First open house on Sunday 12/7.Welcome to 159 Seneca Ave — a beautifully maintained detached single-family home in one of Staten Island’s most desirable and peaceful neighborhoods! This move-in-ready gem offers three levels of comfortable living space.The first floor features a bright and spacious living room, a formal dining area, a modern kitchen, and a full bathroom. The second floor offers three generous bedrooms and another full bath. The full basement includes a built-in garage, boiler room, and plenty of storage space — perfect for extra use or recreation.Enjoy a quiet and friendly community with tree-lined streets, great schools, and easy access to shopping, parks, and restaurants. Convenient transportation options nearby, including local buses to the Staten Island Ferry and Brooklyn, making commuting simple and stress-free.This is the perfect home for families looking for comfort, convenience, and value — just bring your luggage and move right in!
For sale
Price cut: $50K (3/20)
$699,999
159 Seneca Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
3beds
1,392sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
4,000 Square Feet Lot
$697,300 Zestimate®
$503/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three generous bedroomsFull basementBuilt-in garageFormal dining areaPlenty of storage spaceModern kitchenTree-lined streets
- 137 days |
- 5,299 |
- 254 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 21, 2026 at 07:34am
Listing by:
RE/MAX Edge 718-612-3088,
Ming Mei (Maymay) Weng 347-822-8112,
Renzhang Danny Dong 929-291-9897,
RE/MAX Edge
Source: BNYMLS,MLS#: 497336
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Ductless/Split
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Area
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,392 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Private Drive, Built-In Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40x100
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Foundation area: 696
- Parcel number: 006600042
- Zoning: R3X
- Special conditions: Arm's Length
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched,Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 V
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Staten Island
Location
- Region: Staten Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $503/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $627,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,045
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 138 days
Estimated market value
$697,300
$662,000 - $732,000
$3,765/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $699,999-6.7%$503/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $749,999-3.7%$539/sqft |
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| 2/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/2/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900-1.7%$2/sqft |
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| 1/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/13/2023 | Price change | $2,950-7.8%$2/sqft |
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| 1/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/21/2021 | Price change | $779,000-1.3%$560/sqft |
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| 6/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $789,000+66.1%$567/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/29/2016 | Sold | $475,000-4%$341/sqft |
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| 10/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $495,000$356/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,045 | $37,620 -7.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $40,500 +11.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $36,420 +14.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $31,920 -7.2% |
| 2020 | $4,392 +0.9% | $34,380 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $4,352 | $33,120 +40% |
| 2018 | -- | $23,662 +6% |
| 2017 | $4,551 +8.1% | $22,323 +6% |
| 2016 | $4,210 | $21,060 -11.6% |
| 2015 | $4,210 +6% | $23,820 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $3,973 | $23,085 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $22,740 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $21,453 |
| 2011 | -- | $21,453 +5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,391 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,238 +1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,950 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $17,878 |
| 2006 | -- | $17,878 +5.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $16,993 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $16,032 +1.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,792 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,899 |
| 2001 | -- | $14,899 +5.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $14,161 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 35 The Clove Valley SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Is 27 Anning S PrallGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Curtis High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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