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Waldport's outdoor attractions appeal to many interests
Partly surrounded by the waters of the Alsea River, Waldport overflows with places for outdoor play. This community on the Central Oregon coast features a varied habitat of forests, beaches and saltwater, and is an environment rich with opportunities for hiking, crabbing and more. Some houses here offer water views, but options vary quite a bit. It comes in a package that’s quieter than some tourist destinations elsewhere on the coast. “I moved here from Phoenix, so I’m used to the desert,” says local Realtor Richard Hoffman with Emerald Coast Realty, who has lived in Waldport for about eight years. “To me, [Waldport] is one of the most incredible places. It’s just beautiful.”
Waldport is a city on the Oregon Coast featuring a variety of activities such as hiking, crabbing and fishing.
Waldport is one of the quieter beach communities along the Oregon Coast.
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Outdoor activities abound on land and water
Residents aren’t far from outdoor recreation space, no matter where they live in Waldport. The community has miles of beaches for those who prefer sunbathing or a stroll by the water. “We’ve got 7 miles either way,” Hoffman says. “Depending on which side of the river you’re on, you can walk the beach all the way from Waldport to Yachats or from Waldport to Seal Rock — at low tide you can walk all the way, just on the beach.” Hiking areas include the Woodland Trail, which winds through trees for a mile farther inland. The trail is accessible just about a mile from the Red River Disc Golf Course, a tough 18-hole circuit built across rugged terrain.
In the water, crabbing is a big deal. Alsea Bay, near where the Alsea River meets the Pacific Ocean, is teeming with Dungeness crabs, known for their sweet flavor. People also like to go kayaking in the area, Hoffman says. “Here you can enjoy a lot of days outside,” Hoffman says. “Especially in the summer. The winters are kind of wet, but the summers are beautiful.”
The beach in Waldport connects all the way south to Yachats.
Dungeness crab are famous for their sweet taste and can be caught in Alsea Bay in Waldport.
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Waldport has homes small and large, classic and modern
The houses around this small community vary quite a bit, from midcentury bungalows to recently built new traditional options. Waterfront homes command higher prices, but buyers can find values among some inland properties. “There are homes for everybody — for the majority,” Hoffman says. Houses sell for $245,000 to $1 million based on age and location — those with ocean views tend to go for prices in the $800,000s and $900,000s. “It’s mostly a retirement and second-home community,” Hoffman says. Waldport also has manufactured homes for $75,000 to $400,000.
New traditional homes can be found around the city of Waldport.
There are a number of manufactured homes in Waldport, Oregon.
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Beachcomber Days brings an annual party and parade to the area
Waldport kicks off the summer with its annual Beachcomber Days celebration, a nearly 70-year tradition that takes place every Flag Day in mid-June. The popular event features a parade, a car show, a food court and multiple bands across two stages. “That’s a pretty big event. We get people from all over for that,” Hoffman says. The Beachcomber Days organization hosts other festivities throughout the year as well, including a trunk or treat at the Waldport Community Center and a lighted holiday parade in mid-December.
The streets of Waldport are home to its annual Beachcomber Days celebration.
Waldport Community Center hosts a variety of events including a trunk or treat.
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Waldport residents have convenient access to commercial amenities
The commercial core of Waldport is located between Highway 101 and Highway 34. It’s an area where locals can find various restaurants, banks, car repair shops, barber shops and a Ray’s Food Place supermarket. Dining options include Fresh Mexican and Azul Mexican Restaurant. “They’re great places,” Hoffman says. The garlic knots at Grand Central Pizza are a favorite, and the Salty Dawg Bar & Grill is a spot for seafood with views of Alsea Bay. “I think the thing I like the most about Waldport myself is that it’s not the tourist destination like Yachats and Newport are,” Hoffman says. “Highway 101 goes through just the western part of it, but we still have our town — we’ve got the grocery store, the gas station. All this stuff that we can access without fighting tourists.”
Ray's Food Place provides groceries for residents of Waldport.
Salty Dawg Bar & Grill serves fresh seafood with a side of sassiness.
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Lincoln County public schools come close by
Kids in Waldport can go to schools in the Lincoln County School District, which has a C-plus grade on Niche. The district runs up and down the coast, but students here are zoned for schools that fall within Waldport. The C-plus-rated Crestview Heights School covers kindergarten through sixth grade. It has an active Booster Club supporting student programming like a Battle of the Books team that competes against other schools by answering “Jeopardy!”-style questions about the books they read. Crestview is next to Waldport Middle and Waldport High School, which rate B-minus and B, respectively. Both schools' Career and Technical Education programs include subjects in Natural Resource/Forestry and Visual Design and Communication.
Crestview Heights School is a public school in Waldport, Oregon.
San Marine children can attend Walport MIddle and High School for grades 7-12.
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Highway 101 helps connect people to the rest of the region
Scenic Highway 101 runs 363 miles along the Oregon Coast and connects people in Waldport to other coastal communities, like Yachats and Newport. Waldport’s signature, arched Alsea Bay Bridge, is part of Highway 101. Highways 101 and 84 are also lined with Lincoln County Transit bus system stops.
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On average, homes in Waldport, OR sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Waldport, OR over the last 12 months is $495,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Oregon Coast Property Management$1400 Rent $2800 Security DepositCharming apartment featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, perfect for comfortable living, assigned parking and a short distance to downtown Waldport.Please read and agree to our policy and procedures before requesting a showing.
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Bayshore is a naturally rich neighborhood. Not only is it bordered by the Alsea River and the Alsea Bay, but it features forested beaches and with waters full of Dungeness crab, clams, salmon and steelhead. "It's on a peninsula between the ocean and the bay. and you can catch your dinner every night because there’s so many opportunities,” says Heidi Rogers, an Oregon Coast native and Principal Broker with Sotheby's International Realty. "You can explore miles of sandy beaches and it's all flat so you can get good exercise," she adds. And while shopping and dining options are just minutes away, Bayshore focuses on residents and recreation over retail -- which suits the neighborhood just fine.
In addition to the tons of beach access in Bayshore, the neighborhood is also a two-mile drive from both Holly Beach and Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site. At any of these spots, residents can swim, go fishing or take boats out onto the Alsea Bay. Audra Powell, a Principal Broker/ CRS with Advantage Real Estate, has sold several homes in the Waldport area and says many folks are drawn to the weather. “It gets pretty cold but the temperatures are moderate so even in the winter, it’s only about 40 degrees. You can still go out walking. Sometimes, we have really nice days. It can be sixty and sunny in the middle of winter on the beach,” she says.
Popular to Bayshore are single-story cottages and according to Powell, "there are lots of single-level homes mixed between multi-family and manufactured homes. There are also quite a few vacation rentals in the area." Prices fluctuate between $400,000 and $999,000, averaging two or three bedrooms each. Homes on the higher end are often equipped with outdoor decks, manicured front yards and beach access. According to Rogers, "there is beach access every few homes, so it's an easy walk to the beach no matter where you are in the neighborhood. Properties typically remain on the market for about 57 days.
Locals treat Bayshore’s coastal environment as a place for spectator events, even in the colder months. “People like to go whale watching in December and January,” Powell says, referring to the crowds that gather to glimpse the gray whales common to this part of the coast. Another popular activity – though this one may go over better with some folks more than others – is watching storms. “A lot of people come for winter storm-watching. We get big waves and high winds and people will come just to watch the waves on the beach,” she says. However, because of the dangers that stem from such events, residents are advised to exercise caution and seek places to safely observe the storms.
Because Bayshore has no restaurants or retail of its own, residents wanting to dine out or shop will need to make a short drive across the Alsea Bay Bridge. Across this bridge is downtown Waldport. Here they will find eateries like contemporary burger joint skōSH and family-owned restaurant Salty Dawg Bar & Grill. They can also try baked goods from small artisan bakery Pacific Sourdough, which rotates out their bread varieties every week. Ray’s Food Place is the closest spot to stock up on essential grocery items for the week.
Crestview Heights Elementary School teaches kindergarten through sixth grade and holds a C-plus from Niche. Waldport High/ Middle School, which teaches seventh to twelfth grade, has a B and offers Career Technical Education courses like commercial art and natural resources/ forestry.
Bayshore is nine miles from Yachats and 15 miles south of Newport, two cities that open up to even more coastline, shopping, dining and events. The scenic Highway 101 stretches the length of Oregon and beyond, allowing drivers to reach faraway cities like San Jose, California to the south and Tumwater, Washington to the north.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Waldport Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$1,400
Median Condo Rent
$1,400
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,400
Demographics
Total Population
1,569
Median Age
57
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,152
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$61,848
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
17.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
% Population in Labor Force
43.3%
Below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
67''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
64°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bike Score®®
50/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®®
20/ 100
Not friendly
Transit Score®®
0/ 100
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