1657 River Rd Damascus, PA 18415
Estimated payment $7,095/month
Highlights
- River Access
- River View
- Wood Flooring
- The property is located in a historic district
- Colonial Architecture
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Hudson Valley Brokerage Phone: 845-791-8648 License #40BE1163828 Listed on: 09/15/2025
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, October 11, 202510:30 am to 12:00 pm10/11/2025 10:30:00 AM +00:0010/11/2025 12:00:00 PM +00:00Historic Otto Appley House (1900) in the Damascus Historic District. 5BR/2BA, 3,669 sq ft Colonial Revival with wrap-around porch and 500 ft of private Delaware River frontage. Period charm meets modern updates: Navien combi-boiler, LG mini-splits, Andersen windows, dense-pack insulation, Kozy-Heat fireplaces. Renovated 3rd-floor offices, new 2,000 sq ft garage w/ dual EV chargers, summer kitchen, well house, and eagle’s-nest views. Just 2 hrs to NYC!Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,819
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 3.57 Acre Lot
- River Front
- Stone Wall
- Landscaped
- Sloped Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Heated Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Property Views
- River
- Mountain
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Wood Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 3,669 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Gas Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- River Access
- Wrap Around Porch
- Rain Gutters
Location
- The property is located in a historic district
Schools
- Wayne Central Elementary School
- Wayne Central Middle School
- Wayne Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Underground Utilities
- Well
- Tankless Water Heater
- Cesspool
- Septic Tank
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
Community Details
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 07-07-0-0207-
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,608 | $477,200 | $201,000 | $276,200 |
| 2024 | $8,169 | $477,200 | $201,000 | $276,200 |
| 2023 | $11,326 | $477,200 | $201,000 | $276,200 |
| 2022 | $6,471 | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
| 2021 | $6,338 | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
| 2020 | $6,338 | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
| 2019 | $5,946 | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
| 2018 | $5,776 | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
| 2017 | $1,541 | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
| 2016 | $5,476 | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $246,200 | $84,500 | $161,700 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 09/15/25 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | +99.2% | $326 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/21/2020 12/21/20 | Sold | $600,000 | -7.6% | $257 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/02/2020 11/02/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/17/2020 09/17/20 | For Sale | $649,000 | +123.8% | $278 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/22/2013 10/22/13 | Sold | $290,000 | -3.0% | $116 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/02/2013 10/02/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/20/2013 09/20/13 | For Sale | $299,000 | -- | $120 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $290,000 | None Available |
Source: OneKey® MLS
MLS Number: 912371
APN: 007165
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