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$848,888

197 Chesterton Ave

Staten Island, NY, 10306
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3Beds
1.5Baths
1,537Sqft
$552$/sqft

Listing Notes

Nestled on a tree line street in Oakwood sit this well maintained split ranch. This home boasts 3 bedrooms with the possibility of a 4th. Hardwood floors under carpets, eat in kitchen with oak cabinets and tile flooring, separate dining room and living room combo with split AC unit and large bay window, two fully tiled three quarter bathrooms. Extra large family room, newer roof added in 2021, large back yard with screened in patio, unfinished basement, built in 1 car garage driveway for off street parking. Please note: Homeowner states that the building sqft is approximately 1537 sqft. Come make this house your forever home.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-17%

$552/sqft vs a nearby median of $665/sqft.

Nearby median$665/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size1,537 sqft
  • -17% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 1,537 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$773k$684k$862k · 25% confidence
vs ask $849k+$76k (+9.0%)

Asking price is about 9.0% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$521/sqft median across 3 tight comps × 1,537 sqft= $801k
  • Mid-century building era−$12k −1.5%
  • Sparse street life−$12k −1.5%
  • Visible condition issues−$8k −1.0%
  • Transit access+$4k +0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$28k−3.5%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-17% vs nearby

The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
26 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Apr 16, 2026
Photos
28 photos
Property type
single family
Status
for sale
Garage
1 space

Features & Amenities

Outdoor SpaceSecurity FeaturesDining RoomDishwasherFamily RoomWasher DryerSingle StoryGarage 1 Or MoreBasementBig YardFarmRanchNew RoofHardwood FloorsSpacious Family RoomCovered PatioPatio

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1965
Stories
1
Total units
1
Residential units
1
Building area
1,220 sqft
Lot size
4,792 sqft
Land use
One and two family buildings
Building class
A2

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$848,888for sale

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