PendingNorth Shore, Staten Island
$985,000
280 Lafayette Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
5 beds 2 baths 3,030 sq ft
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1 / 561 / 5646 days on market · Listed May 6, 2026
Step back in time with this charming historic 1870's Second Empire Victorian, perfectly positioned on a large 100' x 175' park-like corner lot. Just minutes from express bus stops and ferries to Manhattan and Brooklyn, this home's captivating architectural details include a distinctive slate Mansard roof, a large elegant bracket porch, and a charming side bay projection. Inside, the first floor boasts 10-foot ceilings, original plaster cornice moldings, and original oversized arched windows that flood the home with natural light. The eat-in kitchen is accented with a working fireplace, a central island, and a dining area with windows overlooking expansive grounds. The three-story circular staircase leads to five well-appointed bedrooms and two full baths, one featuring the original oak-trimmed clawfoot tub. Five fully restored wood-burning fireplaces add warmth and unmatched elegance. Being offered for the first time in 46 years, this unique home was built by H. Tracy Arnold, an early developer and represents an important part of Staten Island's architectural history. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history!
280 Lafayette Avenue is a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home for sale in New Brighton, on Staten Island's North Shore. It offers approximately 3,030 square feet of living space and was built in 1872. It is offered at $985,000, MLS# 2602515.
Inside, 280 Lafayette Avenue features a two layout, a none basement, a fireplace, natural Gas and Steam heat and units cooling. The kitchen includes dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator and Washer. Other interior highlights include walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace and Wet Bar. For parking, the property offers no Garage and Off Street. It sits on a lot of roughly 17,500 square feet (about 0.4 acres).
Set in New Brighton, 280 Lafayette Avenue enjoys all the character of Staten Island's North Shore — historic waterfront neighborhoods, the free Staten Island Ferry to Lower Manhattan, parks, and a lively, walkable feel. Annual property taxes are approximately $8,349. To tour 280 Lafayette Avenue in New Brighton, contact Neuhaus Realty — Staten Island's #1 real estate agency since 1969 — to schedule a private showing.
MLS# 2602515. Listing courtesy of Tom Crimmins Realty, Ltd.. Listing information is provided by the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.. Listing data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8,349 | $71,700+21.7% |
| 2026 | — | $58,920+10.0% |
| 2025 | — | $53,580-3.9% |
| 2024 | — | $55,740+8.1% |
Assessment history from the NYC Department of Finance. Property tax figure from the listing; amounts may vary with exemptions and abatements.
