Moving from Staten Island to Florida: sell here first
Staten Island to Florida
Moving from Staten Island to Florida: sell here first
The typical Staten Island house sold for $759,500 over the twelve months to August 2026. The typical single-family home in Florida sold for $415,000 in September 2026, $344,500 less.
A seller with equity here may need a smaller loan there. Here is what selling here costs, how to time it, and what to plan for there.
Updated 9 November 2026
How much less do homes cost in Florida than on Staten Island?
About $344,500 less for the typical home. Florida's statewide median for existing single-family homes was $415,000 in September 2026, against $759,500 for a Staten Island house over the twelve months to August 2026.
Prices vary a lot by county and city in Florida, so look at the town you are considering, not only the state figure.
| Place | Period | Median sale | Less than SI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staten Island | 12 months to Aug 2026 | $759,500 | |
| Florida, single-family | Sep 2026 | $415,000 | $344,500 |
Staten Island: NYC Department of Finance sales of one to three family houses, the twelve months to August 2026, from our Staten Island housing market report. Florida: Florida Realtors, existing single-family homes, September 2026. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more, half for less. These are typical homes, not your home.
What costs should I plan for in Florida?
Home insurance is the one to price early. Premiums in Florida vary a great deal with the house, its age and where it is.
Get an insurance quote on any house you are serious about before you sign, and build it into the monthly cost next to the mortgage and taxes.
What does it cost to sell a house on Staten Island?
On Staten Island the seller pays the New York State and New York City transfer taxes. On a sale at the island median of $759,500 that is about $13,861 (0.4% to the state and 1.425% to the city above $500,000).
Then come your mortgage payoff, your attorney and the broker fee. We go through every line with you before you list, so the number you plan the move on is the number you walk away with.
Should I sell my Staten Island house before I buy in Florida?
Most people sell first, so they know exactly what they have to spend. You can also line up both closings in the same week, or ask your buyer for a short stay after closing that your attorney writes into the contract.
Which one fits depends on how much of the new purchase rides on this sale. We work that out with you, and with your lender, before your house goes on the market.
How fast do Staten Island homes sell right now?
Well-priced homes still sell quickly here. In August 2026 the median Staten Island home sold in 36 days, at 97.5% of its original asking price (Staten Island MLS).
Simon Umanoff, who handles many of our Staten Island sales, puts it this way: "I feel the buyers are very qualified. There's less looky-loos and more serious people."
Who can help me sell on Staten Island before I move?
The Pinnacle Team at RE/MAX Edge sells houses across Staten Island from our office on Willowbrook Road. We price your house against the closest recent sales, sell it, and keep the closing date in step with your move.
If you would like help finding an agent where you are going, ask us when you call.
Moving away from Staten Island?
Tell us the address. Frank or Simon will price your house against the closest recent sales and go through what you would walk away with.