$1,396,778Average Value$731Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Haystack Rock and unique businesses set Cannon Beach apart
Haystack Rock juts out of the Pacific Ocean, a mile or so away from the Seal Rock Beach neighborhood of Cannon Beach. Boutiques, art galleries, seafood restaurants and beach cottages line the neighborhood’s streets further inland. “I’ve driven the whole Oregon coast and visited every beach town,” says Jeff Etchison, a principal broker with Windermere Realty Trust, who has been in the business for 30 years and resides in Cannon Beach. “It’s just much more unique than all the other beach towns. The downtown doesn’t allow franchises here, so every business in Cannon Beach is unique in that way.”
DragonFire Gallery features renowned Pacific Northwest art in Seal Rock Beach.
Seal Rock Beach is a sandy walk away from the iconic Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, OR.
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Fresh seafood and local Northwestern cuisine
Most of Seal Rock Beach’s shops, restaurants and art galleries can be reached on foot between First Street and Third Street. Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge is the longest standing, founded in 1944. Patrons enjoy Willapa Bay oyster shooters and oyster Rockefeller at the bar’s leather stools before exploring menu staples like filet mignon, halibut or Dungeness crab casserole.
Further south, Anna’s Table is a source-to-table restaurant and takes pride in crafting Northwestern cuisine, with seasonal entrees including spring chinook salmon, petrale and root vegetable curry complemented by regional mushrooms. Customers can observe the chef and his team plating elegant dishes in the open kitchen from the light and airy dining room. The neighborhood is home to Mariner Market, though locals often travel south to Fresh Foods—less than 3 miles away—or to Costco and Fred Meyer in Warrenton for larger grocery hauls.
Grab some wild caught seafood at Ecola Seafood Restaurant & Market in Cannon Beach.
Anna's Table showcases the abundance of the nearby waters with each thoughtfully crafted dish.
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Running, biking and flying kites on the beach
The beach is one of the neighborhood’s main attractions. Visitors wade out to Haystack Rock to observe the surrounding marine life, including colorful sea stars and tufted puffins. Onlookers can catch glimpses of water spouting from the gray whales that pass town during their annual migration route from mid-March to mid-April, and again from mid-December to mid-January. “A lot of people like to just hang out and walk from one end to the other,” Etchison says. “It’s about a 3-mile stretch. They also like to run, ride bikes and fly kites.”
Ecola Creek curves inland from the Pacific Ocean, and Les Shirley Park stretches across its north shore. A green space and a popular gathering spot for Roosevelt elk, the park is the historic site of Private Hugh McNeal’s death, a member of the Lewis and Clark team. Downtown, a soccer field, two pickleball courts, a playground and a skate park lend to more outdoor recreation.
Seal Rock Beach residents can enjoy a plethora of activities on Cannon Beach.
Kite flying is a popular pastime on Cannon Beach in the Seal Rock Beach neighborhood.
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The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest
The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest has over 60 years of history. Started after an earthquake in Alaska caused a tsunami near the oceanfront town, the contest is held every June. Participants seek to outdo one another with intricate sand creations, and the event also includes a pancake breakfast, live music and a beach bonfire in the evening.
Coastal cottages with views of the Pacific
With many neighborhood homes having beach access and oceanfront views, the median home value in Seal Rock Beach is about $160,000 higher than the average across the Astoria metro area. Two-story cottages—many built throughout the 1970s—can cost between $600,000 and $750,000, while larger custom beach homes with shingles or natural wood siding, wooden decks and views of the coast can fetch around $1 million to $2.5 million. Condos with amenities like indoor tennis courts, indoor pools and proximity to the water can also be found in Seal Rock Beach. Two-bedroom units can cost between $500,000 and $715,000, while three-bedroom condos can sell for around $1.1 million.
Seal Rock Beach may be at a potential risk of flooding; high amounts of rainfall may cause water to rise in creeks, while high tides and strong waves may cause overflow from the ocean. Cannon Beach has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program since the 1970s, which makes federally backed flood insurance available to all property owners in the city.
Take a stroll on Cannon Beach, a few steps from your beachside condo in Seal Rock Beach.
Cedar plank shingles adorn this two story cottage in Seal Rock Beach.
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Pacific Projects at Seaside High School
Students in Seal Rock Beach may attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School, established in 2020 and rated a B-minus from Niche. Students may then advance to Seaside Middle School, rated a C. Seaside High School maintains a B-minus from Niche. High school seniors are required to complete a Pacific Project, a community service endeavor on which they spend at least 50 hours and summarize with a visual display.
Seaside Middle School is committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence in Seaside, OR.
Children in Cannon beach will attend Seaside High School to round off their primary education.
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Connected to Astoria by highway and public transit
Oregon Coast Highway borders the neighborhood on its east side. The thoroughfare passes the coastal communities of Seaside, Gearhart and Warrenton on its way north to downtown Astoria; it also continues south along the Oregon coast, passing through Tillamook and eventually crossing the California border. Most of Seal Rock Beach’s eateries and shops, like Driftwood Restaurant and Lounge and Anna’s Table, are concentrated on North Hemlock Street.
The Northwest Connector’s Cannon Beach – Seaside route stops at several locations along Hemlock Street before making its way north to Warrenton. The Oregon POINT intercity bus also picks up passengers in Cannon Beach before dropping them off in Astoria or Portland on its Northwest route. A bicycle-friendly city, both bus lines accommodate Cannon Beach passengers who have bikes.
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Parks in this Area
Whale Park
Chapman Beach
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce Park
Cannon Beach
Les Shirley Park
Ecola Creek Park
NeCus’ Park
Elk Run Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Seal Rock Beach
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Seal Rock Beach, Cannon Beach sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Seal Rock Beach, Cannon Beach over the last 12 months is $1,285,650, up 47% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled on a corner lot in the coveted North End of Cannon Beachsits a new construction jewel, located less than a block from the beach.This modern and spacious 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home offers an open floor plan with tall ceilings and walls of windows. Boasting two primary suites (with one on the main floor). The large kitchen features high end Bertazzoni appliances with built in refrigerator
Robin RisleyCascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Located in one of Cannon Beach's most sought-after communities, this home is just minutes from boutique shops, fine dining, and endless outdoor adventures. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a coastal dream home in Chapman Point! This charming home offers a perfect blend of comfort and leisure, making it ideal for anyone who embraces coastal living. Enjoy panoramic vistas from your living
Newly Cleared wide footpath through the woods from 6th street to easily view this vacant land investment opportunity! Start fresh with these2 secluded, wooded lots in desirable North End Cannon Beach. A reverse floor plan structure could offer potential ocean and Haystack Rock views. Potential space for a primary residence, guest house, or more.Utilities are currently available on 6th Street,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
439
Median Age
56
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,582
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,068
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
56.2%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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