$1,195,000

1657 River Road, Other, PA 18415

  • 5 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 3,669 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1900
  • Property Lot Size Icon3.57acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $326/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

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 Status:
Active
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Hudson Valley : 845-791-8648
MLS ID:
912371
  • General: First Floor BedroomFirst Floor Full BathBreakfast BarCeiling Fan(s)Formal DiningHigh Speed InternetKitchen IslandPantryMaster DownstairsStorage
  • Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)Tankless Water HeaterWasher
  • Laundry: In Kitchen
  • Basement: FullUnfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • A/C: Central AirDuctlessZoned
  • Heating: ElectricForced AirHeat Pump
  • Fireplace: GasFireplaceFireplaces: 2
  • General: Rain Gutters
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Structures: Wrap AroundCovered
  • Parking: DetachedDrivewayElectric Vehicle Charging Station(s)GarageGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageStorageParking spaces: 2
  • General: Three Or More
  • Originating MLS: onekey2
  • School District: Wayne
  • County: Out of Area
  • Zoning: 07-07-0-0207-
  • View: Mountain(s)OpenRiverWater
  • Fencing: None
  • Utilities: Electricity ConnectedPhone AvailablePropaneSewer ConnectedTrash Collection PrivateUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: CesspoolSeptic Tank
  • Source: onekey2

This listing courtesy of Keller Williams Hudson Valley

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Location

Schools Nearby

D

Damascus Area School

174 High School Rd, Damascus, PA, 18415

Grades KG-8

0.57 miles away

D

Damascus Area School

174 High School Rd, Damascus, PA, 18415

Grades KG-8

0.57 miles away

H

Honesdale High School

459 Terrace St, Honesdale, PA, 18431

Grades 9-12

14.03 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.