This charming 2 bed, 1 bath cottage sits on 2 acres near the base of Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY. Nestled along Beaver Brook, you will enjoy a beautiful setting with a pond and partial Whiteface views. Features include a deck, 3-season sun porch, full unfinished basement/1 car garage with further living potential, and storage shed. A cozy livingroom woodstove is just one of the redundant heat sources, others include monitor heaters and electric baseboards. Acreage would be suitable for a lean-to in the woods or short walking trail. This is an ideal retreat for fisherman, mountain bikers, hikers, skiers, or anyone looking for an efficient home in the mountains.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$548Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Whit Bissell• Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
Bought with Christine Mulvihill• Engel & Volkers Lake Placid Real Estate
Charming 2 bedroom home within 1.8 miles of WhiteFace Mountain! Sit by the pond & the brook or take the footbridge to the woods and enjoy the peace, the fauna & flora. Or sit on the brand new 3 season porch overlooking the water. All brand new: tiled shower, flooring in kitchen/living room, V-groove pine walls, windows, vinyl shake siding, kitchen and stainless steel appliances, front porch, back deck and sliding glass doors, electrical, and more! Own two acres of land in the heart of Wilmington! A woodstove will warm you up after a day of hiking or skiing at WhiteFace, etc. A few projects need to be finished to include some siding, plumbing, electrical. Full basement. Cash or 203K.
ACVMLS #157392
Nov 16, 2016
Sold
$85,000
$103/sq ft
Aug 11, 2016
Listed
$99,900
$121/sq ft
Excellent vacation rental potential. This small ranch is only a five-minute drive to Whiteface Mountain in the Lake Placid school district. The outdoor deck offers you a view of the small pond and two-acre lot. Easy access off of Fox Farm Road means less plowing in the winter. The cozy layout and wood burning fireplace should keep your heating bills low. Some updates will be needed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,166
$178,400 + $155,000
$333,400
2025
$4,166 (+1.0%)
$178,400 + $155,000
$333,400
2024
$4,126 (+54.1%)
$178,400 + $155,000
$333,400
2023
$2,678 (+9.0%)
$89,200 + $74,800
$164,000
2022
$2,458 (−1.5%)
$89,200 + $74,800
$164,000
2021
$2,496 (+0.7%)
$55,400 + $92,700
$148,100
2020
$2,479 (+4.3%)
$55,400 + $87,000
$142,400
2019
$2,377 (+15.3%)
$55,400 + $84,000
$139,400
2018
$2,062 (+33.1%)
$55,400 + $84,000
$139,400
2017
$1,549 (−2.3%)
$65,400 + $18,900
$84,300
2016
$1,585 (+0.9%)
$65,400 + $18,900
$84,300
2015
$1,571 (+3.3%)
$62,200 + $62,300
$124,500
2014
$1,521
$62,200 + $62,300
$124,500
Tax history for 168 Fox Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,166
$178,400 + $155,000
$333,400
2025
$4,166 (+1.0%)
$178,400 + $155,000
$333,400
2024
$4,126 (+54.1%)
$178,400 + $155,000
$333,400
2023
$2,678 (+9.0%)
$89,200 + $74,800
$164,000
2022
$2,458 (−1.5%)
$89,200 + $74,800
$164,000
2021
$2,496 (+0.7%)
$55,400 + $92,700
$148,100
2020
$2,479 (+4.3%)
$55,400 + $87,000
$142,400
2019
$2,377 (+15.3%)
$55,400 + $84,000
$139,400
2018
$2,062 (+33.1%)
$55,400 + $84,000
$139,400
2017
$1,549 (−2.3%)
$65,400 + $18,900
$84,300
2016
$1,585 (+0.9%)
$65,400 + $18,900
$84,300
2015
$1,571 (+3.3%)
$62,200 + $62,300
$124,500
2014
$1,521
$62,200 + $62,300
$124,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
828
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
155400A02600300010660000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Basement
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Other, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Oven, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 18
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 828.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 828
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Stream
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Many Trees, Views, Waterfront
Water Body Name: Beaver Brook
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 2.0
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,485
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
High School District: Lake Placid
Location Information
Directions: Take Fox Farm Rd to 168 Fox Farm Rd (house is across street from from Fox Hollow sign/Hollow Lane).
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 828
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Essex County
APN: 155400A02600300010660000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
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Schools
Lake Placid Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 10.4mi
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Lake Placid Junior Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 90° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$432,000 – $522,000
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