$675,000

78488 Highway 53 Nehalem, OR 97131

Estimated payment $3,919/month

Total Views 134
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,768 Sq Ft
$382 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • River View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

Experience the ultimate riverfront lifestyle with this rare opportunity to own a piece of Oregon’s coastal wilderness. Nestled directly on the banks of the North Fork of the Nehalem River, this property is a haven for fishermen, offering private access to some of the finest Steelhead and Chinook Salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy a large and private .78 acre lot with front gate and lush natural landscape. Enter into the open and airy living room with soaring ceilings and large windows with sliders to the deck facing the river with beautiful wooded views without a structure in sight. Primary bedroom on the main floor with full bathroom across the hall. Upstairs has a second large bedroom with sliders to balcony facing wooded views. Bonus loft area for extra beds or office space. Storage galore with large shop and dedicated shed for your kayaks and fishing gear. The perfect tucked away location with easy access to the historic charm of downtown Nehalem and the stunning beaches of Manzanita.

Listing Agent

Dennis Coxen

Real Broker Brokerage Email: real.dennis.coxen@gmail.com License #201215852 Listed on: 03/23/2026

Real Broker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,742

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 33,976 Sq Ft Lot
  • River Front
  • Gated Home
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Woods
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,768 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Schools

  • Pacific Ridge Elementary School
  • Seaside Middle School
  • Seaside High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Accessibility Features
  • Deck

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1831

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,742

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0.78 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Accessibility: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Architectural Style: Stories2, Cabin
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Current Price For Status: 675000.0
  • Open House: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: MainFloorBedroomBath, NaturalLighting, UtilityRoomOnMain
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: CeilingFan, Furnished, Laundry, LuxuryVinylPlank, Skylight, VaultedCeiling, WasherDryer
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Window Features: AluminumFrames
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, FreeStandingRange, FreeStandingRefrigerator, RangeHood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • BathroomsFullUpperLevel: 1
  • BathroomsTotalLowerLevel: 0.0
  • BathroomsTotalMainLevel: 1.0
  • BathroomsTotalUpperLevel: 1.0
  • Lot Size Range: SqFt20000toAcres1
  • Room 11 Level: Main
  • Room 12 Level: Main
  • Room 13 Level: Upper
  • Room 7 Description: _2ndBedroom
  • Additional Room 7 Level: Main
  • Additional Room 8 Level: Main
  • Room 9 Description: DiningRoom
  • Additional Room 9 Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Cedar,CementSiding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, PublicRoad, RVBoatStorage, SatelliteDish, SecondGarage, StormDoor, Workshop, Yard
  • Lot Size: 20,000 SqFt to .99 Acres
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • View: Yes
  • Lot Features: Gated, GentleSloping, Level, Secluded, Trees
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: RiverFront
  • Disclosures: Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: River,Territorial,TreesWoods

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Description: Covered, OffStreet
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Hot Water: Electricity
  • Internet Service Type: Cable
  • Cooling: HeatPump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, HeatPump, WoodStove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pacific Ridge
  • High School: Seaside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33976.0
  • Parcel #: 1831

Green Features

  • Green Certification: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Deferral: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3741.63

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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 $3,742 $294,907 -- --
2024 $3,616 $286,318 -- --
2023 $3,505 $277,980 $0 $0
2021 $3,342 $262,024 $0 $0
2020 $3,261 $254,393 $0 $0
2019 $3,169 $246,985 $0 $0
2018 $3,035 $239,793 $0 $0
2017 $2,723 $221,330 $0 $0
2016 $2,292 $214,885 $83,766 $131,119
2015 $1,906 $190,704 $81,327 $109,377
2014 -- $185,151 $0 $0
2013 -- $181,247 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2026 03/23/26 For Sale $675,000 -- $382 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 Ticor Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 555566498

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 1831

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