Ulster County and Kingston City property record for 251 E Chester St, Kingston, NY 12401
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,711 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044770.000 |
| Primary APN | 044770.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,711 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,286 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 475 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 044770.000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 E CHESTER ST |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12401-3125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | T3N |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.011 |
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 951800 |
251 E Chester St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Ulster County and Kingston City records, as of April 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 E CHESTER ST, KINGSTON, NY 12401-3125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20044172 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3825 / 245 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Property Address | 251 E CHESTER ST, KINGSTON, NY 12401-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000012630 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 E CHESTER ST KINGSTON NY 124013125, KINGSTON, NY 12401-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000012630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 011887/000271 |
| Instrument | 12630 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 E Chester St was $8,518 with exemptions applied.
Source: Ulster County and Kingston City assessment roll, as of April 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster County |
| Municipality | Kingston City |
| Unified School District | Kingston City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,518.00 | $213,000 Land $26,000 Building $187,000 | $453,191 Land $55,319 Building $397,872 |
| 2023 | $213,000 (-) Land $26,000 Building $187,000 | $349,180 (+14.75%) Land $42,623 Building $306,557 | |
| 2022 | $213,000 Land $26,000 Building $187,000 | $304,286 Land $37,143 Building $267,143 | |
| 2021 | $6,151.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 E Chester St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 251 E Chester St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KINGSTON (CITY) WATER DISTRICT serves 24,000 people · EPA ID NY5503374 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 301 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Archtop Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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