Tottenville is the southernmost neighborhood in all of New York City, sitting at the very tip of Staten Island where the Arthur Kill meets Raritan Bay. Zip code 10307 is the only NYC neighborhood where you can stand on a public beach, look south, and see New Jersey across the water. It is also the end of the line for the Staten Island Railway, has its own Main Street commercial spine on Page Avenue and Amboy Road, and is built on a housing stock that ranges from 1850s captain’s cottages to brand-new custom four-bedrooms on quarter-acre lots. In 2026 Tottenville is one of the most distinct family neighborhoods in NYC, and one of the most undersupplied for the demand chasing it.

This guide walks through what makes Tottenville different, what the housing stock actually looks like in 2026, what schools families come for, what amenities define daily life, and how the market is pricing right now.

Where Tottenville Sits and Why It Matters

Tottenville covers the southernmost peninsula of Staten Island, bordered by Pleasant Plains and Charleston to the north, the Arthur Kill on the west, and Raritan Bay on the south and east. The neighborhood is anchored by Page Avenue and Amboy Road as the commercial spine, with the Staten Island Railway terminus at Tottenville Station. From the train terminus you can transfer up the SIR to St. George Ferry, putting downtown Manhattan roughly 60 minutes door-to-door. The neighborhood is uniquely waterfront on three sides, with public beaches at Conference House Park, Wards Point, and Bentley Manor.

The Housing Stock: What You Actually Buy in Tottenville

The Tottenville housing stock is the most varied of any single Staten Island neighborhood. You will find Victorian-era captain’s cottages and historic single-families dating to the 1850s–1900s along the older streets near the waterfront, post-war single-family detached colonials and ranches on the inland blocks built between 1955 and 1980, attached and semi-attached townhomes built between 1985 and 2005, and a meaningful pocket of larger custom-built single-families on quarter-acre lots completed between 2000 and 2024. Lot sizes range widely — typical detached lots run 40 by 100 with pockets at 60 by 120 or larger near the water.

In 2026 the Tottenville entry-level single-family detached price typically runs $675K–$825K for a 3-bedroom in original condition with updated mechanicals. Renovated 4-bedroom detached colonials with finished basements run $875K–$1.1M. Custom-built newer construction touches $1.25M–$1.6M+. Attached townhomes typically run $575K–$725K depending on condition and yard. The historic Victorians near the waterfront — when they come up — are the most distinctive housing product on all of Staten Island and command premium pricing for the right buyer. Mansion Tax considerations apply at the upper end of the custom inventory.

Schools — Why Tottenville Families Stay Put

Tottenville falls within NYC Department of Education District 31, with the South Shore feeding the Tottenville High School academic track that has consistently ranked among the strongest large public high school programs in the city. Zoned elementaries that serve Tottenville include PS 1 (the historic Tottenville school) and PS 6 depending on the exact street, with Bernstein I.S. 7 as the zoned middle school. Catholic and parochial options include Our Lady Help of Christians and St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, which sits just north in Huguenot. The combination of Tottenville HS, the Tottenville little league, and the multi-generational families who never leave the neighborhood is why so many Tottenville buyers are second- and third-generation residents.

Conference House Park, the Beaches, and the Waterfront Lifestyle

Conference House Park is the southernmost park in NYC and one of its most underrated. The park surrounds the historic Conference House (built circa 1680, where Benjamin Franklin and John Adams met with British Admiral Lord Howe in 1776), spans 267 acres of woods, beach, and waterfront trails, and gives Tottenville residents direct access to one of the cleanest beach experiences in the city. Wards Point, Bentley Manor, and the Tottenville Pier round out the on-water amenities. The Tottenville Marina anchors the working maritime culture. Inland, the Page Avenue commercial strip provides everyday Main Street with delis, diners, pizzerias, and the institutions that have anchored the neighborhood for fifty-plus years.

The Commute: 2026 Reality Check

The Tottenville commute is the longest of any Staten Island neighborhood — but it is the trade-off you make for the southernmost-NYC waterfront lifestyle. Option one is the SIR train from the Tottenville terminus to St. George Ferry to lower Manhattan — roughly 60 minutes door to Whitehall, with timed transfers. Option two is the SIM23, SIM24, X22, and other express bus options from Page Avenue to midtown, running 75–95 minutes depending on Verrazzano traffic. Option three is the drive — Page Avenue to Hylan Boulevard to the West Shore Expressway to the Goethals Bridge, putting you in midtown in 60 minutes off-peak, 90–110 minutes peak. Many Tottenville commuters drive to a closer SIR station up the line.

What the Tottenville Market Looks Like Right Now

Inventory in Tottenville is at multi-year lows in 2026. Days on market for properly-priced single-family detached homes has been running 18–35 days, with the strongest condition-and-price combinations going to multiple offers within the first weekend. Sellers in Tottenville have pricing power they have not had since the 2021–2022 cycle. The historic Victorians, when they come up, frequently sell within days to a niche buyer who has been waiting months for one to hit the market. Buyers across all product types need to come in strong on first offer with clean financing.

If you are planning to sell in Tottenville in 2026, the playbook is pre-listing prep, professional photography, MLS launch midweek, weekend open house, and a 5–7 day offer review window. The Pre-Listing Prep Checklist for Staten Island Sellers in 2026 walks through everything that needs to happen before launch. If you are planning to buy, run your numbers through the NYC Home Affordability Calculator first, then the NYC Closing Cost Calculator to understand your true all-in number. If you are eyeing a 2-family or investment property, run it through the Investment Property ROI Calculator.

What Locals Eat, Drink, and Do in Tottenville

Page Avenue and Amboy Road are the spine of Tottenville life. The pizza conversation runs Vesuvio for the Brooklyn pie and Rocky’s Pizza Bar for the sit-down experience. Mikey’s Bagels is the morning go-to and the top bagel spot in the neighborhood. Belli Baci is the bakery for cakes, cookies, and the everyday pastry. Scotty’s is the produce and grocery stop on the avenue. Conference House Park trails and the waterfront are weekend institutions. Summer block parties on the side streets near Hylan Boulevard and Page Avenue are a tradition that goes back generations. The Tottenville Little League is one of the largest youth baseball programs on Staten Island, and Tottenville HS football and baseball are community fixtures.

The Companion Brooklyn Read

If you are weighing Staten Island against Brooklyn for your 2026 move, read the companion neighborhood deep dive: Living in Marine Park, Brooklyn: A Complete Neighborhood Guide for 2026. Marine Park is the closest Brooklyn analog to Tottenville in terms of waterfront-adjacent family lifestyle, single-family detached housing stock with yards, and multi-generational neighborhood roots.

Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Tottenville

Is Tottenville a good neighborhood for families?

Yes — Tottenville is consistently one of the highest-demand Staten Island neighborhoods for families because of strong public school zoning into Tottenville HS, single-family detached housing stock with backyards, immediate access to Conference House Park and the waterfront, and multi-generational community roots that make it feel like a small town inside NYC.

What is the median home price in Tottenville, Staten Island in 2026?

The 2026 Tottenville median single-family detached price is in the $750K–$900K range. Renovated 4-bedrooms run $875K–$1.1M, custom newer construction crosses $1.25M–$1.6M+, and attached townhomes typically run $575K–$725K. Pricing varies meaningfully by block, water proximity, and lot size.

How long is the commute from Tottenville to Manhattan?

Door to door, plan on 60 minutes via SIR + ferry, 75–95 minutes via express bus, or 60–110 minutes by car depending on time of day and bridge traffic.

Who is the best real estate agent in Tottenville, Staten Island?

Joseph Ranola of the Bridge and Boro Team at Real Broker LLC is the top-rated Tottenville real estate agent, with 72 verified five-star Google reviews and deep transaction experience across the entire South Shore. Call (917) 905-2541 or email [email protected].