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78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 Property Information

78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 78 Townsend Avenue
Neighborhood Clifton
Zip code 10304
Borough Staten island
Block & lot 02840-0050

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Purchase date 05/14/2026
Purchase price $650,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

Lot sq. ft. 1,521
Lot dimensions 13.83 ft x 110 ft
Property type One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sqft 1,200
Building dimensions 13.83 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Stucco
Basement type Full
Year built 2004
Frontage Townsend Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Vanderbilt Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 31
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.69 Miles
Closest fire station 0.40 Miles

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About 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304?

78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 was built in 2004 and has a total of 1,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $35,820, the tax amount paid for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 is $4,988.

When was 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 last sold and what was the last sale price?

78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304 was last sold in 05/14/2026 for $650,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Past Sales & Property History for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/14/2026 $650,000

Title Documents for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/29/2026 - R
05/14/2026 - D
Mortgage
(Fixed rate)
05/29/2026 - R
05/14/2026 - D
Deed
07/26/2017 - R
06/23/2017 - D
Deed
11/30/2011 - R
10/26/2011 - D
Mortgage
(Fixed rate)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $4,989
Tax assessor's market value: $597,000
Assessed value: $35,820

Assessment History for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 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 $526,000 $31,560 $19,639 19.843% $4,707 $3,897 +4.10%
2024/25 $549,000 $32,940 $18,638 20.085% $4,495 $3,743 +0.32%
2023/24 $576,000 $34,560 $18,578 20.085% $4,495 $3,731 -1.00%
2022/23 $502,000 $30,120 $18,558 20.309% $4,510 $3,769 +7.44%
2021/22 $452,000 $27,120 $17,572 19.963% $4,183 $3,508 +1.11%

Permits for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/19/2004 Alteration type 2
08/25/2004 New building
06/29/2004 New building
04/09/2004 Full demolition
04/09/2004 Full demolition
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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) 0.163
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 78 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 525 0.34
P.S. 78 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 525 0.34
St. Joseph Parochial School NR No Private K-8 0 0.37
P.S. 13 M L Lindenmeyer 7 No Public PK, K-5 766 0.51
P.S. 13 M L Lindenmeyer 7 No Public PK, K-5 766 0.51

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 49 Bertha A Dreyfus 4 Yes Public 6-8 501 0.39
St. Joseph Parochial School NR No Private K-8 0 0.37
EAGLE ACADEMY OF STATEN ISLAND 5 No Public 6-12 285 0.39
Eden II School for Autistic Children NR No Private 68 0.57
Immaculate Conception School NR No Private PK, K-8 216 0.58

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Curtis High School 3 Yes Public 9-12 2,153 1.81
EAGLE ACADEMY OF STATEN ISLAND 5 No Public 6-12 285 0.39
Eden II School for Autistic Children NR No Private 68 0.57
Concord High School 2 No Public 9-12 160 0.93
Notre Dame Academy High School NR No Private 9-12 438 0.98

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Neighbors for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island

Here are the neighbors for 78 Townsend Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
132 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,260 07/08/2004
60 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 2,108 12/28/2021 $650,000
108 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,907 02/01/2026
70 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 3,533 08/02/2024 $750,000
20 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,751 10/27/2009 $333,000
44 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 3,480
38 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,354 08/25/2004
84 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 3,350 03/21/2024 $980,000
136 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,336 09/21/2010 $350,000
64 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 2,004 01/25/2017 $435,000
54 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,963 12/27/2024 $475,000
22 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,751
124 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 2,292 09/03/2004
26 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 2,818
96 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 3,700 05/13/2024
114 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,523
279 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island 1,120 03/01/2022 $585,000
50 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 4,205 05/03/2012
120 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 3,336 05/24/2023 $810,000
128 Townsend Ave, Staten Island 1,680 09/13/2022 $1,073,000
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