Once upon a time-actually, lets start with today. Youre standing in front of 980-980A Van Duzer Street, a fully detached, character-filled property perched on Staten Islands storied North Shore. The breeze is just right, the neighbors wave as they pass, and the only thing missing? You and your next chapter. This home isnt just built for living-its built for real living. The kind where families grow, friends gather, and the backyard becomes your Sunday sanctuary. Right away, you notice the private driveway-no parallel parking struggles here. Then you see the massive 2-car garage (a true 21×21 ft fortress), perfect for everything from your weekend SUV to your secret workshop. Tools, toys, or treasures-theres room for it all. But lets head inside. On the second floor, a bright 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers charm, comfort, and connection. The layout is cozy, but dont be fooled-it links effortlessly to the first floor, making it a deluxe duplex for anyone who wants a little more space to stretch out. Whether youre imagining a sprawling owners suite or a space for the in-laws, this level says, "Sure, we can do that." Now climb one more flight to the third floor, where things open up. A 3-bedroom, 1-bath home unfolds with sunlight pouring in. And then-plot twist-theres an attic. Not the creepy kind. Were talking potential: bedroom, office, walk-in closet, yoga loft-whatever you want it to be. Its the kind of space that adapts to your life, not the other way around. Need even more options? Weve got you. The basement is a walk-in unit with its own private entrance. Maybe its a guest suite, maybe its a rental, maybe its your escape-from-the-kids zone. However you imagine it, its move-in ready. And now-cue the music-the backyard. Its not just big. Its backyard wedding big. Build-your-own-garden-and-still-have-room-for-a-bouncy-castle big. Whether youre planting tomatoes, building forts, hosting cookouts, or just soaking up some sun in your slippers, this yard is ready to be loved. Heres the best part: This home can live as a deluxe multigenerational compound, or be separated into two beautiful, private deluxe units. Live in one. Rent the other. Host your whole family. Or just sprawl out and enjoy it all to yourself. And the location? Its Staten Island convenience at its best: MTA buses just steps away (S52, S74, S78, SIM30, SIM33C) A 14-minute walk to Stapleton Station Less than 30 minutes to the St. George Ferry Terminal (and straight to Manhattan) Minutes from The Hop Shoppe, Beso, Shaw-naes House, and Empire Outlets So what is 980-980A Van Duzer Street really? Its not just a property. Its a canvas. A compound. A family hub. A retreat. A smart investment. A lifestyle launchpad. And most importantly-its ready for someone to start their next great story in it.