**Highest & Best offers due by 7pm on Tuesday 5/6** Virtue lies between two extremes--the Golden Mean--and this beautifully renovated turnkey duplex in the heart of Kingston hits that sweet spot: classic charm, thoughtful upgrades, and income-generating potential. Built in 1889, the home blends authentic historic details with modern, sustainable features. Step onto the inviting front porch, set atop original antique Hutton bricks, and enter the upper unit. You're welcomed by a bright, open living area with hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen, featuring a butcher-block breakfast bar, offers picturesque views of the hillside and backyard, and opens directly onto a peaceful rear deck. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area can easily flex into a cozy den or workspace. Three sunlit bedrooms provide a calm retreat, paired with two stylish, contemporary bathrooms featuring walk-in showers and tasteful tile finishes. Outdoor spaces--including the front porch, newly built rear deck, and private yard offer ample room for relaxation and entertaining. The lower-level studio unit charms with exposed beams and direct yard access--ideal for guests or short-term rentals. Both units have dedicated washer/dryers, and the electrical panel is pre-wired for submetering. The home is fully electric, with efficient mini-split HVAC systems in each room for sustainability and comfort. The building envelope includes original clapboard siding, locally sourced brick, double-glazed windows, and a roof installed less than five years ago. Zoned T4N, this legal duplex offers fully permitted Airbnb potential, making it ideal for homeowners seeking supplemental income or flexible living arrangements. Just minutes from the rail trail, Hasbrouck Park, Kingston Point, and the bustling Rondout waterfront, the home connects effortlessly to parks, shopping, dining, and culture. In short, this turnkey duplex offers a rare combination of historic charm and modern ease.
Closed
$455,500
117 Newkirk Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
3beds
--baths
1,631sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1889
-- sqft lot
$458,700 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$2,649 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 10:42am
Listed by:
Wyatt Loomis Dusenbury 203-451-6464,
Corcoran Country Living
Bought with:
Brian Mathews, 10401325928
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 156940

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ductless, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement, In Bathroom
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,631
- Total interior livable area: 1,631 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Driveway, Additional Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Hills, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 56.35420
- Zoning description: T4N
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Clapboard, Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Kingston
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved