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5-bedroom house for sale in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill

261 Elm St, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Staten Island, New York, NY, 10310

$649,999
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Size
1,843 ft² (171 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

House for sale in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Staten Island: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,843 ft². Asking price $649,999. Built in 1910.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

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.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 163 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 23% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Price history

High $649,999Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$649,999
Oct 19, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$649,999

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $649,999, 23% below the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill.

Median here
$849,000
22 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$778,000–$979,999
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$352.69 vs $449.50
This home vs the median, 22% lower

Priced below most similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • TompkinsvilleSIR3.2 km
  • StapletonSIR3.3 km
  • St GeorgeSIR3.5 km

Nearby public schools · District 31

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

2 units · 3 floors · built 1910

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

261 Elm Street · BBL 5-00160-0066 · built 1910 · 2 units

Roofy building score 4/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
8 (A 0 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.