Listed By:
KW Hudson Valley United

$ 899,000 1657 River Road Damascus, PA

MLS: 912371   Type: Single Family   County: Out Of Area   City: Damascus   Zip: 18415   Style: Colonial     Taxes: $8,819

Mortgage $4,221 /mo

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Half Baths

Sqr Footage

Acres

Built

5

2

0

3,669

3.57

1900

The Otto Appley House - 1657 River Road Step 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 Navien 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-have been updated for peace of mind. A rare offering of history, luxury, and riverfront living—just two hours from NYC.

Elementary School

Middle School

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Wayne Central
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Wayne Central
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Wayne Senior
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Price History

9/15/2025 Listed $1,195,000
3/28/2026 5% - $1,145,000
5/14/2026 13% - $997,000
8/27/2026 10% - $899,000

Sewer Cesspool,Septic Tank
Heating Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air,Ductless,Zoned
Utilities Electricity Connected,Phone Available,Propane,Sewer Connected,Trash Collection Private,Underground Utilities,Water Connected
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Tankless Water Heater,Washer
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Wrap Around
Architectural Style Colonial
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Clapboard,Foam Insulation,Frame,Wood Siding
Year Built 1900
View Mountain(s),Open,River,Water
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Parcel Number 07-07-0-0207-
Waterfront Features River Access,River Front
County Out of Area
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Garage Y/N Y
Total Rooms 11
Full Baths 2
Directions 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
High School Wayne Senior High School
City Out of Area
Disclosures Lead Paint,Seller Property Disclosure
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Wayne
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Wayne Central Elementary School
Property Attached Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 8819
Middle/Junior High School Wayne Central Middle School
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Virtual Tour https://tours.hometourvision.com/x2484866
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Wayne
Elementary School District Wayne
Virtual Tour https://tours.hometourvision.com/1657-River-Rd
PostalCity Other
AttributionContact 845-791-8648

Interior Features

Interior Amenities First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Full Bath,Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Formal Dining,High Speed Internet,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Master Downstairs,Storage
Basement Full,Unfinished
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Gas
Formal Dining Y
Basement Features Full, Unfinished
Basement (Y/N) Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Baths 2
General Features First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Full Bath,Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Formal Dining,High Speed Internet,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Master Downstairs,Storage
Ceiling Fan(s) Y

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Rain Gutters
Fencing None
Parking Features Detached,Driveway,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Garage,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Storage
Water Source Well
Total Parking 2
Parking Spaces 2
Parking Features Detached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage
Foundation Details Stone
Spa N
Building Area Total 3669
Frontage Length 500'
Waterfront Y/N Y
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
General Features Ext. Rain Gutters

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Listed By:
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Price 899K Avg 0

Sqr Feet 3,669 Avg 0

Cost / Sqr Ft $245 Avg $0

Taxes $8,819 Avg $0

Acres 3.57 Avg 0

Visits 182 Avg 0

Days on Site 378 Avg 20,724

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Bill Hasler
66 N Broadway
Nyack, NY
Cell: 845-555-4444