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77 W Chestnut Street, Kingston, NY 12401

$2,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 5,424 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 1/08/2026 Last Modified: 1/08/2026

Description

For the first time in forty years, The Coykendall House, a meticulously preserved Queen Anne Victorian in Kingston, NY, is revealed. Built circa 1896 and perched above Kingston's historic Rondout Waterfront, this rare offering seamlessly blends architectural integrity, refined modern living, and close proximity to fine dining, arts and culture, marinas, and boutique shopping. Commissioned by George and Emma Coykendall, prominent figures of the Hudson River's industrial era, the home showcases craftsmanship that cannot be replicated today. Original details remain remarkably intact, including pristine oak pocket doors, more than two dozen stained glass transoms, hand carved woodwork, ash floors, preserved 1896 wallpaper and drapery, and multiple stone and wood fireplaces. The parlor unfolds with theatrical grace. Three commanding windows face the street, each crowned with its original 1896 stained-glass transom that scatters color like confetti across the ash floors. Beyond them, a rare curved-glass alcove bends the afternoon light into flickering ribbons that seem to dance across the baby grand piano. Spanning the full width of the house, the formal dining room is anchored by a striking fireplace framed in handmade butterscotch tiles. Oak paneling, generous proportions, and luminous light recall a time when meals were occasions and hosting was an art. It is easy to imagine rose laden luncheons, candlelit dinners, and evenings that stretched effortlessly into night. A sweeping staircase leads to a serene stained glass reading alcove illuminated by its original Tiffany pendant light, a jewel box of color and quiet. The stairway then turns toward an airy upper landing with its own fireplace, where warm light gathers and the home's craftsmanship seems to exhale. On this level, the bedrooms are imbued with the quiet grandeur of another era. The primary suite stretches the full width of the house, anchored by a luminous fireplace and intimate built-in seating. Just beyond, the dressing area showcases remarkable original 1896 double sinks, an exquisite preservation of Victorian luxury that feels both historic and unexpectedly modern. The spa like ensuite invites retreat, featuring a two person marble tiled shower, a teak sauna, and a jacuzzi soaking tub. The tower's second floor reveals a light-filled office, where three tall windows, still draped in the original curtains personally selected by the Coykendalls, frame views that have inspired imagination for more than 130 years. It is a space that feels both storied and inspired, equally suited for creative work or quiet reflection. Above, the third floor, originally designed as service quarters and still accessed by the internal stairwell, retains remarkable architectural integrity. Delightfully finished spaces include a captivating circular turret room wrapped in curving shelving, a tucked away wood shelved library, and a striking bath with a clawfoot tub nestled beneath the eaves. Behind the scenes, the home has been thoughtfully updated with state of the art commercial mechanical systems, a whole house generator for seamless power during inclement weather, and a newer roof installed over the home's complex peaks, turret, and porches, all while preserving the original four chimneys. Set on an oversized double lot, the grounds feature established perennial gardens, a large private yard hidden behind mature yews, and a winding path to a gazebo with views toward the Catskill Mountains. At the front of the property stands Kingston's last remaining gas lamppost, now electrified yet rich with old-world charm. For 130 years, and with only six stewards before it, this home has been thoughtfully protected, most recently by antiquarian book collectors whose lives were devoted to preservation, story, and legacy. Now, for the first time in a generation, it opens itself to a new chapter. Homes of this distinction seldom appear. Rarer still are those so beautifully intact, so deeply storied.

More Information MLS# 20260078

Contract Information

Availability Date: 2026-01-08 Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Owner Name: Schiller Occupant Type: Owner Lease Considered YN: No Current Price: $2,250,000 Original List Price: 2250000 List Price: $2,250,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-08 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address: 77 W Chestnut St Township: City of Kingston School District: Kingston Consolidated General Tax: 9062 School Tax: 15983 Tax Annual Amount: 25045 Assessors Full Market Value: 1297872 Tax Assessed Value: 610000 Tax Legal Description: 56.34-9-19 Parcel Number: 56.34-9-19 Tax Lot: 19 Tax Block: 9 Tax Exemptions YN: No Zoning: T3N Zoning Description: 1 Family Res Directions: Address is GPS friendly

General Property Information

Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 5424 Below Grade Finished Area: 1523 Lot Size Acres: 0 New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Attached Garage YN: No Garage Spaces: 1 Sign On Property YN: No Basement YN: Yes Stories: 3 Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 6 Wood Stove YN: No List Price/SqFt: 414.82 Bedrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 2 Living Area: 5424 Year Built: 1896

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: For the first time in forty years, The Coykendall House, a meticulously preserved Queen Anne Victorian in Kingston, NY, is revealed. Built circa 1896 and perched above Kingston's historic Rondout Waterfront, this rare offering seamlessly blends architectural integrity, refined modern living, and close proximity to fine dining, arts and culture, marinas, and boutique shopping. Commissioned by George and Emma Coykendall, prominent figures of the Hudson River's industrial era, the home showcases craftsmanship that cannot be replicated today. Original details remain remarkably intact, including pristine oak pocket doors, more than two dozen stained glass transoms, hand carved woodwork, ash floors, preserved 1896 wallpaper and drapery, and multiple stone and wood fireplaces. The parlor unfolds with theatrical grace. Three commanding windows face the street, each crowned with its original 1896 stained-glass transom that scatters color like confetti across the ash floors. Beyond them, a rare curved-glass alcove bends the afternoon light into flickering ribbons that seem to dance across the baby grand piano. Spanning the full width of the house, the formal dining room is anchored by a striking fireplace framed in handmade butterscotch tiles. Oak paneling, generous proportions, and luminous light recall a time when meals were occasions and hosting was an art. It is easy to imagine rose laden luncheons, candlelit dinners, and evenings that stretched effortlessly into night. A sweeping staircase leads to a serene stained glass reading alcove illuminated by its original Tiffany pendant light, a jewel box of color and quiet. The stairway then turns toward an airy upper landing with its own fireplace, where warm light gathers and the home's craftsmanship seems to exhale. On this level, the bedrooms are imbued with the quiet grandeur of another era. The primary suite stretches the full width of the house, anchored by a luminous fireplace and intimate built-in seating. Just beyond, the dressing area showcases remarkable original 1896 double sinks, an exquisite preservation of Victorian luxury that feels both historic and unexpectedly modern. The spa like ensuite invites retreat, featuring a two person marble tiled shower, a teak sauna, and a jacuzzi soaking tub. The tower's second floor reveals a light-filled office, where three tall windows, still draped in the original curtains personally selected by the Coykendalls, frame views that have inspired imagination for more than 130 years. It is a space that feels both storied and inspired, equally suited for creative work or quiet reflection. Above, the third floor, originally designed as service quarters and still accessed by the internal stairwell, retains remarkable architectural integrity. Delightfully finished spaces include a captivating circular turret room wrapped in curving shelving, a tucked away wood shelved library, and a striking bath with a clawfoot tub nestled beneath the eaves. Behind the scenes, the home has been thoughtfully updated with state of the art commercial mechanical systems, a whole house generator for seamless power during inclement weather, and a newer roof installed over the home's complex peaks, turret, and porches, all while preserving the original four chimneys. Set on an oversized double lot, the grounds feature established perennial gardens, a large private yard hidden behind mature yews, and a winding path to a gazebo with views toward the Catskill Mountains. At the front of the property stands Kingston's last remaining gas lamppost, now electrified yet rich with old-world charm. For 130 years, and with only six stewards before it, this home has been thoughtfully protected, most recently by antiquarian book collectors whose lives were devoted to preservation, story, and legacy. Now, for the first time in a generation, it opens itself to a new chapter. Homes of this distinction seldom appear. Rarer still are those so beautifully intact, so deeply storied.

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-01-08 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-01-08T17:25:15Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Built-In Refrigerator: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Gas Water Heater: 1 Microwave: 1 Range Hood: 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Victorian: 1

Attic Features

Floored: 1 Permanent Stairs: 1 Stand Up: 1

Basement

Finished: 1 Full: 1 Interior Entry: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

Book Information

Liber/Book: 1616 Page: 333 Section: 56.34

Construction Materials

Brick: 1 Stone: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1 Generator: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Garden: 1 Private Yard: 1 Smart Camera(s)/Recording: 1 Smart Irrigation: 1

Fencing

Partial: 1 Wood: 1

Fireplace Features

Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Flooring

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter: 1 Stone: 1

Heating

ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: 1 Hot Water: 1 Natural Gas: 1

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings: 1 Bookcases: 1 Built-in Features: 1 Cedar Closet(s): 1 Chandelier: 1 Coffered Ceiling(s): 1 Crown Molding: 1 Double Vanity: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 High Ceilings: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Natural Woodwork: 1 Pantry: 1 Sauna: 1 Smart Camera(s)/Recording: 1 Soaking Tub: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1 Laundry Room: 1

Levels

Three Or More: 1

Lot Features

Back Yard: 1 City Lot: 1 Garden: 1 Landscaped: 1 Level: 1 Private: 1

Other Equipment

Generator: 1 Irrigation Equipment: 1

Other Structures

Gazebo: 1

Parking Features

Driveway: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: 1 Front Porch: 1 Rear Porch: 1 Side Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Plumbing

Copper: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Road Frontage Type

City Street: 1

Roof

Fiberglass: 1 Membrane: 1

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1 Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1 Security System: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Utilities

Cable Connected: 1 Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1 Phone Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Showing Requirements

Appointment Only: 1 Call Listing Agent: 1 Listing Agent Must Accompany: 1 No Lockbox: 1 No Sign: 1 Text Listing Agent: 1

Showing Information

Showing Attended YN: Yes

Room Types

Bathroom: 1 Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom: 1 Bonus Room: 1 Bonus Room Level: Third Den: 1 Den Level: Second Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Great Room: 1 Great Room Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: Basement Library: 1 Library Level: First Office: 1 Office Level: Second Primary Bathroom: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second Sauna: 1 Sauna Level: Second Other Room: 1 Other Room Level: First

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 77 Street Direction Prefix: W Street Name: Chestnut Street Suffix: Street County: Ulster State: NY Zip Code: 12401 Town (Taxable): Kingston,City

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Range Hood; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Victorian Attic Features: Floored; Permanent Stairs; Stand Up Basement: Finished; Full; Interior Entry; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Brick; Stone Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator Exterior Features: Balcony; Garden; Private Yard; Smart Camera(s)/Recording; Smart Irrigation Fencing: Partial; Wood Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Great Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter; Stone Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment; Hot Water; Natural Gas Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Bookcases; Built-in Features; Cedar Closet(s); Chandelier; Coffered Ceiling(s); Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; High Speed Internet; Kitchen Island; Natural Woodwork; Pantry; Sauna; Sauna; Smart Camera(s)/Recording; Soaking Tub Laundry Features: In Basement; Laundry Room Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Back Yard; City Lot; Garden; Landscaped; Level; Private Other Equipment: Generator; Irrigation Equipment Other Structures: Gazebo Parking Features: Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Side Porch; Wrap Around Plumbing: Copper Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: City Street Roof: Fiberglass; Membrane Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Closed Circuit Camera(s); Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; No Lockbox; No Sign; Text Listing Agent Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Library; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Sauna; Other Room

Room Information

Great Room Level: First Library Level: First Bath Half Level: First Dining Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Other Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Primary Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Bathroom Level: Second Den Level: Second Office Level: Second Sauna Level: Second Bathroom Level: Third Bathroom Level: Third Library Level: Third Bonus Room Level: Third Bonus Room Level: Third Bonus Room Level: Third Laundry Level: Basement
Listing Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l-K
Listing Agent: Christina Ahouse
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.