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Charleston

A newer, growing corner of the South Shore in ZIP 10309 - townhouses and modern single family homes, the Bricktown retail area with Boscov's right there, and the Outerbridge Crossing minutes away. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Charleston, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
CharlestonStreet-level look
10309
ZIP code
South Shore
Part of the island
$550K - $850K
Typical home range
Outerbridge + SIR
How people commute
Living here

The newest side of the South Shore.

Charleston is where a lot of Staten Island's newer construction has gone up, so the housing here feels different from the older neighborhoods to the east. You will find modern townhouses and newer single family homes, cleaner streets, and floor plans built for how people live now. It is a favorite with buyers who want something turnkey without leaving the island.

Convenience is the other draw. The Bricktown retail area - anchored by Boscov's and a run of big box stores, restaurants, and everyday shopping - is right here, so you are never far from what you need. And with the Outerbridge Crossing and the West Shore Expressway minutes away, Charleston is one of the easiest neighborhoods to get off the island fast. The area is still growing, which keeps demand steady.

Why people love Charleston

  • Newer townhouses and single family homes
  • The Bricktown retail area with Boscov's right there
  • Big box shopping and restaurants close by
  • Quick access to the Outerbridge Crossing
  • Fast on ramps to the West Shore Expressway
  • A growing, turnkey side of the South Shore
What is around you

The Charleston highlights

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Bricktown / Boscov's

The neighborhood's retail hub - a run of big box stores, restaurants, and everyday shopping anchored by Boscov's, all a short drive away.

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Outerbridge Crossing

The bridge to New Jersey is right here, making Charleston one of the fastest neighborhoods for anyone commuting off the island.

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Newer Construction

Modern townhouses and single family homes with contemporary layouts - the turnkey option a lot of island buyers are after.

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West Shore Expressway

Fast on ramps put the whole island and the crossings within easy reach, cutting real time off the daily drive.

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Nearby SIR Stations

The Richmond Valley and Tottenville Staten Island Railway stops connect north to the St. George Ferry Terminal and the boat to Manhattan.

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A Growing Area

Charleston keeps drawing new development and new residents, which helps hold steady demand for homes here.

Market snapshot

What Charleston homes are doing

Charleston is a demand steady market with a mix of newer product. Homes generally trade between about $550,000 and $850,000, with townhouses toward the lower end and newer detached single family homes toward the top. Condition, size, and how new the build is do most of the work in setting a price. Because so much here is turnkey, well presented homes move at a healthy pace.

Those are ranges, not your number. The only way to know what a specific Charleston home is worth today is a real read on the exact house and the most recent sales nearby.

Good to know

Charleston questions people ask

What is Charleston known for?

Charleston is a newer, growing South Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10309, known for townhouses and newer single family homes, the Bricktown retail area anchored by Boscov's, and its location right by the Outerbridge Crossing to New Jersey.

How much do homes cost in Charleston?

Homes generally trade in a broad range from about $550,000 to $850,000, with townhouses toward the lower end and newer detached single family homes toward the top. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is Charleston a good place to live?

It is a popular choice for buyers who want newer construction and everyday convenience. Residents value the modern townhouses and single family homes, the Bricktown shopping right there, and quick access over the Outerbridge Crossing.

How is the commute from Charleston?

Charleston sits right by the Outerbridge Crossing and the West Shore Expressway, making it one of the fastest neighborhoods for drivers heading off the island. The nearby Tottenville and Richmond Valley Staten Island Railway stations connect north to the St. George Ferry Terminal.

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