$1,145,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

77282 Highway 53 Nehalem, OR 97131

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
3.58 Acres

Recently Sold

$510 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Spa
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Greenhouse
  • Sauna
  • River View

About This Home

As of July 2025

If you are seeking the truly exceptional, this historic riverfront property offers you a once in a lifetime opportunity. Meandering river views, sunny gardens spots, towering trees and babbling creeks grace the grounds throughout. Steeped in cultural heritage, the property is located on the coveted North Fork of the Nehalem River and was the site of one of the first settlements in the Nehalem Valley. Situated on 3.58 acres, this special offering includes a riverfront farmhouse, a 6,042 square foot historic barn, art studios, wood-fired sauna with cold plunge, three hoop houses, fenced in gardens, riverfront decks, a hot tub and so much more. The lovingly restored 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath farmhouse retains its 1930’s charm with the perfect addition of modern conveniences. The barn features a certified ODA packing and drying facility as well as a farm packing and washing station, walk in cooler and a dry storage area. There’s plenty of storage for an RV, boat, kayaks, surfboards and all the toys and equipment you require. Currently the site of North Fork 53 Communitea Wellness, this property allows for commercial use such as small events, lodging, limited retail, a wellness center, sauna rentals and more. Located just 1.75 hours west of Portland and 15 minutes to Manzanita beach, this property combines the best of country, river and beach living. Seize this exceptional property while you can and don’t miss the Features Sheet and 3-D Video.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Parker

Home + Sea Realty Brokerage Phone: 503-368-3400 License #201212272 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Laskey

Home + Sea Realty License #201219103

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,804

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 3.58 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Creek or Stream
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Property is zoned RA-5

Property Views

  • River
  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stem Wall Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Lap Siding
  • Plywood Siding Panel T1-11
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,244 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Wainscoting
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Reclaimed Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV or Boat Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Greenhouse
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Rain Barrels or Cisterns

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1886

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,804

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Accessibility: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Stories2, Craftsman
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Open House: No
  • Room 11 Features: Deck,Dishwasher,ExteriorEntry,FrenchDoors,Island,Pantry,Skylight,SlidingDoors
  • Room 12 Features: Coved,ExteriorEntry
  • Room 13 Features: BuiltinFeatures
  • Room 7 Features: ExteriorEntry
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: MainFloorBedroomBath, UtilityRoomOnMain
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished, HardwoodFloors, HighCeilings, ReclaimedMaterial, Skylight, TileFloor, Wainscoting, WasherDryer, WoodFloors
  • Room 4 Description: Laundry
  • Room 4 Level: Main
  • Room 5 Description: _4thBedroom
  • Room 5 Features: BuiltinFeatures
  • Room 5 Level: Upper
  • Room 6 Description: _5thBedroom
  • Room 6 Level: Upper
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, WoodFrames
  • Appliances: BuiltinOven, BuiltinRange, Dishwasher, DoubleOven, FreeStandingRefrigerator, Island, Pantry, RangeHood, SolidSurfaceCountertop, StainlessSteelAppliance
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Stove
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 1
  • BathroomsPartialMainLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.1
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 1.0
  • High School2: Other
  • Lot Size Range: Acres3to5
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Main
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main
  • Room 8 Description: _3rdBedroom
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: LapSiding,T111Siding,WoodSiding
  • Exterior Features: Barn, CoveredPatio, Deck, Fenced, FirePit, FreeStandingHotTub, Garden, Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Porch, RainBarrelCistern, RaisedBeds, RVBoatStorage, Sauna, ToolShed, Workshop, Yard
  • Lot Size: 3 to 4.99 Acres
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter, StemWall
  • R V Description: RVBoatStorage
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: Cleared, GentleSloping, Level, Pasture, Stream, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Water Body Name: North Fork Nehalem R
  • Waterfront Features: RiverFront
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: CreekStream,River,TreesWoods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Description: Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity,WoodBurning
  • Hot Water: Electricity
  • Internet Service Type: DSL
  • Cooling: MiniSplit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, MiniSplit, WoodStove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: StandardSeptic
  • Water Source: ShallowWell

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cannon Bch Acad
  • High School: Seaside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside
  • Elementary School #2: Other

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RA-5
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.58
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 155944.0
  • Parcel #: 1886

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3804.33
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Northfork53 Incorporated
Bought by
Loescher Henry
Seller's Agent
Shelley Parker
Home + Sea Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erin Laskey
Home + Sea Realty
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-4.58%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$1,132,878

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,122
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.49%
Original Mortgage
$589,000
Outstanding Balance
$588,010
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$544,868

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2017
Sold by
Beach Mark
Bought by
Northfork53 Incorporated
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,145,000 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $382,200 Ticor Title Company Of Or
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $589,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $1,145,000 -4.6% $510 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $535 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,774 $345,957 -- --
2024 $3,804 $275,898 -- --
2023 $3,688 $267,863 $0 $0
2022 $3,593 $260,062 $0 $0
2021 $3,513 $252,489 $0 $0
2020 $3,427 $245,136 $0 $0
2019 $3,330 $237,997 $0 $0
2018 $3,193 $231,066 $0 $0
2017 $2,960 $217,550 $0 $0
2016 $2,590 $211,214 $84,704 $126,510
2015 $2,443 $205,063 $82,237 $122,826
2014 $2,410 $199,091 $0 $0
2013 -- $193,293 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 133728336

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 1886