Brighton Heights Homes for Sale
Brighton Heights is a small neighborhood in Staten Island, situated between New Brighton and West Brighton to the north and west respectively, as well as Tompkinsville to the east, and Silver Lake to the south.
The area is known for its large character homes in a variety of classic 20th-century American styles. Yards are likewise spacious for the area, with more than a few pools. Stately semi-detached townhomes also feature for those either on a budget, or in need of less space.
With leafy-green streets and two prominent Staten Island parks on either side, the Brighton Heights neighborhood is great for those looking for a beautiful sanctuary near the heart of downtown New York.
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Homes for sale in Brighton Heights display a tasteful mix of American architectural styles, spanning the length and breadth of 20th century trends and beyond.
Notable examples include the well-proportioned American Foursquare homes with low-hipped roofs and wide porches. Other homes borrow details from Victorian, Craftsman and new-colonial styles.
Throughout the neighborhood, one can see large dormer windows topping large roofs, extending many homes up to 2.5 stories. Shingle, clapboard, and vinyl-sidings give many of the homes a classic Midwestern farm-house look, enhanced even further by the odd gambrel roof.
And contributing to the cozy community feeling of many streets, many front stoops have stairs descending straight onto the sidewalk.
Homes for sale within Brighton Heights range from 1 to 2.5 stories, tend to have narrow facades, split-level designs, and interiors with hardwood floors, basements, and steam heating.
Learn More About the Brighton Heights Community
Brighton Heights is roughly bounded by Silver Lake Road to the south, Brighton Avenue to the west and north, and Glen Avenue to the east. The area is known by many names, like Victory Hill and Stapleton Heights.
Located on the north shore of Staten Island near St. George, Brighton Heights is also close to the Staten Staten Island Ferry. Ferry rides to Manhattan Island take less than 20 minutes.
Brighton Heights Attractions
Brighton Heights occupies a prime location on Staten Island. Along the northern boundary, a large field and wooded space connect the Jones Woods Park and Allison Pond Park. And along Brighton Heights’ southern boundary, the beautiful Silver Lake Park contains a lake, golf course, dog park, tennis courts, and numerous open greens.
Further north, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden hosts a museum, an art lab, heritage farm, music hall, and rose garden.
Past Silver Lake and over Clove Road to the south, residents can visit the Stone House on Clove Lake, and the large wooded Clove Lakes Park.
The Brighton, St. George area is also home to many excellent dining options. Some notable mentions in this pantheon are:
- Beso – A cozy Spanish restaurant.
- Pier 76 – Great family place for pizza and other Italian dishes.
- The Hop Shoppe – A stylish gastropub.
- Jody’s Club Forest – Burgers, steaks, a bar, and some televisions. Recommended.
- New Asha – Well-priced Sri Lankan fare.
- Nürnberger Bierhaus – Festive German venue for schnitzel and beer.
Brighton Heights Schools
Students in Brighton Heights attend the following schools:
- Intermediate School 61 – William A. Morris Middle School
- Building Blocks Montessori School
- Our Lady of Good Counsel School
- Notre Dame Academy of Staten Island High School
