With the Pacific Ocean fiercely lapping against the shores to the west, Otter Rock is a stunning coastal enclave right on the Oregon Coast. Its smattering of beautiful rock configurations, beach-adjacent homes and small collection of local businesses make it a cherished coastal community.
The most unique natural feature of Otter Rock is the Devils Punchbowl, a hollow rock formation sculpted by collapsed caves and rough waves. Around here, locals can go whale-watching, watch the cormorants and gulls take flight, explore the tidepools and enjoy scenic picnics. The high tides and winter storms often send the waves churning and crashing against the Punchbowl in a powerful display of nature in action. Just north of the Punchbowl is the biodiverse Otter Crest Marine Gardens, full of chiton and starfish to seals and sea lions. Passing underneath Spencer’s Creek Bridge, beachgoers will find Beverly Beach State Park, a five-mile expanse lined with shore pines and scattered with nurse logs. During the fall, the beach also gets littered with long ropes of bull kelp that have been uprooted by winds and moved to the shore. Just beyond is Cape Foulweather, a scenic peak that rises 500 feet above sea level and is considered where Oregon began because of its discovery in 1778.
Just beyond the Devil’s Punchbowl are several local businesses. Mo’s Seafood & Chowder has been specializing in its namesake dishes for over 75 years and keeps one of its three locations right in Otter Rock. Cliffside Coffee and Sweets offers an eclectic menu of comfort food favorites, including hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, ice cream and fudge. Flying Dutchman Winery is the only working winery on the Oregon coast, plus it boasts an ocean-view picnic area. Pura Vida Surf Shop supplies gear to hit the waves and surfing lessons to hit them with care. Groceries can be bought at Walmart Supercenter, Safeway and Fred Myer in Newport.
Many Otter Rock homes share proximity to the beach and are guarded by lots of trees, providing ample shade and a welcoming woodsy feel. “They’re usually a bit quainter and cottage-like versus cookie-cutter homes,” says Audra Powell, a principal broker for Advantage Real Estate who has sold homes in the Newport area. “It’s really a mixed bag, but you get a lot of cedar-shingled homes that have that traditional coast look.” Otter Rock include condos, cottages and two-story bungalows. On the north side of Otter Rock is Sea Crest, a gated community with upscale, traditional homes. All over, condo prices range between $18,000 to $270,000 while two-bedroom homes can run anywhere between $515,000 to $770,000. Properties all over tend to remain on the market for about 90 days.
Otter Rock is roughly five miles from Depoe Bay and eight miles from Newport. Both of these city centers can be reached by hopping on Highway 101. Public transit is also provided by the North County line. The closest airport is Newport Municipal, a 13-mile drive and the closest medical facility is Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital.
Yaquina View Elementary School serves kindergarten through second grade, and Sam Case Elementary School serves third through fifth grade. Both earned B-grades from Niche. Newport Middle School also holds a B, while Newport High School has a B-plus grade and offers a full International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Some homes are short-term vacation rentals and come with fractional ownerships so the neighborhood can be busier during the warmer months. The Otter Rock Fire Department is located in a residential area, so those living near the station should be advised that siren noise is possible.
Marilyn Grove
Advantage Real Estate
(541) 351-7957
58 Total Sales
2 in Otter Rock
$11K - $719K Price Range
Rebecca Kirkendall
Century 21 Shorepine Properties
(971) 407-5867
221 Total Sales
1 in Otter Rock
$945,000 Price
Audra Powell
Advantage Real Estate
(541) 351-7846
119 Total Sales
1 in Otter Rock
$433,000 Price
Judy Vial
Taylor & Taylor Realty Co.
(541) 981-6530
95 Total Sales
7 in Otter Rock
$20K - $147K Price Range
Michael Kessinger
Equity Plus Real Estate
(628) 243-7855
106 Total Sales
1 in Otter Rock
$178,000 Price
Michelle Carlon
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
(541) 539-4563
30 Total Sales
1 in Otter Rock
$423,000 Price
On average, homes in Otter Rock, Newport sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Otter Rock, Newport over the last 12 months is $240,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$995,000
This custom modern contemporary home offers captivating ocean views from the upper floor and front yard. Featuring 2 spacious primary en suites, totaling 3/3 bdrm/bath , luxury vinyl plank, carpet (option) and tile flooring, and quartz countertops throughout. Construction has not yet begun—secure your contract now to choose finishes, colors, and features. Located in a gated ocean-view community
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Private gated community with beach access and resident amenities
Beach neighborhood with lots of outdoor recreation, local shops and restaurants
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Beachside neighborhood near Highway 101, several cities and many parks
