Eltingville

HISTORY

Eltingville is on the South Shore of Staten Island. Previous names were South Side and Seaside. The name is derived from the Eltings, a prominent Dutch family who settled in this area during the 19th century. The French Huguenots and the Dutch and were the first settlers in Eltingville. In the early 20th century, Norwegians immigrated to this area of Staten Island. Surnames, such as Hansen, Johnson, Erickson, Swanson, Nygren, Ronning, and Bundesen were common in Eltingville.

HOUSES

Eltingville homes were once built by Swedish immigrants. Today, there is a commercial area where a prominent Italian-American population resides. The property types on homes in Eltingville are one and two family free-standing detached homes as well as one and two family semi attached style homes. Attached homes and condos can also be found in Eltingville. The styles would be Hi Ranch, Low Ranch, Raised Ranch, Broadside Ranch, Colonial, Cape and Townhouses. Tudor & Victorian style homes can also found in Eltingville, but are not very common. Eltingville’s most famous resident is action movie star, Steven Seagal.

PARKS

Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground: Preston Ave Between Kotch Blvd and Osborne Ave (adjacent to PS 55)

Laredo Avenue Parcel:  Annadale Rd. between  Laredo Ave. and Lamoka Ave., Memphis Ave.

SCHOOLS

Public schools can be found in Eltingville Staten Island NY. Check with the Dept. of Education: For more information about public schools, you can find it here (NYC Board of Education)

Eltingville Lutheran (Private School) 300 Genesee Ave Staten Island NY 10312.

RESTAURANTS

Notable restaurants in Eltingville include Golden Dove Diner, Giovanni’s Trattoria, Joyce’s Tavern, and Desert Rose Cafe a Mediterranean Restaurant, Chicken Holiday American Chicken Restaurant, Sal and Lloyd’s Pizza, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Empire Szechuan, Valduccis Pizza, Campania Coal Fired Pizza, There is a wide variety of cuisine, including Italian, Japanese, Chinese, etc.

STORES & BUSINESSES

Stop & Shop, Country Doughnuts, Duane Reade Pharmacy, Eltingville Florist, Kim’s Eltingville Liquor Store, Bagel Depot, Amboy Liquors, John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals Inc., Eltingville Cards Inc. Alfonzo’s Bakery Subway Sandwiches, Carvel Ice Cream, these stores have a dominant presence in Eltingville.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church is a landmark church. It was built in 1865 and deemed a historic place in 1982. Other houses of worship in Eltingville include Holy Child Catholic Church, Eltingville Lutheran Church, Calvary Assembly of God, Bethel Evangelical Church, Young Israel of Eltingville, and Full Grace Staten Island Assembly of God (Korean)

TRANSPORTATION

Eltingville’s train station is on Richmond Avenue & Eltingville Boulevard. Buses which run through Eltingville include the S59, S78, S79, S89, and Select Bus Service. The Eltingville Transit Center is where many express buses begin and end their routes.

NEIGHBORING TOWNS

Towns which neighbor Eltingville include Great Kills, Annadale and Arden Heights.

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Homes For Sale in Eltingville

24 matches found

$729,999
9 Russell Street, Staten Island, NY 10308
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Open House (07/26/2025 - 12:00 pm)
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1099
Year Built: 1910
Area: Eltingville
Description: Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family h...
Listing Courtesy of Momentum Real Estate LLC
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2025
$1,529,000
249 Ridgecrest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
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Open House (07/27/2025 - 1:00 pm)
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 3174
Year Built: 1965
Area: Eltingville
Description: Step into this updated 3,175 sq. ft. gorgeous home nestled in the heart of ...
Listing Courtesy of Richard J. Freeo Realty Inc.
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2025
$619,000
731 Barlow Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
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Open House (07/26/2025 - 1:30 pm)
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1364
Year Built: 1992
Area: Eltingville
Description: Welcome to this cozy and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom attached h...
Listing Courtesy of Ashford Homes LLC
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2025
$848,000
4325 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10312
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Open House (07/27/2025 - 1:30 pm)
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1461
Year Built: 1960
Area: Eltingville
Description: Discover this large, fully detached single-family home in a peaceful Staten...
Listing Courtesy of Momentum Real Estate LLC
Last Updated: July - 24 - 2025
$1,299,000
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2480
Year Built: 1955
Area: Eltingville
Description: Welcome to 239 Sycamore Street in Eltingville. Completely modernized in 200...
Listing Courtesy of DiTommaso Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 23 - 2025
$479,000
4199 Amboy Road, 7, Staten Island, NY 10308
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Open House (07/27/2025 - 12:00 pm)
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 816
Year Built: 1984
Area: Eltingville
Description: Welcome to 4199 Amboy Road #7, a beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1,5 bath ...
Listing Courtesy of City House Realty Inc.
Last Updated: July - 23 - 2025
$1,095,000
97 Kinghorn Street, Staten Island, NY 10312
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# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2064
Year Built: 1975
Area: Eltingville
Description: Professional pics coming soon , Your Dream Home Awaits in Eltingville! Dis...
Listing Courtesy of Robert DeFalco Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 21 - 2025
$729,999
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1250
Year Built: 1987
Area: Eltingville
Description: In the heart of Great Kills, this is A ONE OF A kind property located direc...
Listing Courtesy of Robert DeFalco Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 21 - 2025
$779,000
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1400
Year Built: 1998
Area: Eltingville
Description: Welcome to this beautiful well maintained one family semi on a most desirab...
Listing Courtesy of DiTommaso Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 21 - 2025
$679,000
422 Preston Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
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# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1152
Year Built: 1960
Area: Eltingville
Description: BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED SEMI LOCATED ON TREE-LINED STREET IN ELTINGVILLE (NO...
Listing Courtesy of Barracca Joanne
Last Updated: July - 20 - 2025

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