1657 River Road, Damascus, PA 18415

Damascus
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team
1657 River Road,Other, PA 18415
$899,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 3,669 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: barry becker
Office: kw hudson valley united
MLS#:912371
Source:OneKey MLS

Price summary

  • Price:$899,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$245.03

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Listing ID #:912371
  • Added:127 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 24, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Formal Dining
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Bedroom Description:First Floor Bedroom, Master Downstairs
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:3,669 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Ductless, Zoned
  • Heating:Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:3,669 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:3.57 Acres
  • Lot Features:Garden, Historic District, Sloped, Stone/Brick Wall, Views, Waterfront
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Clapboard, Foam Insulation, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Wayne Senior High School
  • Middle school:Wayne Central Middle School
  • Elementary school:Wayne Central Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Well
  • Sewer:Cesspool, Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$899,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$245.03
  • Tax amount:$8,819 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:High Speed Internet, Storage

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Detached, Driveway, Garage, Heated Garage, Storage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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