Community guide · Staten Island

Chelsea

A small, tucked-away West Shore pocket in ZIP 10314 on the Arthur Kill - quiet single-family streets near Travis and the expressway. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Chelsea, Staten Island
ChelseaStreet-level look
10314
ZIP code
Mid-Island
Part of the island
$450K - $750K
Typical home price range
West Shore Expwy
How people commute
Living here

A quiet West Shore pocket on the water.

Chelsea is one of Staten Island's smaller, lesser-known neighborhoods, a quiet residential pocket on the West Shore along the Arthur Kill, near Travis and Bloomfield. It is made up of single-family homes on tucked-away streets with a real out-of-the-way feel.

The trade-off is seclusion and value in exchange for being off the beaten path, with the West Shore Expressway close for getting around. For buyers who want a quiet, affordable corner near the water and the highway, Chelsea is a hidden option.

Why people love Chelsea

  • A quiet, tucked-away West Shore setting
  • Waterfront edge on the Arthur Kill
  • Single-family homes with value
  • Close to the West Shore Expressway
  • Near Travis and Bloomfield
What is around you

The Chelsea highlights

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Arthur Kill Waterfront

A quiet water's-edge setting on the West Shore.

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Single-Family Homes

Detached houses on tucked-away, out-of-the-way streets.

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Expressway Access

The West Shore Expressway is close for getting around.

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Near Freshkills

Bordering the transforming Freshkills Park landscape.

Market snapshot

What Chelsea homes are doing

Chelsea is a small, quiet West Shore market. Most homes typically trade around $450,000 to $750,000 depending on size, condition, and lot, with single-family houses making up the stock. Its out-of-the-way character keeps it affordable and low-key.

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

Good to know

Chelsea questions people ask

What is Chelsea known for?

Chelsea is a small, quiet West Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10314 on the Arthur Kill near Travis, known for tucked-away single-family homes and a secluded, out-of-the-way feel.

How much do homes cost in Chelsea?

Most homes in Chelsea typically trade around $450K - $750K depending on size, lot, condition, and block, with single-family homes in the mix. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation from Joseph Ranola.

Is Chelsea a good place to live?

Chelsea is a quiet, secluded, affordable West Shore neighborhood. Residents value the tucked-away setting, the waterfront edge, and the value on single-family homes.

How is the commute from Chelsea?

Chelsea sits near the West Shore Expressway for getting up and down the island and toward the bridges, with bus service on the main roads.

Or ask me anything else.

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Your Chelsea move

Thinking about buying or selling in Chelsea?

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