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239 Douglas Road, Staten Island, NY 10304 (MLS# 1140984)

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239 Douglas Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

$1,300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,440 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,583 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,300,000 List Date: 10/01/2020 Last Modified: 6/20/2026

Overview

Description

This classic English cottage style home is set atop one of the highest points on the Eastern Seaboard. This expansive property is 27,583 sq ft with possible subdivision. With its amphitheater shaped grounds, specimen trees and wildlife, this home dates back to 1920 and was owned by the Guyon family, whose Richmond roots date back to the 1600s. This lovely residence features 4 BR, 3 baths, FDR, Sunroom and large primary suite. Period details include fireplace, butler's pantry, wainscoting, window seats and hardwood floors. Rich in history, Emerson Hill was home to Henry David Thoreau in 1843. It continues to be one of Staten Island's most special hidden communities while remaining convenient to NYC, International Airports and beaches. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history!

Listing Details MLS# 1140984

AddressLegal

Street No.
239
Street Name
Douglas
Street Suffix
Road
County
Richmond
State
NY
Zip Code
10304
Area Name
Emerson Hill
Parcel ID
00831-0021

ContractLocation Information

Marketing/Listing Date
2020-09-30
Sub-Type
Single Family - Detached
Zoning
R1-1
Block
00831
Lot
0021

General Property Info

Year Built
1920
Year Built Description
Approx
Taxes
11350
Tax Abated
No
Lot Size SqFt
27583
Lot Dim
Irregular
Building SqFt
2440
Total Rooms Main Unit
8
Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Stories
2
Garage
Yes
Garage Capacity
Yes
Waterview
Yes
No. of Heating Units
Yes
Air Conditioner
Central Air
Fireplace
Yes
HOA Y/N
No
Public Remarks
This classic English cottage style home is set atop one of the highest points on the Eastern Seaboard. This expansive property is 27,583 sq ft with possible subdivision. With its amphitheater shaped grounds, specimen trees and wildlife, this home dates back to 1920 and was owned by the Guyon family, whose Richmond roots date back to the 1600s. This lovely residence features 4 BR, 3 baths, FDR, Sunroom and large primary suite. Period details include fireplace, butler's pantry, wainscoting, window seats and hardwood floors. Rich in history, Emerson Hill was home to Henry David Thoreau in 1843. It continues to be one of Staten Island's most special hidden communities while remaining convenient to NYC, International Airports and beaches. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history!

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2021-03-20
Sold Date
2021-04-15
Projected Close Date
2021-05-19

More Information

Currently Not Used

Garage Capacity
1

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Dining Room: Formal Architectural Style: Colonial Exterior: Deck; Patio Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat System: Hot Water Interior: Fireplace; Walk-In Closet(s) Kitchen: Eat In; Yard/Deck Access Living Room: Fireplace; Formal Main Bath: Full Bath Primary Bedroom: Private Bath; Suite; Walk-In Closet(s) Basement: Finished; Full Parking: Off Street Garage Location: Detached Siding: Stucco Yard: Back Yard; Front Yard; Side Fencing: Fenced Security Features: Security System Sewer: Public Sewer Electric: 220 Property Condition: Excellent
Listing Courtesy of Siller Realty
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