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55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 Property Information

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This building has 1 residential units and 0 commercial spaces.

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Primary address	55 Townsend Avenue
Neighborhood	Clifton

Zip code	10304
Borough	Staten island
Block & lot	02839-0137

Sales & Tax Overview for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Purchase date	02/26/2016
Purchase price	$405,000

Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$6,568

Lot & Building Information for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

Lot sq. ft.	5,600
Lot dimensions	50 ft x 112 ft
Property type	One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)
Building sqft	1,040
Building dimensions	28 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot	1
Stories	1
Structure type	Ranch
Building material	Frame

Exterior wall	Wood
Basement type	Full
Garage type	Attached garage
Year built	1955
Frontage(s)	Townsend Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street	Vanderbilt Avenue
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	1

Residential sqft	Register

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School district	31
Community district	1

Closest police station	1.65 Miles
Closest fire station	0.36 Miles

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About 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304?

55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,040 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $40,380, the tax amount paid for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 is $6,196. For the next year, the tax amount for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 is estimated at $6,568.

When was 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 last sold and what was the last sale price?

55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 was last sold in 02/26/2016 for $405,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Building contacts for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304

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Representatives (from permits):	Register
Tenants:	Register

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Past Sales & Property History for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Title Documents for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
02/01/2025 - D 03/12/2025 - R	Mortgage (Home equity line (heloc))
02/26/2016 - D 03/24/2016 - R	Deed (Bargain and sale deed)
02/23/2013 - D 04/05/2013 - R	Mortgage (Fixed rate)
06/23/2010 - D 07/21/2010 - R	Deed
09/23/2009 - D 11/04/2009 - R	Deed

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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$6,197
Estimated property tax:	$6,568

Tax assessor's market value:	$673,000
Assessed value:	$40,380

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Assessment History for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable	Tax rate %	Base tax	Property tax	Year over year change
2025/26	$673,000	$40,380	$31,229	19.843%	$6,197	$6,197	+4.72%
2024/25	$554,000	$33,240	$29,462	20.085%	$5,917	$5,917	+0.89%
2023/24	$602,000	$36,120	$29,203	20.085%	$5,865	$5,865	-1.10%
2022/23	$490,000	$29,400	$29,203	20.309%	$5,931	$5,931	+7.70%
2021/22	$470,000	$28,200	$27,585	19.963%	$5,507	$5,507	+0.55%

Permits for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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No recorded permits for this property.

Clifton Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$660,000

51% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$362

5.4% YoY

Staten Island Median Sale Price

$725,000

3.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s):	X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone:	2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway

Closest station

Bay St & Townsend Av at NE Corner

Station lines

SIR

Distance (miles)

0.118

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Bus Routes
Name	Vanderbilt Av/Errington Pl
Line	S76
Distance (miles)	0.083

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 78	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	525	0.32
P.S. 78	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	525	0.32
St. Joseph Parochial School	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.42
Eden II School for Autistic Children	NR	No	Private		68	0.52
Immaculate Conception School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	216	0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Is 49 Bertha A Dreyfus	4	Yes	Public	6-8	501	0.39
EAGLE ACADEMY OF STATEN ISLAND	5	No	Public	6-12	285	0.39
St. Joseph Parochial School	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.42
Eden II School for Autistic Children	NR	No	Private		68	0.52
Immaculate Conception School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	216	0.55

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Curtis High School	3	Yes	Public	9-12	2,153	1.76
EAGLE ACADEMY OF STATEN ISLAND	5	No	Public	6-12	285	0.39
Eden II School for Autistic Children	NR	No	Private		68	0.52
Notre Dame Academy High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	438	0.96
Concord High School	2	No	Public	9-12	160	0.97

Neighbors for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

Here are the neighbors for 55 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
69 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,116	06/22/2021
81 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,232
91 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,232
19 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,008
85 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,232	05/28/2021
87 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,232
49 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,820	11/30/2016	$550,000
61 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,400
41 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,608
23 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,564
15 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,208	03/20/2013
11 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,215	03/26/2020
858 Bay St, Staten Island	2,520	04/11/2019
73 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,076
83 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,232	03/31/2021
31 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,399	11/24/2020	$894,020
77 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	2,076	04/08/2024
89 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,232	08/09/2021	$519,000
45 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	960
27 Townsend Ave, Staten Island	1,830	05/06/2021	$570,000