Community guide · Staten Island

Emerson Hill

One of Staten Island's most exclusive enclaves, in ZIP 10304 on a private hilltop - large homes, mature landscaping, and a central location near the expressway. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Emerson Hill, Staten Island
Emerson HillStreet-level look
10304
ZIP code
Mid-Island
Part of the island
$800K - $2M+
Typical home price range
Car + bus
How people commute
Living here

A private hilltop of large homes.

Emerson Hill is one of Staten Island's premier neighborhoods, an exclusive residential enclave set on a hilltop near Todt Hill and Grymes Hill. It is known for large detached single-family homes on generous, landscaped lots, along winding, private-feeling streets.

The setting is elevated and green, yet the location is central - the Staten Island Expressway and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge are close for getting off the island. For buyers seeking one of the island's top addresses, with space, privacy, and prestige, Emerson Hill is at the top of the tier.

Why people love Emerson Hill

  • One of the island's most exclusive addresses
  • Large homes on generous, landscaped lots
  • A private, elevated, hilltop setting
  • Central - close to the expressway and bridge
  • Winding, quiet, prestigious streets
What is around you

The Emerson Hill highlights

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Grand Homes

Large detached houses on some of the island's most generous lots.

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Hilltop Setting

Elevated, landscaped, and private streets near Todt Hill.

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Central Access

Close to the expressway and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

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Exclusive Enclave

One of Staten Island's most prestigious neighborhoods.

Market snapshot

What Emerson Hill homes are doing

Emerson Hill is one of the island's top-tier luxury markets. Homes typically trade from around $800,000 well past $2M depending on size, lot, condition, and finishes, with large estates at the top. Limited inventory and strong desirability keep prime homes competitive.

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

Good to know

Emerson Hill questions people ask

What is Emerson Hill known for?

Emerson Hill is a exclusive hilltop enclave in ZIP 10304 near Todt Hill, one of Staten Island's most prestigious neighborhoods, known for large homes on generous, landscaped lots.

How much do homes cost in Emerson Hill?

Most homes in Emerson Hill typically trade around $800K - $2M+ depending on size, lot, condition, and block, with large detached single-family homes in the mix. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation from Joseph Ranola.

Is Emerson Hill a good place to live?

Emerson Hill is one of the island's most exclusive and desirable neighborhoods. Residents value the large homes, the private hilltop setting, and the central access to the expressway and bridge.

How is the commute from Emerson Hill?

Emerson Hill runs on cars and buses, with the Staten Island Expressway and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge close by for getting off the island.

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