Todt Hill sits at the top of Staten Island — literally. At roughly 410 feet above sea level, it’s the highest natural point on the Eastern Seaboard south of Maine, and since the early 20th century it has quietly been the most prestigious address in the borough. If you’re considering a move to Todt Hill in 2026 — or you already own here and want to understand the market — this guide walks through home prices, lifestyle, schools, commute, and the local nuances that make this neighborhood unlike anywhere else on Staten Island.

Where is Todt Hill and what defines it?

Todt Hill is in Staten Island’s Mid-Island section, bordered roughly by Ocean Terrace to the north, Richmond Road to the south, Four Corners Road to the east, and Slosson Avenue to the west. The zip code is primarily 10304 and 10314. Neighboring areas include Grymes Hill, Emerson Hill, Dongan Hills, and Lighthouse Hill. The neighborhood is low-density, heavily wooded, and dominated by large single-family homes on generous lots — a dramatic contrast to the denser South Shore and North Shore neighborhoods surrounding it.

Todt Hill home prices and market snapshot (2026)

Todt Hill is Staten Island’s highest-priced neighborhood. In 2026, typical detached single-family sales fall in the $1.3M–$3M+ range, with a handful of estate-scale properties crossing $4M and $5M. The median sale price hovers around $1.6M–$1.9M, well above the borough-wide median. Days on market for well-priced Todt Hill homes run 45–90 days — longer than the South Shore’s 20–40 day average, because the buyer pool at $1.5M+ is smaller and more selective.

What drives Todt Hill value: lot size (many properties sit on a half-acre or more — rare anywhere in NYC), privacy, architectural character (classic Tudors, mid-century moderns, and custom contemporary builds), and the view (on clear days, parts of Todt Hill overlook the harbor, the Verrazzano, and lower Manhattan). Buyers who want Manhattan-adjacent square footage and land at a fraction of Upper East Side or Westchester prices come here.

Todt Hill lifestyle: what it actually feels like to live here

Todt Hill feels less like NYC and more like a wooded suburb. Streets are quiet, sidewalks are rare, and almost everyone drives. The neighborhood is anchored by the Richmond County Country Club — founded in 1888 and the second-oldest country club in the United States — which has a well-regarded 18-hole golf course, tennis, and social membership. High Rock Park and the Greenbelt trail network are steps away, giving Todt Hill residents direct access to over 2,800 acres of protected forest, the largest undeveloped urban forest in NYC.

Day-to-day shopping and dining pull residents down the hill to New Dorp Lane, Hylan Boulevard, and the Staten Island Mall. The neighborhood itself is almost entirely residential — no retail strip, no bar scene, no subway stop. That’s the trade-off: extreme privacy and space in exchange for car-dependence.

Schools and family life

Todt Hill children are typically zoned for PS 11, PS 54, or PS 48 depending on the exact address, feeding into IS 24 (Myra S. Barnes) and Susan E. Wagner High School or Tottenville High. Many Todt Hill families also choose private options — Staten Island Academy (pre-K through 12) is located right in the neighborhood and remains one of NYC’s top independent schools. Parochial options include Monsignor Farrell, Moore Catholic, and Notre Dame Academy.

Commuting from Todt Hill

Todt Hill commuters have three realistic options. Express bus (SIM routes) runs from nearby stops on Todt Hill Road and Ocean Terrace to Midtown and Lower Manhattan — typical door-to-door times are 60–75 minutes. Staten Island Railway is a 10-minute drive to Grant City or Jefferson Avenue stations, connecting to the ferry at St. George (another 25 minutes on rail + 25 minutes on the ferry). Most Todt Hill residents drive — the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is 15–20 minutes away and puts Manhattan roughly 45 minutes out off-peak. Brooklyn via the Verrazzano is 20–30 minutes.

Is Todt Hill right for you?

Todt Hill is a fit if you want large detached single-family homes on generous lots, maximum privacy, access to golf and country club amenities, and top-tier schools, and you’re comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle. It’s not ideal if you want to walk to a subway, want a lively commercial strip, or want a younger renter-heavy vibe. Buyers moving from Brooklyn neighborhoods like Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, or Carroll Gardens often love the space Todt Hill offers — but should visit several times before committing to the car-first lifestyle.

Thinking about buying or selling in Todt Hill?

Use the NYC Home Affordability Calculator to see what a $1.5M–$2M Todt Hill home means for your monthly budget, the NYC Closing Cost Calculator for the transfer taxes and mansion tax that kick in above $1M, and the Downsizing Equity Calculator if you’re a Todt Hill owner considering a move to Florida or a smaller Staten Island property. For a fresh market read, see the Staten Island Real Estate Market Update — April 2026. Considering Brooklyn instead? Read the companion guide: Living in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: A Complete Neighborhood Guide for 2026. And if you’re comparing Staten Island’s premier neighborhoods, see Living in Great Kills, Staten Island.