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1657 River Road

Damascus, PA 18415
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Bed 5

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Bath 2

Bath

SqFt3,669

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Acres3.57

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The Otto Appley House - 1657 River RoadStep back in time while living fully in the present at this rare grand dame of the Delaware River, the Otto Appley House. Built in 1900 for the Appley family of physicians, this 5BR/2BA, 3,669 sq ft Colonial Revival residence is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Steeped in history yet thoughtfully modernized, the home embodies the perfect blend of preservation and contemporary comfort.The home's wrap-around porch floats above your own private 500 feet of Delaware River frontage, offering front-row seats to one of the area's most iconic landscapes. Inside, period character meets invisible modernization: gleaming hardwood floors, Andersen divided-light windows, original storm windows, and high-efficiency upgrades like a Na vien propane combi-boiler, LG ArtCool ductless mini-splits, and blown-in dense-pack cellulose insulation. Warmth and ambiance flow from two Kozy-Heat gas fireplaces, ensuring three sources of efficient winter comfort.The second floor offers four bedrooms--each with its own sink--plus a smartly configured bath with recirculating hot water. The third floor, reimagined from attic to living space in 2021, now hosts two sound-insulated office suites with in-floor power, ethernet, Velux skylights, and closed-cell spray foam insulation.Beyond the main house, the property boasts a new 2,000 sq ft climate-controlled garage with 13-foot ceilings, dual EV chargers, and expansive upstairs storage. Outbuildings include a rehabbed well house, a summer kitchen with panoramic eagle's-nest views (plus architectural plans for further expansion), and terraced grounds with an oversized 8-foot fire pit overlooking the river.Whether launching kayaks from your private access, fishing steps from your porch, or floating downriver to Narrowsburg, this property delivers the quintessential Upper Delaware lifestyle. All major systems--from new driveway and drainage to a whole-house Generac generator--

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $997,000

AD Id : 66998899

MLS Id : PW253077

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 3.57 Acres

Living Area Size : 3,669

Year Built : 1900

Garage : 2

County : Wayne

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 11 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full, Walk-Up Access, Unfinished
  • Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Metal
  • Interior Features

    Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, High Speed Internet, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs Roof: Asphalt, Metal Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Propane Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Screens
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Fireplace(s), See Remarks, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Heat Pump Water front: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1900 Construction Materials: See Remarks, Wood Siding Stories: 3 Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Side Porch Private Pool: No Water front Features: River Front, River Access View: Hills, River, Trees/Woods
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 3.57 Lot Description: Sloped, Rolling Slope, Back Yard, Sloped Up, Views, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees, Waterfront

    Property Information

    Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 126

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $997000 Original Price: $1195000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 07-0-0207-0068 Annual Tax: $8819.14

  • Parking Information

    Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Driveway

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Cable Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected, Propane, Natural Gas Not Available, Electricity Connected
  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross the Delaware River bridge in Cochecton at NY-97 and Cochecton Tpke Rt 371. Cross the bridge and take first left onto River Rd for 0.2 miles, house on right WaterSource: Private, Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/09/2026 @ 06:33

MLS: PW253077 LISTED BY: Barry Becker, Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United 845-610-6065 SOURCE: PikeWayne Association of REALTORS

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