Huguenot is one of Staten Island’s most underrated family neighborhoods — a quiet South Shore zip code with strong schools, large lots, walkable access to the Huguenot SIR station, and home prices that still represent meaningful value compared to neighboring Annadale and Tottenville. This is the complete 2026 Huguenot guide from Joseph Ranola, Associate Broker at the Bridge and Boro Real Estate Team. If you’re considering Huguenot as a buyer or wondering what your Huguenot home is worth as a seller, this is the page you bookmark.
Huguenot at a Glance (2026)
Located on Staten Island’s South Shore, Huguenot covers roughly the area between Hylan Boulevard and Amboy Road, anchored at the Huguenot Avenue / Drumgoole Road intersection. The neighborhood’s zip code is 10312, shared with parts of Eltingville and Annadale. Population is approximately 12,000-15,000 in the immediate Huguenot footprint. The dominant housing stock is mid-century single-family detached homes (1950s-1970s build) with substantial lot sizes (5,000-8,000 sqft typical), augmented by newer 2000s-2020s townhouse and condo development along Hylan and the side streets.
Huguenot Home Prices in 2026
The Huguenot median sale price in 2026 is approximately $680,000 to $735,000, slightly below the borough median of $740K-$762K but tracking with broader South Shore appreciation of 3-4% annually. Single-family detached homes typically clear $700,000-$850,000. Townhouses and semi-attached run $525,000-$650,000. New construction (rare in Huguenot but does exist) trades at $850,000-$1.1M. Days on market: 65-80 days, similar to borough average. Run a real number for your specific Huguenot block in the Home Affordability Calculator, or see the full 2026 SI market data.
Schools — Why Huguenot Is a Family Magnet
Huguenot’s school zoning is one of the strongest reasons families target the neighborhood. The zoned elementary is PS 5 / Huguenot School, consistently rated as one of the higher-performing elementaries in District 31. Middle school zoning routes to IS 7 / Elias Bernstein and IS 75 / Frank D. Paulo. High school is the desirable Tottenville High School for most of the Huguenot footprint — a screened-admission high school with a strong academic and athletic reputation borough-wide. Catholic school options include St. Joseph by the Sea (private, 9-12) and Holy Child for elementary.
Commute and Transit
The Huguenot SIR (Staten Island Railway) station is the practical center of the neighborhood. SIR to St. George is approximately 25 minutes; St. George to Manhattan via Staten Island Ferry adds 25 minutes; total Huguenot-to-Manhattan time is roughly 60-75 minutes including ferry and walk transfers. Express bus alternatives include the SIM3 to Midtown (75-90 minutes) and the SIM23 to Lower Manhattan (60-75 minutes). Driving Huguenot to Brooklyn via the Verrazzano Bridge is 25-35 minutes off-peak.
Parks, Recreation, and the Huguenot Lifestyle
Wolfe’s Pond Park is the neighborhood’s recreational anchor — 341 acres with a freshwater pond, hiking trails, beach access on Raritan Bay, and a popular playground. Lemon Creek Park provides additional waterfront access on the eastern edge. Huguenot Beach is a smaller beach inlet directly accessible from the neighborhood. The Huguenot commercial strip along Hylan Boulevard and Drumgoole Road provides everyday retail (groceries, drug stores, banking, restaurants), but Huguenot is decidedly not a “going out” neighborhood — for restaurants and nightlife, residents drive to Tottenville’s Page Avenue corridor or Eltingville.
Property Taxes and Carrying Costs
Property tax rate in Huguenot follows NYC Class 1 (1-3 family owner-occupied) at an effective 1.0-1.4% of market value. On a $720K Huguenot home, expect $7,200-$10,000 annual property tax before exemptions. STAR, Enhanced STAR, SCHE, and Veterans exemptions can reduce this materially for qualifying owners. Annual homeowner’s insurance typically $1,200-$2,000; flood insurance is required for properties in the FEMA flood zones near Wolfe’s Pond Park and Lemon Creek (check the FIRM map before offering on any waterfront-adjacent property).
Who Buys in Huguenot?
The dominant Huguenot buyer profile in 2026 is the family with one or two children priced out of Annadale or Tottenville. The neighborhood also sees significant investor activity on multi-family stock and on the small inventory of homes with ADU potential. Senior downsizers from Brooklyn or Mid-Island Staten Island (looking for one-floor living and walkable retail access) make up a third buyer segment. First-time buyers are surprisingly active — Huguenot’s sub-$650K townhouse stock is one of the few entry-points on the South Shore that a first-time buyer with HomeFirst grant assistance can realistically compete on.
Pros and Cons of Living in Huguenot
Pros: Strong schools, excellent SIR access, large lots and yards, low crime, family-oriented community, beach and park access, value pricing relative to Annadale/Tottenville. Cons: Limited dining and nightlife, longer commute to Manhattan than North Shore neighborhoods, dependence on car for most non-Hylan trips, flood-zone risk on certain blocks, and some aging housing stock requiring updates.
Should You Buy in Huguenot?
Buy in Huguenot if: you have school-age children and want to lock in Tottenville HS zoning at a discount to Annadale/Tottenville pricing, you want a yard and parking, you can tolerate a 60-75 minute Manhattan commute, and you value quiet over walkable nightlife. Skip Huguenot if: you need to be in Manhattan within 45 minutes, you don’t want to own a car, or you specifically want the urban-village vibe of the North Shore.
Considering buying or selling in Huguenot in 2026? I work this neighborhood every week and can run a real comp on your specific block, or build a real listing strategy for your home. Reach out. Joseph Ranola, Associate Broker, Bridge and Boro Real Estate Team. (917) 905-2541. [email protected].
