
Victory Bl & Leroy St
Bus
Victory Bl & Baron Bl
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Travis-Chelsea
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Travis-Chelsea, Staten Island sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Travis-Chelsea, Staten Island over the last 12 months is $677,867, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Situated on a spacious 75 x 100 lot in a quiet neighborhood, this charming home features 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a huge full basement—perfect for additional living space or storage. Conveniently located near parks, public transportation, and just minutes from the expressway to Brooklyn and Manhattan. Whether you're looking for a great starter home or the perfect lot to build your dream home,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,446
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,802
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,810
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.2%
College Graduates
28.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
% Population in Labor Force
77.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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