Egyptian‑inspired Staten Island mansion with indoor pool lists for $2.2 million
A 1975 Charlie Azzue design on Todt Hill, known for its mural‑covered concrete façade and interior pool, goes on the market after owners paid just under $1 million in 2017.
A landmark, mural‑covered home on Staten Island’s Todt Hill has been listed for $2.2 million, bringing renewed attention to a distinctive 1975 design that blends Egyptian motifs with bold geometric concrete forms.
The four‑bedroom, three‑bath property was designed by local architect Charlie Azzue and is organized around open living spaces and abundant natural light. The house sits on a 14,950‑square‑foot lot, includes a circular drive and a detached two‑car garage, and features an indoor swimming pool off the central kitchen.
Listing agents Sari Kingsley and Anthony Caroccia described the home as a local landmark whose exterior often stops passersby. "It’s owning a piece of art, it’s owning a very special place on Staten Island," Kingsley said. Caroccia pointed to imagery painted on the interior and exterior walls, including ancient Egyptian ankh symbols, and said the murals carry "a lot of dynamic energy" intended to convey creativity and life.
The indoor pool room includes an expansive skylight and a fireplace, the agents said. The layout places the pool adjacent to the kitchen and dining area, creating an unusual adjacency that attracted attention when listing photos circulated on social media. Images shared by the Instagram account Zillow Gone Wild garnered more than 5,500 likes and prompted comments from architects and local residents.
Azzue, who built the house the same year Kingsley entered real estate, is remembered by the listing agent as "very modernistic in his approach to his visual feelings," and as an artist who worked in sculpture as well as architecture. Kingsley said she recalled the shock of the home’s debut amid a neighborhood of more traditional residences.
The sellers purchased the property in 2017 for just under $1 million and told agents they were ready to move on. Caroccia said the house "stands out very well being surrounded by other, more traditional homes" and that it has become a favorite with locals: "It’s one of those houses that everybody seems to know."
The listing acknowledges the home will need updating. Kingsley said it will appeal to buyers who appreciate its idiosyncratic design and are willing to carry out renovations to align the interior with their vision. "Somebody has to fall in love," she said. "So many people walk in the house and they fall in love."
Real estate on Todt Hill typically commands premiums for lot size and views, and unique architect‑designed houses often attract attention from niche buyers and architectural enthusiasts. The listing price represents a significant markup from the 2017 purchase, reflecting both the neighborhood market and the home’s rarity among Staten Island properties.
The house is being marketed through Kingsley Real Estate. Prospective buyers and brokers visiting the property have frequently paused to comment on its exterior and to photograph the murals, underscoring its role as a visually prominent piece of the local streetscape.