Oakwood

Homes in Oakwood

HISTORY

French merchants were the first recorded Europeans here in Oakwood, in 1675 Jacques Guyon received a grant of 200 acres of land from the local governor.  A year later a survey was noted to have a house on the land granted to Guyon. Years passed and his land formed into a neighborhood. Guyon Ave is a main Road which runs from Mill Road to Amboy Road in the town of Oakwood. The Oakwood Park Hotel once stood on the site where the Oakwood Shopping center now is on Clark Avenue and Amboy Road.  A small hub in Oakwood is known for having some of the most charming streets on Staten Island. Many of the streets to the right and left of Guyon Avenue between South Railroad Avenue and Hylan Blvd are simply beautiful. The surrounding aesthetic setting has distinctive well cared for homes with character, impeccable landscaping and mature trees.

HOUSES

The following property types of homes and styles of homes can be found in Oakwood Staten Island New York.  If you were  searching for a home for sale in Staten Island New York these are the types of homes you would find especially in Oakwood. One and Two Family Detached and semi attached and attached homes, Condos. Oakwood home styles are: Colonial, Hi Ranch, low Ranch, Raised Ranch, Broadside Ranch, Cape, Victorian, contemporary, multi-level, and townhouse, Garden and Tudor.

PARKS

Captain Roald Amundsen Plaza located at Amboy Road near Clark Ave and Ridel Street.  (Amundsen Circle 1890- Est.) Named after a Norwegian Explorer. The nearby Greenbelt woods located along Ridel Avenue has a 4/12 mile trail. Occasionally found there are concrete artifacts from homes that were once in the area when it was still very rural. Pieces of the great depression such as bricks, chimneys and foundations are known to have been seen there.

Clawson playground connected and adjacent to the PS 50 school yard on Adelaide Avenue. This neighborhood park has a baseball field, Basket Ball Courts and a small play unit for younger children located behind the school. Neighborhood residents enjoy the recreation facilities of this park, there is also a unique outdoor classroom at this location.

SCHOOLS

Private and Public schools are in Oakwood Staten Island 10306. Please check with the NYC Board of education. To find public schools in Oakwood  you can check here (NYC Board of Education)

Some private schools in the area are:

Monsignor Farrell High School: 2900 Amboy Road Staten Island NY 10306.

Saint Charles School: 200 Penn Avenue, Staten Island NY 10306.

Oakwood Heights Church Nursery School: 574 Falcon Ave 10306.

RESTAURANTS

Canlon’s Restaurant (Traditional American), La Fontana (Italian), Justino’s Pizzeria, Ambrosino’s (Italian)

STORES

Some stores and places for business are: Novell’s Pork Store and catering, Benjamin Moore Paints, Richmond Dry Cleaners, Angel Tips Nail Spa, Richmond Discount Liquors, Cards for Less, Staten Island Bank & Trust, The Guyon Market.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP

Oakwood Heights Community Church

Saint Charles Catholic Church

Grace Bible Church

POINTS OF INTEREST

The Oakwood Beach Water Pollution Control Plant at 751 Mill Rd Staten Island, NY 10306 receives all of Staten Island’s waste on a daily basis then transfers it to landfills out-of-state.

TRANSPORTATION

Oakwood Heights Train Station located at Guyon Avenue and Railroad Avenue.  Local buses S57, S76, S78, S79, S86. Express Buses X1/X4/X5/X7/X8.

NEIGHBORING TOWNS

New Dorp, Lighthouse Hill, Bay Terrace, Richmond Town.

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HOMES FOR SALE IN OAKWOOD AND NEW DORP HEIGHTS

23 matches found

$639,000
319 Chesterton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 1
Square Footage: 1152
Year Built: 1970
Area: Oakwood
Description: Pristine 1 Family Semi Detached in Oakwood Staten Island NY 10306. Home is ...
Listing Courtesy of Ben Bay Realty Company of Staten Island LLC
Last Updated: June - 08 - 2023
$559,900
311 Chesterton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1152
Year Built: 1970
Area: Oakwood
Description: Photos Coming soon. 3 bedroom 2 bath semi being offered for the first time ...
Listing Courtesy of JM Properties
Last Updated: June - 08 - 2023
$624,000
62 Pelican Circle, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2275
Year Built: 1997
Area: Oakwood
Description: Two family attached, garage, no basement, Studio rental, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 ba...
Listing Courtesy of DiTommaso Real Estate
Last Updated: June - 08 - 2023
$799,999
Front of house with porch on both sides of front door
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Open House (06/10/2023 - 2:30 pm)
Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1536
Year Built: 1950
Area: Oakwood
Description: Location! Location! Detached one family home on oversized lot with detached...
Listing Courtesy of Robert DeFalco Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: June - 07 - 2023
$1,188,188
386 Adelaide Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2600
Year Built: 2001
Area: Oakwood
Description: In mint move in condition, a well maintained Two Family home in the heart o...
Listing Courtesy of Neuhaus Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2023
$1,388,000
53 Coverly Street, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Open House (06/10/2023 - 1:00 pm)
Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms: 4
Square Footage: 4200
Year Built: 2000
Area: Oakwood - New Dorp Heights
Description: Magnificent center hall custom built colonial nestled in desirable New Dorp...
Listing Courtesy of Connie Profaci Realty
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2023
$699,000
153 Brook Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1600
Year Built: 1986
Area: Oakwood
Description: Beautifully maintained semi-detached house on a quiet dead-end street. Yar...
Listing Courtesy of Exit Realty Top Properties
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2023
$768,000
All brick ranch
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1040
Year Built: 1955
Area: Oakwood
Description: Welcome to this beautiful all-brick ranch situated in the desirable Oakwood...
Listing Courtesy of DiTommaso Real Estate
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2023
$637,800
66 Cranford Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 1400
Year Built: 1970
Area: Oakwood
Description: This unusual one of kind semi has been totally renovated. Extra irregular,...
Listing Courtesy of Twins Realty
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2023
$748,888
415 Flint Street, Staten Island, NY 10306
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Property Type: Residential
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms: 1
Square Footage: 970
Year Built: 1950
Area: Oakwood
Description: Introducing this lovely one family home that sits on a large buildable park...
Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Elite
Last Updated: June - 01 - 2023

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