The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
239 Douglas Rd
Listing Notes
Rare Emerson Hill Opportunity - Colonial on 17,535 Sqft Lot with Approved Expansion Plans, Pool & Cabana. Situated in one of Staten Island's most prestigious neighborhoods, this classic 4-bedroom, 3-bath colonial offers a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern conveniences. Located on a sprawling 17,535 square foot lot, the home provides exceptional privacy surrounded by multi-million-dollar estates, just minutes from the VZ Bridge for easy NYC and Brooklyn access. The home is in solid condition with timeless details and modern updates, including a primary suite with a private bath and split system AC units. The standout feature is the pre-approved plans for a large-scale expansion featuring a pool and cabana, giving you the opportunity to create your own private retreat. Additionally, there is a separate, adjacent 10,000 square foot lot available for purchase with pre-approved plans for a new home, presenting a unique opportunity for investment or future development - this lot is sold independently from the main property. Whether you want to enhance this elegant colonial or explore the potential of the adjacent buildable lot, this Emerson Hill offering combines prime location, privacy, and exceptional growth potential.
Market Insights
$594/sqft vs a nearby median of $517/sqft.
- +15% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- 4 price records are available for this property.
- 2,440 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 18.5% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Pre-war character+$30k +2.5%
- Transit access−$18k −1.5%
- Sparse street life−$18k −1.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
Recorded price cuts can create room for negotiation, but the latest ask still needs to be compared against true comps.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 0 days
- Last price change
- Up $650,000 (81%)
- Listed
- May 12, 2026
- Photos
- 39 photos
- Property type
- single family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Nov 2, 1989 · $560,000
- Garage
- 1 space
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1920
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 1
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 2,440 sqft
- Lot size
- 17,424 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- A1
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
0 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: noise - residential
Top complaint types in ZIP 10304
- Noise - Residential1,572
- Snow or Ice1,524
- Illegal Parking1,168
- Street Condition854
- Water System824
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