Community guide ยท Staten Island

South Beach

A walkable, family waterfront pocket of the East Shore in ZIP 10305 - the FDR Boardwalk and the beach at the end of the block, big Verrazzano views, and waterfront dining right there. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of South Beach, a neighborhood served by Joseph Ranola
South BeachStreet-level look
10305
ZIP code
Mid-Island
Part of the island
$550K - $900K
Typical home range
Bridge + Bus
How people commute
Living here

The East Shore where you live by the water.

South Beach is one of the few Staten Island neighborhoods where the beach is part of daily life. The housing stock leans toward a mix of one and two family homes on walkable residential streets, close enough to the shore that morning walks on the boardwalk are just part of the routine. It is a family neighborhood with a genuine seaside feel.

The center of it all is the FDR Boardwalk, running along the beach with the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge framing the view. Add the waterfront restaurants and the easy walkability, and South Beach gives you a coastal lifestyle that is rare to find inside the city.

Why people love South Beach

  • The FDR Boardwalk and the beach a block away
  • Sweeping Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge views
  • Waterfront dining right in the neighborhood
  • Walkable, family friendly streets
  • A genuine seaside feel inside the city
  • A mix of one and two family homes
What is around you

The South Beach highlights

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FDR Boardwalk

One of the longest boardwalks in the country, running along the beach for morning walks, bike rides, and sunset views.

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South Beach

A real sandy beach at the end of the block, giving the neighborhood its name and its coastal, seaside character.

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Verrazzano Views

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge frames the waterfront, giving South Beach one of the best skyline views on the island.

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Waterfront Dining

Restaurants and cafes along the water make it easy to grab dinner or a drink with a view without leaving the neighborhood.

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Walkable Streets

Residential blocks close to the shore mean the beach, the boardwalk, and dining are all a short walk from home.

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Bridge Access

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Brooklyn and the Staten Island Expressway are minutes away for drivers.

Market snapshot

What South Beach homes are doing

South Beach is a steady, waterfront driven market. Most homes trade between about $550,000 and $900,000, with the number set by lot size, square footage, updates, and how close you are to the boardwalk and the water. Larger and two family homes sell above that. Because the seaside lifestyle draws consistent demand, well priced, well presented homes here tend to move quickly.

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

Good to know

South Beach questions people ask

What is South Beach known for?

South Beach is a family, walkable waterfront neighborhood on the East Shore in ZIP 10305, known for the FDR Boardwalk, the beach, sweeping Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge views, and waterfront dining.

How much do homes cost in South Beach?

Most homes trade from about $550,000 to $900,000 depending on size, lot, and condition, with larger and two family homes selling for more. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation.

Is South Beach a good place to live?

It is a walkable, family friendly waterfront neighborhood. Residents value the FDR Boardwalk, the beach, the Verrazzano views, and the waterfront restaurants, all within a close knit East Shore community.

How is the commute from South Beach?

South Beach has quick access to the Staten Island Expressway and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, plus bus routes and express service toward the St. George Ferry Terminal and Manhattan.

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