Welcome to this solid, fully detached 2-family residence located in the West Brighton neighborhood of Staten Island. Offering excellent potential as a private family home or income-producing investment property, this home sits on a generous lot and features a separate garage plus a large yard—ideal for outdoor living, gardening, or additional parking. The property boasts approximately 1,843 sq ft of living space with a total of 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The home is in good overall condition for a buyer ready to add their personal touch through some thoughtful renovations and modern updates or to restore and customize it to maximize its investment value. Currently tenant-occupied on the first floor Building dimensions: approximately 27 ft wide x 25 ft deep. Lot size: approximately 77 ft wide x 96 ft deep (7,392 sq ft). Est. Annual Taxes: $3,817. Schedule your private showing today! Please be advised, photos may have been digitally enhanced or virtually staged.
For sale
Price cut: $60K (10/19)
$649,999
261 Elm St, Staten Island, NY 10310
5beds
1,843sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$648,000 Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate garageGenerous lot
- 27 days
- 1,285
- 99
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MadisonEstates Sothebys Realty 718-232-1004,
Gregory Scott 917-520-0141
Source: BNYMLS,MLS#: 504885
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam/Radiator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Separate Entrance
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,843
- Total interior livable area: 1,843 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Private Drive, Detached Garage, Parking Area
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77x96
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Irregular Lot
Details
- Foundation area: 675
- Parcel number: 001600066
- Zoning: R3A
- Special conditions: Arm's Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Other
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Staten Island
Location
- Region: Staten Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $717,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,817
- Date on market: 9/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
Estimated market value
$648,000
$616,000 - $680,000
$3,034/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Price change | $649,999-8.5%$353/sqft |
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| 9/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $710,000$385/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,893 +0.8% | $43,020 +22.4% |
| 2024 | $5,848 | $35,160 -2% |
| 2023 | -- | $35,880 +23% |
| 2022 | -- | $29,160 +5.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $27,660 -9.6% |
| 2020 | $4,517 +0.9% | $30,600 +13.6% |
| 2019 | $4,477 | $26,940 +17.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $22,892 +6% |
| 2017 | $4,403 +211% | $21,597 +6% |
| 2016 | $1,416 | $20,376 |
| 2015 | $1,416 +6.3% | $20,376 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,332 | $20,221 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $19,077 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,998 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $16,980 -9.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $18,728 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $17,668 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,669 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $15,747 |
| 2006 | -- | $15,747 +0.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $15,607 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,724 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $13,891 +5.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,123 |
| 2001 | -- | $13,123 +0.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $13,006 |
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