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$743,094$497 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $184,000 on Jun 23, 1999

981 RENSSELAER AVE

STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309
2 / 4
Baths
1,496 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,900 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$743K
$713K low$774K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$184,000 · Jun 23, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,899 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$43,680 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,454
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,226
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$728,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRICHMOND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
The Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and SustainabilityA-
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Tottenville High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
I.S. 34 Tottenville SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 31

Neighborhood · ZIP 10309These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,651
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,865 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,975
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,877
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

981 Rensselaer Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Staten Island 10309
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Richmond County
  • Older than 66% of homes in Woodrow

What homes are worth in Staten Island 10309

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$495K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Staten Island 10309.

How it measures up in Staten Island 10309

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Staten Island 10309.

Estimated value$743,094
CheaperTypical $744,093Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$497
CheaperTypical $467Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,908 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,051 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 981 Rensselaer Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodrowStaten Island 10309Richmond County
Estimated valuepricier than$743,09461% of homes50% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49758% of homes61% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,496 ft²34% of homes28% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,900 ft²15% of homes13% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than198534% of homes36% of homes65% of homes

About 981 Rensselaer Ave

How much is 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY is $743,094 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $712,647 to $773,541. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY last sell?

981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY last sold on Jun 23, 1999 for $184,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY?

981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY has 2 bathrooms, 1,496 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY built?

981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY?

981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY is assigned to The Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Sustainability (elementary), rated A-; Tottenville High School (high), rated B+; I.S. 34 Tottenville School (middle), rated A-. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 31. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY compare to other homes in Staten Island 10309?

Among the 9,422 homes in Staten Island 10309, it is worth more than 50% of them ($743,094 against a typical $744,093), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($497 against a typical $467), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,496 ft² against a typical 1,908 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 4,051 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1985 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Richmond County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Rensselaer Ave, Staten Island, NY was $6,899. The county assessed it at $43,680.

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