1657 River RD Other, PA 18415
5 Beds
2 Baths
3,669 SqFt
Open House
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,669 sqft
Price per Sqft $325
MLS Listing ID 912371
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $8,819
Lot Size 3.570 Acres
Acres 3.57
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
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.
Location
State PA
County Out Of Area
Rooms
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Dining, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Storage
Heating Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air, Ductless, Zoned
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Gas
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry In Kitchen
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters
Parking Features Detached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence None
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Private, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Waterfront Description River Access,River Front
View Mountain(s), Open, River, Water
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Historic District, Landscaped, See Remarks, Sloped, Stone/Brick Wall, Views, Waterfront
Foundation Stone
Sewer Cesspool, Septic Tank
Water Well
Level or Stories Three Or More
Structure Type Clapboard,Foam Insulation,Frame,Wood Siding
Schools
Elementary Schools Wayne Central Elementary School
Middle Schools Wayne Central Middle School
High Schools Wayne
School District Wayne
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None
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