1657 River Rd

Damascus, PA 18415

$997,000
Price
5
Beds
3,669 Sq. Ft.
$272 / Sq. Ft.
3,669
Sq. Ft.
$272
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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 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--
  1. Listed by Barry Becker • Brokerage DRE #RBR002648 • Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United
    P: (917)-892-0749 C: (917)-892-0749 barrybecker@kw.com

Property Details for 1657 River Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
View
Hills, River, Trees/Woods
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
River Front, River Access
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/06/2026 08:52 AM

Property Details for 1657 River Road

StatusActive
MLS #PW253077
Days on Market9940
Taxes$8,819 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1900
Lot Size3.57 AC / 155,509 SF
CountyWayne County
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Stories3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size3.57 AC / 155,509 SF

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Property Information for 1657 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • 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
  • Latitude: 41.702667
  • Longitude: -75.065758
  • Senior Community: No
  • Water Body Name: Delaware River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 07-0-0207-0068
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,819.14
  • Tax Assessed Value: 477200
  • Tax Book Number: R-5794/229
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: Wayne Highlands
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Driveway
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 500'
  • Frontage Type: River
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Rolling Slope, Back Yard, Sloped Up, Views, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.57
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3669.0
  • Building Area Total: 3669.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Living Area: 3669.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Structure Type: House
  • Construction Materials: See Remarks, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal
  • Stories: 3
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Generator
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Underground, Generator, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Cesspool, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected, Propane, Natural Gas Not Available, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedrm, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Colonial, Covered, First Floor Full Bath, Formal Dining, Gas, Hardwood Floors As Seen, High Speed Internet, In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Mountain(s), None, Open, Pantry, Rain Gutters, River, River Access, River Front, Smoke Detector(s), Storage, Water View, Well, Wrap Around
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Side Porch
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Propane Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Up Access, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Propane, Family Room
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), See Remarks, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, High Speed Internet, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1, Office, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Den, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Master Bedroom
  • Has Spa: No
  • Water Heater: Instant Hot Water, Tankless
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Screens
Room Information
Room 1
  • Area: 41180.0
  • Description: ensuite; tub/shower
  • Dimensions: 710 x 58
  • Length: 710.0
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Width: 58.0
Room 2
  • Area: 40296.0
  • Description: skylights
  • Dimensions: 146 x 276
  • Length: 146.0
  • Level: First
  • Type: Office
  • Width: 276.0
Room 3
  • Area: 16184.0
  • Description: 14x14
  • Dimensions: 119 x 136
  • Length: 119.0
  • Level: First
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 136.0
Room 4
  • Area: 144.0
  • Description: sink
  • Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Area: 29928.0
  • Description: 17x17.5
  • Dimensions: 174 x 172
  • Length: 174.0
  • Level: First
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 172.0
Room 6
  • Area: 696.0
  • Description: tub/shower
  • Dimensions: 8 x 87
  • Length: 8.0
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Width: 87.0
Room 7
  • Area: 34029.0
  • Description: propane FP; wet bar;could be bedroom
  • Dimensions: 199 x 171
  • Length: 199.0
  • Level: First
  • Type: Family Room
  • Width: 171.0
Room 8
  • Area: 18886.0
  • Description: 20'x17, also a bedroom with propane FP, wet bar
  • Dimensions: 133 x 142
  • Length: 133.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 142.0
Room 9
  • Area: 822710.0
  • Description: 14'x15', sink in room
  • Dimensions: 1,610 x 511
  • Length: 1610.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 511.0
Room 10
  • Area: 330120.0
  • Description: skylights
  • Dimensions: 1,310 x 252
  • Length: 1310.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Office
  • Width: 252.0
Room 11
  • Area: 3953.0
  • Description: 8x9, tub/shower
  • Dimensions: 67 x 59
  • Length: 67.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Laundry
  • Width: 59.0
Room 12
  • Area: 20016.0
  • Description: 12x14, sink in room
  • Dimensions: 139 x 144
  • Length: 139.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 144.0

Property History for 1657 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2026

Price Change

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW253077

$997,000—
May 14, 2026

Price Change

ONEKEY #912371

$997,000—
May 14, 2026

Price Change

ONEKEY #912371

$995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2026

Price Change

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW253077

$997,000
05/14/2026

Price Change

ONEKEY #912371

$997,000
05/14/2026

Price Change

ONEKEY #912371

$995,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1657 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$201,000Additions$276,200Total$477,200
Tax Record2026$8,842 ($737 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,452 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,452 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size155,509 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyWAYNEAPN07-0-0207-0068Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1657 River Road

This home is within Wayne Highlands School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Preston School
Public - K to 8
Honesdale High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lakeside Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Stourbridge Primary Center
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Preston School
PublicK to 8

Honesdale High School
Public9 to 12

Lakeside Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Stourbridge Primary Center
PublicPK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1657 River Road, Damascus, PA 18415

1657 River Road is a single family home for sale in Damascus, PA 18415. This property was listed for sale on September 15, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United, it's currently listed at $997,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9940 days and was last sold on December 21, 2020. This listing's school district is Wayne Highlands School District. Nearby schools include Preston School, Honesdale High School and Lakeside Elementary School. 1657 River Road is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 3,669 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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