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259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 Property Information

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This building has 3 residential units and 0 commercial spaces.

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Primary address	259 Smith Avenue, Kingston
Zip code	12401
County	Ulster

Municipality	Kingston
Parcel ID	48.333-3-9

Sales & Tax Overview for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

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Sale date	08/28/2000
Sale price	$145,000

Arm's length	Register
Current property tax	$4,507

Lot & Building Information for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

Building sqft	2,861
Building class	Three Family Year-Round Residence (230)
Acreage	0.276
Lot dimensions	50 ft X 235 ft
Frontage	50
Depth	235
Year built	1914
Stories	2
Units	3
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	4
Kitchen	3
Water supply	Comm/public
Sewer type	Comm/public

Building style	Old style
Condition	Normal
Basement type	Full
Exterior wall material	Wood
Heat	Hot water/steam
Fuel	Oil
First story sqft	Register
Second story sqft	Register

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School district	Kingston

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About 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401?

259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 was built in 1914 and has a total of 2,861 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $156,500, the tax amount paid for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 is $5,887.

When was 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 last sold and what was the last sale price?

259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 was last sold in 08/28/2000 for $145,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

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Title Documents for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

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Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2	Doc image
08/29/2000 - R 08/28/2000 - D	Deed
05/30/1997 - R 05/14/1997 - D	Deed (Quit claim deed)

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Property Taxes for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

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Tax year	2025-2026
Base tax	$5,888
Current property tax	$4,507
Market value	$332,979
Assessed value	$156,500

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Assessment History for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year	Market value	Assessment value	Total tax rate	Property tax	Year over year change
2025	$274,561	$156,500	37.6219	$5,888	+49.41%
2024	$256,557	$156,500	25.18	$3,941	-10.58%
2023	$223,571	$156,500	28.16	$4,407	-13.94%
2022	$193,210	$156,500	32.72	$5,121	-8.86%
2021	$173,889	$156,500	35.9	$5,618	-7.21%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Abundant Life Academy	NR	Private	1-9	8	0.43
United Cerebral Palsey Of Ulster County	NR	Private	PK-12	59	0.43
United Cerebral Palsey Of Ulster County	NR	Private	PK-12	59	0.43
St Joseph School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	174	0.71
St Joseph School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	174	0.71

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Abundant Life Academy	NR	Private	1-9	8	0.43
United Cerebral Palsey Of Ulster County	NR	Private	PK-12	59	0.43
St Joseph School	NR	Private	PK, K-8	174	0.71
Good Shepherd School	NR	Private	PK-8	56	0.89
Kingston Catholic School	NR	Private	PK-8	206	1.24

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
United Cerebral Palsey Of Ulster County	NR	Private	PK-12	59	0.43
Kingston High School	4	Public	9-12	1,856	0.78
John A Coleman Catholic High School	NR	Private	9-12	180	1.93
UCP of Ulster County	NR	Private		0	3.66
Center For Spectrum Services	NR	Private		126	4.74

Neighbors for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston

Here are the neighbors for 259 Smith Avenue, Kingston.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
121 Downs St, Kingston	1,188	12/10/2003	$82,500
115 Downs St, Kingston	3,089	04/25/2025	$10
111 Downs St, Kingston	2,126	01/30/2024	$189,000
86 Elmendorf St, Kingston	2,156	10/15/1998	$49,500
118 Tenbroeck Ave, Kingston	1,350	09/08/2021	$229,000
130 Tenbroeck Ave, Kingston	1,465	09/09/2021	$420,000
122 Tenbroeck Ave, Kingston	997	06/28/2002	$98,936
230 Smith Ave, Kingston	2,582	04/27/2007	$188,000
126 Tenbroeck Ave, Kingston	1,328	05/26/2016	$79,900
120 Tenbroeck Ave, Kingston	1,464	05/16/2017	$123,000
119 Downs St, Kingston	1,772	05/26/2011	$150,000
224 Smith Ave, Kingston	2,283	10/07/1999	$68,000
60 Bruyn Ave, Kingston	16,629
116 Tenbroeck Ave, Kingston	1,242	01/09/2025	$399,000
238 Smith Ave, Kingston	3,100	12/06/2022
247 Smith Ave, Kingston	1,864	08/31/2012	$68,000
232 Smith Ave, Kingston	2,721	06/10/2019	$265,000
138 Cornell St, Kingston	1,593	11/23/2005	$250,000
132 Tenbroeck Ave, Kingston	1,556	01/03/2022	$315,000
133 Oneil St, Kingston	2,128	03/17/2016	$125,000

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