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Dongan Hills

An established, convenient pocket of the East Shore in ZIP 10305 - its own train stop, the shopping along Hylan Boulevard, the beach and the Verrazzano close by, and a mix of single and two family homes. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Dongan Hills, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
Dongan HillsStreet-level look
10305
ZIP code
Mid-Island
Part of the island
$600K - $900K
Typical home range
SIR + Verrazzano
How people commute
Living here

Convenient, established, and close to everything.

Dongan Hills is a practical, well connected East Shore neighborhood that has held its appeal for decades. It has its own Staten Island Railway station for the ferry, it sits right on Hylan Boulevard for everyday shopping, and the beach and the Verrazzano are both a short drive away. If you want to be close to everything without a big price jump, this is a smart place to look.

The housing here mixes single family and two family homes, which is a real draw. The two family stock means you will find both families and investors in the market, and it gives buyers the option of rental income to help carry the mortgage. It is the kind of established, flexible neighborhood that stays in steady demand.

Why people love Dongan Hills

  • Its own Dongan Hills Staten Island Railway station
  • Shopping and restaurants along Hylan Boulevard
  • The beach and the East Shore waterfront nearby
  • Minutes from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
  • A mix of single family and two family homes
  • Two family stock for income and flexibility
What is around you

The Dongan Hills highlights

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Dongan Hills SIR Station

Your own stop on the Staten Island Railway, running north to the St. George Ferry Terminal and the boat to Manhattan.

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Hylan Boulevard

The island's main retail corridor runs right through, with groceries, shops, and restaurants for the everyday.

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Near the Beach

The East Shore waterfront and boardwalk are a short drive away, good for walks and time by the water.

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Verrazzano Access

The bridge to Brooklyn is minutes away, making Dongan Hills one of the more convenient East Shore neighborhoods.

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Single + Two family

A mix of single family and two family homes gives buyers flexibility, including the option of rental income.

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Expressway Access

Quick on ramps to the Staten Island Expressway make getting across the island and off it simple.

Market snapshot

What Dongan Hills homes are doing

Dongan Hills is a steady market with real range, thanks to its mix of single and two family homes. Homes generally trade between about $600,000 and $900,000, with legal two family properties and larger detached homes selling above that. Condition, lot, size, and how close you are to the train and Hylan set the number. Because the neighborhood draws both families and investors, well presented homes here move at a healthy pace.

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

Good to know

Dongan Hills questions people ask

What is Dongan Hills known for?

Dongan Hills is an established East Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10305, known for its own Dongan Hills Staten Island Railway station, Hylan Boulevard shopping, its closeness to the beach and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and a mix of single family and two family homes.

How much do homes cost in Dongan Hills?

Homes generally trade in a broad range from about $600,000 to $900,000 depending on size, lot, and condition, with legal two family homes and larger detached homes selling for more. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is Dongan Hills a good place to live?

It is a convenient, established neighborhood popular with families and investors alike. Residents value the direct Staten Island Railway ride to the ferry, the shopping along Hylan Boulevard, and how close it is to the beach and the Verrazzano.

How is the commute from Dongan Hills?

Dongan Hills has its own Staten Island Railway station running north to the St. George Ferry Terminal. Drivers reach the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn and the Staten Island Expressway within minutes.

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Your Dongan Hills move

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