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.

Features
Heating System:
Heat Pump, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling System:
Zoned, Central Air, Ductless
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
View:
Water, Mountain(s), River, Open
Fence:
No
Patio:
Wrap Around, Covered
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters
Fireplace Features:
Gas
Fireplaces Total:
2
Flooring:
Hardwood
Garage Spaces:
2
Interior Features:
Master Downstairs, Pantry, Storage, Kitchen Island, High Speed Internet, Formal Dining, First Floor Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), First Floor Full Bath, Breakfast Bar
Laundry Features:
In Kitchen
Lot Features:
Historic District, Sloped, Stone/Brick Wall, Views, Waterfront, Garden, Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard, See Remarks
Parking Features:
Driveway, Garage, Detached, Storage, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Sewer:
Septic Tank, Cesspool
Utilities:
Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Trash Collection Private, Propane, Water Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Address Map
City:
Out Of Area
State:
PA
Street:
River
Street Number:
1657
Street Suffix:
Road
Postal Code:
18415
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
W76° 55' 57.8''
Latitude:
N41° 42' 11''
Directions:
Cross the Delaware River bridge in Cochecton at NY-97 and Cochecton Tpke Rt 371. Cross the bridge and take first left onto River Rd for 0.2 miles, house on right
PostalCity:
Other
Additional Information
Architectural Style:
Colonial
Construction Materials:
Frame, Wood Siding, Clapboard, Foam Insulation
Elementary School:
Wayne Central Elementary School
High School:
Wayne Senior High School
Levels:
Three Or More
Agent MlsId:
44617
MiddleOrJunior School:
Wayne Central Middle School
PhotosCount:
43
Special Listing Conditions:
No
Tax Annual Amount:
$8,819
Water Source:
Well
Office MlsId:
KWHV04

Residential - MLS# 912371

1657 River Road, Out Of Area, PA

5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
3,669 Sqft
$997,000
Listing ID #912371
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential
Property SubType :
Single Family Residence
Listing Type :
For Rent
Listing ID :
912371
Price :
$997,000
Rooms :
11
Bedrooms :
5
Bathrooms :
2
Bathrooms Total :
2
Square Footage :
3,669 Sqft
Building Area :
3,669 Sqft
Lot Area :
3.57 Acre
Year Built :
1900
Status :
Active
Listing Agent :
Barry Becker
Listing Office :
Keller Williams Hudson Valley
Agent info
Coldwell Banker American Homes
284 West Park Ave
Contact Agent
Walkscore