Community guide · Staten Island

Rossville

A South Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10312 tied to the historic Sandy Ground settlement - suburban family streets and a deep piece of Staten Island history. Here is what it is actually like to live here.

Street view of Rossville, Staten Island
RossvilleStreet-level look
10312
ZIP code
South Shore
Part of the island
$600K - $950K
Typical home price range
Bus + West Shore Expwy
How people commute
Living here

Suburban streets with deep roots.

Rossville sits on the South Shore along Arthur Kill Road, a suburban neighborhood of single-family and semi-attached homes with a remarkable history: it is home to Sandy Ground, one of the oldest continuously inhabited free Black communities in the United States, and the historic Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church.

Today it is a comfortable, family-oriented area with modern housing on quiet blocks, close to Arthur Kill Road shopping and the West Shore Expressway. For buyers who want suburban South Shore living with genuine historical roots, Rossville stands apart.

Why people love Rossville

  • The historic Sandy Ground settlement
  • Suburban, family-oriented streets
  • Single-family and semi-attached homes
  • Close to Arthur Kill Road shopping
  • West Shore Expressway access
What is around you

The Rossville highlights

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Sandy Ground

One of the oldest free Black communities in the country, rooted here.

Rossville A.M.E. Zion

A historic church and cemetery at the community's heart.

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Family Homes

Single-family and semi-attached houses on suburban blocks.

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Expressway Access

The West Shore Expressway close for getting around.

Market snapshot

What Rossville homes are doing

Rossville is a steady, suburban South Shore market. Most homes typically trade around $600,000 to $950,000 depending on size, lot, and condition, with single-family and semi-attached homes leading the mix. Families seeking space and value keep demand consistent.

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

Good to know

Rossville questions people ask

What is Rossville known for?

Rossville is a South Shore neighborhood in ZIP 10312 tied to the historic Sandy Ground settlement, known for suburban family homes and a deep piece of Staten Island history.

How much do homes cost in Rossville?

Most homes in Rossville typically trade around $600K - $950K depending on size, lot, condition, and block, with single-family and semi-attached homes in the mix. For a current price on a specific home, request a free valuation from Joseph Ranola.

Is Rossville a good place to live?

Rossville is a comfortable, historic, family-oriented South Shore neighborhood. Residents value the historic Sandy Ground roots, the suburban streets, and the value on family homes.

How is the commute from Rossville?

Rossville runs on buses and sits near the West Shore Expressway, keeping it connected up and down the island and toward the bridges.

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