77 W Chestnut Street, Kingston, NY 12401 (MLS# 20260078)

77 W Chestnut Street, Kingston, NY 12401

$1,865,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 5,424 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,651 Status: Pending Continue to Show

Current Price: $1,865,000 List Date: 4/22/2026 Last Modified: 5/09/2026

Overview

Description

Perched above the Rondout Waterfront in Kingston, The Coykendall House presents a rare study in late 19th-century architecture, where form, craftsmanship, and light converge in a way that feels both timeless and remarkably current. Defined by its rose hued brick façade, commanding turret, and layered rooflines, this Queen Anne Victorian is an exercise in proportion and detail. The wrap around porch softens the structure's geometry, while original stained-glass transoms introduce color and movement even before entering the home. Inside, the architecture unfolds with intention. Circulation is fluid yet deliberate, anchored by a sweeping staircase that acts as both structural spine and sculptural element. Light filters through curved glass and stained panels, shifting throughout the day and animating surfaces of ash flooring, oak paneling, and hand finished plaster walls. Rooms are defined not just by function, but by experience. The parlor's curved window wall softens the geome ... (Read more) Perched above the Rondout Waterfront in Kingston, The Coykendall House presents a rare study in late 19th-century architecture, where form, craftsmanship, and light converge in a way that feels both timeless and remarkably current. Defined by its rose hued brick façade, commanding turret, and layered rooflines, this Queen Anne Victorian is an exercise in proportion and detail. The wrap around porch softens the structure's geometry, while original stained-glass transoms introduce color and movement even before entering the home. Inside, the architecture unfolds with intention. Circulation is fluid yet deliberate, anchored by a sweeping staircase that acts as both structural spine and sculptural element. Light filters through curved glass and stained panels, shifting throughout the day and animating surfaces of ash flooring, oak paneling, and hand finished plaster walls. Rooms are defined not just by function, but by experience. The parlor's curved window wall softens the geometry of the space, creating an organic flow rarely seen in homes of this era. Opposite, the dining room spans the full width of the structure, its fireplace framed in handmade butterscotch tiles, an interplay of texture, warmth, and craftsmanship. Material integrity remains uncompromised. Original 9 foot oak pocket doors glide effortlessly, dividing and connecting spaces as needed. Tin ceilings, carved millwork, and preserved finishes speak to a level of construction that prioritized longevity as much as beauty. Upstairs, the architecture continues to reveal itself through variation in ceiling height, light, and spatial rhythm. The primary suite occupies a full span of the home, where scale meets restraint. The adjoining dressing area, with its original double sinks, transitions seamlessly into a modernized bath designed for comfort without disrupting the home's architectural language. Within the tower, a circular bedroom offers a unique spatial experience, walls curving gently with the structure, windows positioned to capture light from multiple exposures. Throughout the uppermost level, delightfully finished spaces are shaped by the original rooflines: intimate, atmospheric, and deeply connected to the geometry of the house itself. Beyond aesthetics, the home has been thoughtfully adapted for contemporary living. Updated mechanical systems, a whole house generator, and a recently installed roof ensure performance and reliability, all while preserving the integrity of the original structure. Set on a rare double lot, the exterior extends the architectural narrative. Mature plantings frame views and create privacy, while a winding path leads to a gazebo positioned to take in distant Catskill vistas. A historically sympathetic garage mirrors the language of the main house, reinforcing a cohesive architectural dialogue across the property. Moments from Kingston's Waterfront District where you'll find fine dining, marinas, and cultural offerings, the location balances access with elevation, close to everything, yet distinctly set apart. With only a handful of stewards over its lifetime, The Coykendall House remains an exceptional example of architecture that has not only endured, but evolved with intention. This is not simply a historic home. It is a living architectural composition, designed to be experienced, not just admired.

Listing Details MLS# 20260078

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 5424
Below Grade Finished Area: 1523
Living Area: 5424
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 1896
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 3
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 6
Wood Stove YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 343.84

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

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2250000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-08
Availability Date: 2026-04-22
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Schiller
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No

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

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Perched above the Rondout Waterfront in Kingston, The Coykendall House presents a rare study in late 19th-century architecture, where form, craftsmanship, and light converge in a way that feels both timeless and remarkably current. Defined by its rose hued brick façade, commanding turret, and layered rooflines, this Queen Anne Victorian is an exercise in proportion and detail. The wrap around porch softens the structure's geometry, while original stained-glass transoms introduce color and movement even before entering the home. Inside, the architecture unfolds with intention. Circulation is fluid yet deliberate, anchored by a sweeping staircase that acts as both structural spine and sculptural element. Light filters through curved glass and stained panels, shifting throughout the day and animating surfaces of ash flooring, oak paneling, and hand finished plaster walls. Rooms are defined not just by function, but by experience. The parlor's curved window wall softens the geometry of the space, creating an organic flow rarely seen in homes of this era. Opposite, the dining room spans the full width of the structure, its fireplace framed in handmade butterscotch tiles, an interplay of texture, warmth, and craftsmanship. Material integrity remains uncompromised. Original 9 foot oak pocket doors glide effortlessly, dividing and connecting spaces as needed. Tin ceilings, carved millwork, and preserved finishes speak to a level of construction that prioritized longevity as much as beauty. Upstairs, the architecture continues to reveal itself through variation in ceiling height, light, and spatial rhythm. The primary suite occupies a full span of the home, where scale meets restraint. The adjoining dressing area, with its original double sinks, transitions seamlessly into a modernized bath designed for comfort without disrupting the home's architectural language. Within the tower, a circular bedroom offers a unique spatial experience, walls curving gently with the structure, windows positioned to capture light from multiple exposures. Throughout the uppermost level, delightfully finished spaces are shaped by the original rooflines: intimate, atmospheric, and deeply connected to the geometry of the house itself. Beyond aesthetics, the home has been thoughtfully adapted for contemporary living. Updated mechanical systems, a whole house generator, and a recently installed roof ensure performance and reliability, all while preserving the integrity of the original structure. Set on a rare double lot, the exterior extends the architectural narrative. Mature plantings frame views and create privacy, while a winding path leads to a gazebo positioned to take in distant Catskill vistas. A historically sympathetic garage mirrors the language of the main house, reinforcing a cohesive architectural dialogue across the property. Moments from Kingston's Waterfront District where you'll find fine dining, marinas, and cultural offerings, the location balances access with elevation, close to everything, yet distinctly set apart. With only a handful of stewards over its lifetime, The Coykendall House remains an exceptional example of architecture that has not only endured, but evolved with intention. This is not simply a historic home. It is a living architectural composition, designed to be experienced, not just admired.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-22T19:00:09Z
Major Change Type: Back on Market
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20T15:26:06Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-22
Contingency: Pending Continue to Show
Back on Market Date: 2026-04-22

More Information

Book Information

Liber/Book: 1616
Page: 333
Section: 56.34

Showing Information

Showing Attended YN: Yes

Room Types

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

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

Appliances

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

Architectural Style

Victorian: Yes

Attic Features

Floored: Yes
Permanent Stairs: Yes
Stand Up: Yes

Basement

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

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Stone: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

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

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter: Yes
Stone: Yes

Heating

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

Interior Features

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

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Lot Features

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

Other Equipment

Generator: Yes
Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Other Structures

Gazebo: Yes

Parking Features

Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

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

Plumbing

Copper: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Roof

Fiberglass: Yes
Membrane: Yes

Security Features

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

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Utilities

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

Water Source

Public: Yes

Showing Requirements

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

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Great Room	First
Library	First
Bath Half	First
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Other Room	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Primary Bathroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Bathroom	Second
Den	Second
Office	Second
Sauna	Second
Bathroom	Third
Bathroom	Third
Library	Third
Bonus Room	Third
Bonus Room	Third
Bonus Room	Third
Laundry	Basement

Listing Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l-K

Listing Agent: Christina Ahouse

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.