Eltingville

Like many other neighborhoods in Staten Island, Eltingville has a rich and dense history. Presently Eltingville, this neighborhood has had many names throughout its time. Eltingville stems from Elting, a prominent family of Staten Island, NY that called the area home during the late 1800’s. During this time, the area was heavily populated by Scandinavian immigrants, many of which had the common last name Elting. The best way to differentiate people from one another was by trade or of course surname. The Eltingville Lutheran Church remains today on Genesee Avenue as a reminder of the historic era of Eltingville. Again, similarly to many other neighborhoods in Staten Island, when the construction of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge was complete, the population grew tremendously with many Italians moving into the area. With close proximity to the Staten Island Mall, residents of Eltingville have access to Staten Island shopping districts. Whether you’re looking for apartments for rent or homes for sale, with Eltingville’s close proximity to retail districts, MTA service, and rich history, makes the neighborhood a solid choice

If you are looking for Eltingville homes for sale you will find a breadth and depth of architectural styles like nowhere else on Staten Island. The largest period of development was in the mid-60s to mid-70s, where Eltingville’s incredible scenery and ocean views attracted many affluent builders to the area. However, you will find homes here that are anywhere between brand new to 150 years old, exemplifying the character of this great neighborhood.