Esther Mtn. Chalet is a luxury vacation rental property located in Wilmington within a 5 minute drive of Whiteface Mtn. Ski Center. This property is available turn key with all furnishings and features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths all on one level with a gas stone fireplace and kitchen with granite counters, Finlandia dry sauna, sundeck, hot tub and outdoor fire pit. The expansive private lot includes 19+ acres of land with spectacular views of Whiteface Mtn. and picturesque wetland views which attract many varieties of wildlife. Esther Mtn. Chalet is a fantastic vacation rental property.
3 miles from Whiteface Mt. Dramatic views of the mountain from back porch overlooking network of Beaver dams. Excellent birding/fishing (brook trout). Home is a few hundred feet off road in an open meadow offering privacy without isolation. Great Room has floor to ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace with sunset views. Sanctuary for some, peace and quiet for all. Property is offered furnished.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,344
$282,300 + $237,600
$519,900
2025
$6,344 (+1.1%)
$282,300 + $237,600
$519,900
2024
$6,275 (−4.2%)
$282,300 + $237,600
$519,900
2023
$6,550 (+8.9%)
$113,700 + $301,300
$415,000
2022
$6,015 (+23.1%)
$113,700 + $301,300
$415,000
2021
$4,886 (+4.7%)
$76,200 + $223,800
$300,000
2020
$4,667 (+5.4%)
$65,200 + $212,300
$277,500
2019
$4,429 (+1.5%)
$65,200 + $203,800
$269,000
2018
$4,365 (+4.3%)
$65,200 + $203,800
$269,000
2017
$4,183
$65,200 + $203,800
$269,000
Tax history for 57 Hardy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,344
$282,300 + $237,600
$519,900
2025
$6,344 (+1.1%)
$282,300 + $237,600
$519,900
2024
$6,275 (−4.2%)
$282,300 + $237,600
$519,900
2023
$6,550 (+8.9%)
$113,700 + $301,300
$415,000
2022
$6,015 (+23.1%)
$113,700 + $301,300
$415,000
2021
$4,886 (+4.7%)
$76,200 + $223,800
$300,000
2020
$4,667 (+5.4%)
$65,200 + $212,300
$277,500
2019
$4,429 (+1.5%)
$65,200 + $203,800
$269,000
2018
$4,365 (+4.3%)
$65,200 + $203,800
$269,000
2017
$4,183
$65,200 + $203,800
$269,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
19.66 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,525
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
155400A02600400030040000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Deck, Driveway, Gravel, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Sauna
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 14
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Lighting, Storage
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Spa Features: Above Ground
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1875.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,875
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Generator
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped, Many Trees, Rolling Slope, Wetlands
Lot Size : 7.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 7.10
Lot Size Area: 7.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 7.1
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,428.92
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
High School District: Lake Placid
Location Information
Directions: From Rt. 86 in Wilmington turn onto Fox Farm Rd. continue to the end of road then turn right onto Springfield Rd and continue until you reach Hardy Rd.on left. Turn onto Hardy Rd. and continue until you reach 57 Hardy Rd. on left. Follow driveway to the end of Rd. until you reach Esther Mtn. Chalet.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,525
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 19.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Essex County
APN: 155400A02600400030040000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
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Schools
Lake Placid Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 10.7mi
5/10
Lake Placid Junior Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$678,000 – $821,000
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