7.0 out of 10

Prince's Bay

Ranked 7th best neighborhood in Staten Island
40.5233149059135 -74.1987685719407
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Reviews

4/5
2yrs+

"A very confusing name"

First let me start with the name of this town, because there has been quite a bit of ambiguity with its name. Prince’s Bay and Princess Bay references both names for this community. Prince’s Bay is on the official sign entering this town. A local club calls themselves Princess Bay Boatman’s Association, and according to their web site the area was once called Skunk’s Misery. I don’t think having to market your home for sale in Skunk’s Misery, Staten Island would exactly drive home buyers to the area.

Princes Bay features the Seguine Mansion, a Greek Revival-style home, now a New York City landmark and operated by the New York City Parks Department. The home is a wonderful place to see if you’re passing through. During the spring the home has a Savannah, Georgian type feel, with horses roaming nearby.

The overall neighborhood features luxury and high end single family homes as well as affordably priced town homes. Like the neighboring town of Pleasant Plains, the area has quite a few parks that surround this community, with Raritan Bay to the south. The parks provide an airy and country feel to this community, and the bay provides waterfront breezes. Homes here run slightly above the average in price in comparison to other Staten Island communities. However, most people who reside in this community will tell you the price is a small premium to pay for the quality of life this area affords.

If you have a boat or enjoy boating, living in Prince’s Bay will give you quick access to the local marina at Lemon Creak.
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Best Streets in Prince's Bay

1

Hylan Blvd

2.5/5
"Extremely long street that has everything"
40.5199921952464 -74.1952039133791

Unranked Streets in Prince's Bay

Amboy Rd

2.5/5
"A fast paced street nice older homes"
40.5267269336012 -74.2011847951946
"Quaint and Relaxing Street"
40.5267798854734 -74.2159096785695

Chester Ave

2.5/5
"On Chester Avenue"
40.5211060768628 -74.1831417953783
"Take this road to get to Wolf's Creek Pond Park - A Great Place to BBQ!!"
40.5206252150216 -74.1885467300162

Elder Ave

4/5
"Quiet short street with class"
40.518772016034 -74.2096465353856

Eylandt St

3.5/5
"Quiet Area with school."
40.5276306958497 -74.1893334229912
"A short lane with well landscaped yards"
40.5232800027547 -74.2103840013656
"A quiet tree lined street with nice yards and nice people"
40.5218015899847 -74.2119204242619

Rose Ln

2.5/5
"On Rose Lane"
40.5331638108332 -74.1869997067132

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