Mariners Cove Opportunity - Spacious Two-Family Colonial with Endless Potential! Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this stately gray two-family Colonial accented by striking blue trim in Staten Island's desirable Mariners Cove neighborhood. Set on a level, fully cleared lot designed for easy maintenance, the property features attractive rock gardens, concrete patios, and walkways that create welcoming outdoor spaces with minimal upkeep. The first-floor residence offers a classic six-room layout featuring a bright living room, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, three comfortable bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The upper unit provides a similarly functional floor plan with a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath, making it an excellent opportunity for Buyers of all types. A detached one-car garage provides valuable off-street parking and additional storage. While the home boasts generous room sizes and an outstanding layout, it presents the perfect canvas for buyers ready to add their own style, updates, and personal touches to truly make it shine and maximize its value. Ideally situated near Forest Avenue's shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, and everyday conveniences, Mariners Cove also offers convenient access to local and express bus service, major roadways including the Staten Island Expressway and Goethals Bridge, parks, schools, and the Staten Island waterfront. Its location makes commuting throughout Staten Island, Manhattan, and New Jersey both practical and convenient.
Pending
$505,000
97 Mersereau Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303
5beds
1,718sqft
Duplex
Built in 1899
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three comfortable bedroomsAttractive rock gardensOutstanding layoutFormal dining roomClassic six-room layoutSpacious kitchenGenerous room sizes
- 34 days
- 353
- 9
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
VYLLA Home 718-689-3585,
Michael Morris 914-223-7617
Source: SIBOR,MLS#: 2604427
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,718
- Total interior livable area: 1,718 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,820 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 105
- Features: Front Yard, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 012390016
- Zoning: R3X
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Fair
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Staten Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $642,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,279
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,531/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Pending sale | $505,000$294/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $505,000-16.4%$294/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $603,751+0.8%$351/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,000$349/sqft |
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| 4/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: StreetEasy Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Price change | $599,000+20%$349/sqft |
Source: RJM Realty Empire Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $499,000+1650.9%$290/sqft |
Source: Local MLS #1132963 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/1995 | Sold | $28,500$17/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,331 +4.4% | $38,520 +22.3% |
| 2024 | $4,150 | $31,500 -6.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $33,720 +15.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $29,280 +14.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $25,560 -7.2% |
| 2020 | $2,193 +5.7% | $27,540 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $2,075 | $29,880 +83.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $16,246 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,125 +336% | $15,328 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $717 | $14,973 |
| 2015 | $717 +14.7% | $14,973 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $625 | $14,350 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $13,539 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,774 +2.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $12,478 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,478 +4.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $11,959 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $11,283 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $10,645 +2.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,399 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,399 +4.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $9,967 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,403 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,871 +2.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,666 |
| 2000 | -- | $8,666 |
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