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Oakwood

A quiet, residential pocket on the East and Mid Island side in ZIP 10306 - single family homes on calm streets, Oakwood Beach nearby, and the wooded Greenbelt a short drive away. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Oakwood, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
OakwoodStreet-level look
10306
ZIP code
Mid-Island
Part of the island
$550K - $850K
Typical single family range
SIR + Hylan
How people commute
Living here

Quiet streets between the beach and the woods.

Oakwood sits in that comfortable middle ground on the island's east side - close to the water, close to the woods, and quiet enough to feel settled. The housing stock leans single family and detached, on calm residential streets that draw families looking for a steady, unhurried place to live. It is one of those neighborhoods people move to and do not leave.

What makes Oakwood work is how much is within reach. Oakwood Beach and the shoreline are just to the south, the wooded Greenbelt is a short drive inland, and the shopping along Hylan Boulevard covers the everyday. Add the Staten Island Railway running to the ferry and quick expressway access, and you get a practical, well located neighborhood.

Why people love Oakwood

  • Quiet, single family residential streets
  • Oakwood Beach and the shoreline nearby
  • The wooded Greenbelt a short drive away
  • Everyday shopping along Hylan Boulevard
  • The Oakwood Heights Staten Island Railway station
  • Easy expressway access toward the Verrazzano
What is around you

The Oakwood highlights

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Oakwood Beach

A quiet stretch of East Shore waterfront just to the south, good for walks and time by the water away from the crowds.

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The Greenbelt

The island's largest protected woodland, with miles of trails, sits a short drive inland from the neighborhood.

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Oakwood Heights SIR

The nearby Staten Island Railway stop runs north to the St. George Ferry Terminal and the boat to Manhattan.

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Quiet Family Streets

Calm, single family blocks where families settle in for the long haul - the kind of steady quiet buyers look for.

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Hylan Boulevard

The island's main retail corridor is close by, covering groceries, shops, and restaurants for the everyday.

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Expressway Access

Quick connections to the Staten Island Expressway put the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the rest of the island within reach.

Market snapshot

What Oakwood homes are doing

Oakwood is a steady, family driven market. Most single family homes trade between about $550,000 and $850,000, with the number set by lot size, square footage, condition, and how close you are to the beach and the train. Larger detached homes sell above that. Because the neighborhood is quiet and well located, well presented homes here find buyers at a healthy pace.

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

Good to know

Oakwood questions people ask

What is Oakwood known for?

Oakwood is a quiet residential neighborhood in ZIP 10306 on the East and Mid Island side of Staten Island, known for single family homes, its proximity to Oakwood Beach, and easy access to the wooded Greenbelt.

How much do homes cost in Oakwood?

Homes generally trade in a broad range from about $550,000 to $850,000 depending on size, lot, and condition, with larger detached homes selling for more. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is Oakwood a good place to live?

It is a quiet, family friendly neighborhood valued for its calm residential streets. Residents like being close to Oakwood Beach and the Greenbelt while still having easy access to shopping and the Staten Island Railway.

How is the commute from Oakwood?

Oakwood is served by the Oakwood Heights Staten Island Railway station, which runs north to the St. George Ferry Terminal. Drivers reach Hylan Boulevard and the Staten Island Expressway toward the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge with ease.

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