Ulster County and Kingston City property record for 257 E Chester St, Kingston, NY 12401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,558 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510800 48.82-9-25 |
| Primary APN | 510800 48.82-9-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1883 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,614 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 044792.000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 E CHESTER ST |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12401-3125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | T3N |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 951800 |
257 E Chester St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ulster County and Kingston City records, as of April 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E CHESTER ST, KINGSTON, NY 12401-3125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 E Chester St was $5,558 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 | $5,558.00 | $139,000 Land $27,000 Building $112,000 | $295,745 Land $57,447 Building $238,298 |
| 2023 | $139,000 (-) Land $27,000 Building $112,000 | $227,869 (+14.75%) Land $44,262 Building $183,607 | |
| 2022 | $139,000 Land $27,000 Building $112,000 | $198,571 Land $38,571 Building $160,000 | |
| 2021 | $4,335.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 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 257 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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