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Surf Pines

Surf Pines

Neighborhood in Seaside, Oregon

Clatsop County 97146

$854,335 Average Value
$379 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Quiet beach community with multiple waterfronts

Surf Pines is an oceanfront neighborhood between the more active communities of Seaside and Warrenton. “It’s a very quiet neighborhood,” says Tim Regan, the managing principal broker of Windermere Realty Trust, who was previously a resident. “You don’t know if it’s Labor Day weekend or a Tuesday in February.” With Sunset Lake nestled on its east side, Surf Pines offers plenty of water recreation. Properties on the lake side of the neighborhood often come with private docks, while those on the oceanfront side have backyard trails that lead to the sandy Sunset Beach.

Surf Pines offers residents miles of open seashore to explore and enjoy.
Surf Pines offers residents miles of open seashore to explore and enjoy.
The small but charming town of Surf Pines offers miles of seashore, lakes, and golf courses.
The small but charming town of Surf Pines offers miles of seashore, lakes, and golf courses.
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Clamming on Sunset Beach, fishing in Sunset Lake

Sunset Beach State Recreation Site stretches across 120 acres of the Pacific coast, with vantage points of Cape Disappointment in the north and Ecola State Park in the south. Hikers can catch a glimpse of bald eagles perched on wooden posts, and seals sometimes make their way to shore. The shoreline—as well as the larger surrounding Clatsop County—is known for clamming, though locals can also experience the beach by car. “It’s wide and sandy,” Regan says. “It’s one of the few [beaches] left in Oregon you can drive on.” Sunset Beach is also the destination of the Fort-to-Sea Trail. Starting in Fort Clatsop to the east, the 6.5-mile trail cuts across the neighborhood to reach the ocean, recreating the path Lewis and Clark would’ve taken in the winter between 1805 and 1806. Half a mile inland, Sunset Lake provides more waterfront recreation. The nearby Sunset Lake Campground and RV Park has firepits, picnic tables and a general store. A wooden dock overlooks a layer of lily pads, while anglers can fish for bass, trout and catfish.

With several lakes in the area of Surf Pines, fishing will become second nature.
With several lakes in the area of Surf Pines, fishing will become second nature.
If your tired of walking the beach, why not drive the beach Sunset Beach State Recreation Site.
If your tired of walking the beach, why not drive the beach Sunset Beach State Recreation Site.
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Beachfront homes part of Surf Pines Homeowners Association

Homes in Surf Pines line the offshoots of Manion Road, while beachfront estates enjoy views of the vast Pacific on Ocean Road. Ranch-style homes—seemingly built during the 1970s in waves, and also between the 1990s and early 2000s or after 2020—can cost between $500,000 and $700,000. Sprawling single-level homes and larger, two-story houses built after the 1970s can fetch between $900,000 and $1.8 million. Houses on the coast come with trails that lead straight to the water, and many feature weathered shingles that add to the beachy look of Surf Pines. Most residents belong to the Surf Pines Homeowners Association, though it mainly enforces safety measures, like the neighborhood's 25-mile-per-hour speed limits. “It’s not about what you can build or not build. There are no design standards,” Regan says. “It’s about maintaining the roads and the safety officer who lives at the south gate.”

Take a long walk on the beach and enjoy the sun at Surf Pines.
Take a long walk on the beach and enjoy the sun at Surf Pines.
Rows of oceanfront homes line the shoreline in Surf Pines.
Rows of oceanfront homes line the shoreline in Surf Pines.
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Espresso at The Nest and Mé Latte Espresso

There are several places to get coffee in Surf Pines before a day on the beach. Customers will find quiche, croissant sandwiches, scones and chocolate tahini rolls, along with espresso, specialty lattes and teas in a cheery blue space called The Nest by Dough Dough. Further south, Mé Latte Espresso is a firetruck red coffee hut that brews flavored lattes to be enjoyed with muffins, bagels or biscotti. It also offers frosty blended coffees and refreshing smoothies for those hot summer days. Almost equidistant from Seaside and Warrenton, Surf Pine residents have access to grocery stores like Safeway and Fred Meyer in both towns between 5 and 10 miles away.

Swing by Me Latte for a hot cup of joy on your morning commute from Surf Pines.
Swing by Me Latte for a hot cup of joy on your morning commute from Surf Pines.
Stop in and say hello at the friendly corner bakery the Nest in Surf Pines.
Stop in and say hello at the friendly corner bakery the Nest in Surf Pines.
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Protective public school locations mitigate flood damage

Children in Seaside can begin their K-12 journey at Pacific Ridge Elementary School, which was established in 2020 and is yet to be scored by Niche. Seaside Middle School earns a 2 out of 10 from GreatSchools, while Seaside High School earns a B-minus from Niche. High schoolers can choose between a variety of electives, like calligraphy, graphic design, criminal justice, culinary arts and a food truck specialty course, in addition to extracurricular clubs for community service, creative writing and robotics. Because the coastal area is at an increased risk of potential ocean flooding, all three schools are located on the east side of a hill that protects students from high tides.

Warrenton Grade School is a public elementary school in Warrenton Oregon.
Warrenton Grade School is a public elementary school in Warrenton Oregon.
Warrenton High School is a public high school in Warrenton OR.
Warrenton High School is a public high school in Warrenton OR.
Seaside High School maintains a B-minus from Niche.
Seaside High School maintains a B-minus from Niche.
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Beachfront homes on Ocean Drive

Sunset Beach Road runs from the coastline, past The Nest by Dough Dough and Sunset Lake, to merge into the Oregon Coast Highway. It travels north to Warrenton and Astoria and south to Gearhart, Seaside and Cannon Beach. Ocean and Manion drives run parallel to each other along the west side of the neighborhood. Homes on Ocean Drive face the Pacific Ocean, while several cul-de-sacs shoot off Manion Drive, one of the main residential stretches in Surf Pines.

Sunset Beach State Recreation Site is just a block away from home in Surf Pines.
Sunset Beach State Recreation Site is just a block away from home in Surf Pines.
Palatial homes with ocean views make a great second home in Surf Pines.
Palatial homes with ocean views make a great second home in Surf Pines.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Surf Pines US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$926,000
Median Single Family Price
$728,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$379
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Months of Supply
4.70
Median List Price
$813,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
227
Median Year Built
1990
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,080
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
29,620

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,014
Median Age
56
Population under 18
16.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$90,872
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,757

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.9%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
Below the national average
65.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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