STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 161-year-old estate on Emerson Hill has entered the real estate market at $1,940,000, offering prospective buyers a chance to own a piece of Staten Island’s architectural history, according to the Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com listing.
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“The Emerson-Folsom House” at 111 Douglas Road features four bedrooms and three bathrooms across 4,426 square feet of living space. Built in 1863, the property sits on nearly one-third of an acre.
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The residence contains 12 rooms with 10.5-foot ceilings and parquet floors with decorative inlays. A three-season porch connects to the main living areas through French doors, while the third level includes four additional rooms and storage space.
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The property’s private driveway can accommodate up to 10 vehicles. According to the listing, the third-level rooms could serve as office space, guest rooms, a fitness area or recreation space.
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Marion Donovan of Connie Profaci Realty is the listing agent.
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The home’s location on Emerson Hill places it within one of Staten Island’s historic neighborhoods.
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The property is located on Emerson Hill, a neighborhood named for Judge William Emerson, brother of renowned essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, who maintained an estate in the area during the 19th century. The hill became one of Staten Island’s most prestigious residential enclaves, known for its grand estates, wooded landscapes and panoramic harbor views.
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