Spectacular hilltop post and beam contemporary with some of the most dramatic panoramic distant views in the county. Travel up the winding drive off one of Ghent's most attractive quiet country roads to your own private 14+ acre Mt. Olympus only 8 miles North of Hudson. Open LR/DR with fireplace and dual jaw dropping exposures. Premium cooks kitchen with 48 in. Dacor range, large stone terrace looks out to the Berkshires while the rear deck faces the Catskills. In addition to the 4 gracious bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths there is also a four season solarium, library and on the cathedral ceiling 2nd floor there is an x-large family room or office. Premium custom construction with 6 zone heat, central air, stand-by generator, specimen plantings, beautiful gardens & refined stonework. An understated top quality retreat in move-in condition and the site will leave you speechless, it's that special.,ROOF:Asphalt Shingles,ExteriorFeatures:Landscaped,Outside Lighting,Heating:Zoned,EQUIPMENT:Carbon Monoxide Detector,Smoke Detectors,FOUNDATION:Concrete,AboveGrade:3535
HVCRMLS #114940
May 9, 2017
Listed
$875,000
$248/sq ft
+5
Spectacular hilltop post and beam contemporary with some of the most dramatic panoramic distant views in the county. Travel up the winding drive off one of Ghent's most attractive quiet country roads to your own private 14+ acre Mt. Olympus only 8 miles North of Hudson. Open LR/DR with fireplace and dual jaw dropping exposures. Premium cooks kitchen with 48 in. Dacor range, large stone terrace looks out to the Berkshires while the rear deck faces the Catskills. In addition to the 4 gracious bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths there is also a four season solarium, library and on the cathedral ceiling 2nd floor there is an x-large family room or office. Premium custom construction with 6 zone heat, central air, stand-by generator, specimen plantings, beautiful gardens & refined stonework. An understated top quality retreat in move-in condition and the site will leave you speechless, it's that special.
Global MLS #201708862
Jun 8, 2017
Sold
$800,000
$226/sq ft
May 9, 2017
Listed
$875,000
$248/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 1998
Sold
$280,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,018
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2025
$9,018 (+6.0%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2024
$8,504 (+4.4%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2023
$8,145 (−4.6%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2022
$8,539 (−43.2%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2021
$15,028
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2020
$15,035 (+2.9%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2019
$14,616 (−1.1%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2018
$14,772 (+57.5%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2017
$9,379 (+5.1%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2016
$8,925 (−2.9%)
$177,000 + $273,000
$450,000
2015
$9,191 (+0.4%)
$177,000 + $273,000
$450,000
2014
$9,157
$177,000 + $273,000
$450,000
Tax history for 57 Waltermire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,018
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2025
$9,018 (+6.0%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2024
$8,504 (+4.4%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2023
$8,145 (−4.6%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2022
$8,539 (−43.2%)
$129,500 + $376,200
$505,700
2021
$15,028
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2020
$15,035 (+2.9%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2019
$14,616 (−1.1%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2018
$14,772 (+57.5%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2017
$9,379 (+5.1%)
$177,000 + $448,000
$625,000
2016
$8,925 (−2.9%)
$177,000 + $273,000
$450,000
2015
$9,191 (+0.4%)
$177,000 + $273,000
$450,000
2014
$9,157
$177,000 + $273,000
$450,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
14.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,796
Year built
1990
Style
Vacant Land
County
Columbia County
APN
103889A08400000010162110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage YN: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Total: 12
Parking Features: Off Street, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 4
Room 1 Information
Type: Half Bathroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Full
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 2
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oil Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Roof: Asphalt
Exterior Features: Garden, Lighting
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 3,535
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,600
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 14.5
Lot Size Square Feet: 631,620
Lot Features: Other, Rolling Slope, Private, Sloped, Views, Landscaped
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,925
Tax Annual Amount: $8,925
Financial Details: General Taxes: $3,053
Financial Details: School Taxes: $5,872
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Zoned
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
School District: Chatham
Location Information
Directions: From Hudson travel North on Rt 66 approx. 8 miles, turn Left onto Waltermire Rd. Driveway on Left approx. 0.3 miles.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,796
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 14.5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Columbia County
APN: 103889A08400000010162110000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
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Schools
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
Chatham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
Chatham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Ghent, NY • 12075
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.33M
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