$669,000
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78488 Hwy 53 Nehalem, OR 97131

Estimated payment $4,006/month

Total Views 101
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,768 Sq Ft
$378 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Deck
  • Furnished
  • River View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Riverfront oasis! Escape the hustle and enjoy coastal living with easy river access on this serene .78-acre property comfortably sitting outside of the flood zone. Nestled near one of the North Coast's most popular spots to fish, float, and swim, this home offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and peaceful retreat without having to leave your backyard!

Inside you'll find cathedral ceilings, ample natural light, and main floor living with room for guests in the upstairs bedroom and loft. Drive through the gated entry and be greeted by alders, rhododendrons, and mature fruit trees giving you privacy, panoramic natural views, and a sense of seclusion.

Located just a short drive away from all four charming coastal towns, Nehalem, Manzanita, Seaside, and Cannon Beach!

Listing Agent

Jacquelyn Powell

Pete Anderson Realty, Inc. License #201242126 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • River
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cedar Siding
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,768 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,616

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Hwy 53, house is about 1 mile south of Fish Hatchery Ln, close to the 9 mile marker. Look for a brokerage sign.
  • ExternalFeaturesOutBuildings: Shed
  • InternalFeaturesCeiling: Vaulted
  • InternalFeaturesFurnished: Yes
  • InternalFeaturesWaterHeater: Electric
  • ExternalFeaturesDeckPatio: Deck
  • ExternalFeaturesLotType: Irregular
  • Miscellaneous Possession: Closing
  • Prop. Type: Single Family Res
  • Building Stories: 2
  • UtilitiesAlternateHeat: Fireplace
  • Utilities Electric: On Property
  • Average Utilities Gas: None
  • UtilitiesHeatingCooling: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Year Built: 1989
  • AccessibilityBedBathOnMain: Yes
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
  • NumberUnfurnished: Furnished
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MZ52
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Bed/Bath on Main
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Window Coverings
  • General Property Description:View: Nehalem River
  • General Property Description:View 2: Woods
  • General Property Description:Total Bedrooms: 2
  • General Property Description:Lot Acres: 0.78
  • General Property Description:Basement2: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Information:Taxes: 3616.25
  • Location Tax and Legal Information:Tax Year: 2024
  • Location Tax and Legal Information:Historic Designation: No
  • Utilities:Sewer2: Septic In
  • Foundation:Continuous Concrete: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Internal Features:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Internal Features:RangeOven: Yes
  • Internal Features:Microwave: Yes
  • Internal Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Internal Features:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Siding:Cedar: Yes
  • Siding:HardiPlank Type: Yes
  • External Features:Extra garage: Yes
  • General Property Description:Frontage: River
  • General Property Description:Style: Cabin
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Range/Oven, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Cedar, HardiPlank Type
  • Foundation Details: Continuous Concrete
  • Internal Features:Window Coverings: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Description:Garage Type: Detached
  • General Property Description:Garage Stall: 2

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3616.25

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $3,616 $286,318 -- --
2023 $3,505 $277,980 $0 $0
2022 $3,416 $269,884 $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 Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $669,000 -- $378 / Sq Ft
Source: Clatsop Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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

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Source: Clatsop Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25-741

APN: 1831

Oregon Clatsop County Nehalem 97131

78488 Hwy 53, Nehalem, OR

This home is located at 78488 Hwy 53, Nehalem, OR 97131 and is currently priced at $669,000, approximately $378 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 78488 Hwy 53 is a home located in Clatsop County with nearby schools including Seaside High School.

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