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For saleErrorPrice cut: $148K (5/14)
$997,000
5beds
3,669sqft

1657 River Rd, Damascus, PA 18415

5beds
3,669sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1900
3.57 Acres
2 Garage spaces
$272 price/sqft

What's special

Blown-in dense-pack cellulose insulationSound-insulated office suitesRehabbed well houseVelux skylightsAndersen divided-light windowsNavien propane combi-boilerRecirculating hot water

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 ...

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Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PW253077MLS Logo
Travel times

Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Barry Becker 917-892-0749,

Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United 845-610-6065

Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PW253077MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
  • Area: 16184
  • Dimensions: 119 x 136
Bedroom 1
  • Area: 18886
  • Dimensions: 133 x 142
Bedroom 2
  • Description: sink
  • Area: 21879
  • Dimensions: 143 x 153
Bedroom 3
  • Description: sink
  • Area: 144
  • Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bathroom 1
  • Description: ensuite; tub/shower
  • Area: 41180
  • Dimensions: 710 x 58
Bathroom 2
  • Description: tub/shower
  • Area: 696
  • Dimensions: 8 x 87
Other
  • Area: 822710
  • Dimensions: 1,610 x 511
Den
  • Description: off primary with sink
  • Area: 45825
  • Dimensions: 611 x 75
Dining room
  • Area: 27387
  • Dimensions: 1,611 x 17
Family room
  • Description: propane FP; wet bar;could be bedroom
  • Area: 34029
  • Dimensions: 199 x 171
Kitchen
  • Area: 20016
  • Dimensions: 139 x 144
Laundry
  • Area: 3953
  • Dimensions: 67 x 59
Living room
  • Area: 29928
  • Dimensions: 174 x 172
Office
  • Description: skylights
  • Area: 330120
  • Dimensions: 1,310 x 252
Office
  • Description: skylights
  • Area: 40296
  • Dimensions: 146 x 276
Heating
  • Fireplace(s), See Remarks, Forced Air
Cooling
  • Heat Pump
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Propane Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
  • Eat-in Kitchen, Wet Bar, Master Downstairs, Kitchen Island, High Speed Internet, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Screens
  • Basement: Full,Stone Floor,Walk-Up Access,Unfinished
  • Attic: Finished,Finished,Walk Up
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Propane, Family Room
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 3,669
  • Total interior livable area: 3,669 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 3,669
  • Finished area below ground: 0
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Driveway
  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Side Porch
  • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage, Rain Gutters
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Hills, River, Trees/Woods
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: River
  • Waterfront features: River Access, River Front
  • Body of water: Delaware River
  • Frontage type: River
Lot
  • Size: 3.57 Acres
  • Features: Back Yard, Sloped Up, Views, Landscaped, Front Yard, Historic District, Few Trees
Details
  • Additional structures: Garage(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Parcel number: 07002070068
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Other equipment: Generator

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • See Remarks, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
  • Updated/Remodeled
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Underground, Generator, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Cesspool, Septic Tank
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected, Propane, Natural Gas Not Available, Electricity Connected

Community & HOA

Community
  • Subdivision: None
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Damascus

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $272/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $477,200
  • Annual tax amount: $8,819
  • Date on market: 9/15/2025
  • Cumulative days on market: 278 days
  • Electric utility on property: Yes
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
5/14/2026Price change$997,000-12.9%$272/sqft
Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID #PW253077 Report a problem
3/28/2026Price change$1,145,000-4.2%$312/sqft
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #912371 Report a problem
9/15/2025Listed for sale$1,195,000+99.2%$326/sqft
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #912371 Report a problem
12/21/2020Sold$600,000-7.6%$164/sqft
Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID #203685 Report a problem
9/17/2020Listed for sale$649,000+123.8%$177/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Hudson Valley #H6070467 Report a problem
10/22/2013Sold$290,000$79/sqft
Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID #134531 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$8,417 +3%$477,200
2024$8,169 $477,200
2023$8,169 +26.2%$477,200 +93.8%
2022$6,471 +2.1%$246,200
2021$6,338 +3.7%$246,200
2020$6,111 +4.2%$246,200
2019$5,865 +1.5%$246,200
2018$5,776 +274.8%$246,200
2017$1,541 -60.8%$246,200
2016$3,934 $246,200
2014$3,934 $246,200
2013-- $246,200
2012-- $246,200
2011-- $246,200
2010-- $246,200
2007-- $246,200

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$5,900/mo
Principal & interest
$4853
Property taxes
$1047
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    Estimated market value

    $927,000

    $881,000 - $973,000

    $2,386/mo

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    Neighborhood: 18415

    Nearby schools

    Damascus Area School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.6 miles
    7/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    9/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    Honesdale High School
    Grades 9-12 • 14.1 miles
    9/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    10/10
    College Readiness Rating
    6/10
    Student Progress Rating
    9/10

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