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.
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Price cut: $24K (3/23)
$675,000
78488 Highway 53, Nehalem, OR 97131
2beds
1,768sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.78 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 7 days |
- 658 |
- 32 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 29, 2026 at 05:11pm
Listed by:
Dennis Coxen real.dennis.coxen@gmail.com,
Real Broker
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 555566498
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,768
- Total interior livable area: 1,768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Off Street, RV Boat Storage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Natural Lighting, Utility Room On Main, Accessibility
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Territorial, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
- Features: Gated, Gentle Sloping, Level, Secluded, Trees, SqFt 20000 to Acres1
Details
- Additional structures: RVBoatStorage, SecondGarage, Workshop, Furnished
- Parcel number: 1831
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Nehalem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $382/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $538,641
- Annual tax amount: $3,741
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$382/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #555566498 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2025 | Price change | $699,000+4.5%$395/sqft |
Source: CMLS #25-741 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $669,000+123%$378/sqft |
Source: CMLS #25-741 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2015 | Sold | $300,000$170/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #15538627 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,616 +3.2% | $286,318 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,505 +2.6% | $277,980 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,416 +2.2% | $269,884 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,342 +2.5% | $262,024 +3% |
| 2020 | $3,261 | $254,393 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,261 +2.9% | $246,985 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,169 +4.4% | $239,793 +8.3% |
| 2017 | $3,035 +11.5% | $221,330 +3% |
| 2016 | $2,723 +18.8% | $214,885 +12.7% |
| 2015 | $2,292 +20.3% | $190,704 +3% |
| 2014 | $1,906 +0.8% | $185,151 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $1,891 | $181,247 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $175,969 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $170,845 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $165,870 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $161,040 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $156,350 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $151,797 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $147,377 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,792/mo
Principal & interest
$3398
Property taxes
$394
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 97131
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Seaside Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 14 mi
- 6/10Seaside Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 13.8 mi
- 2/10Seaside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pacific Ridge
- Middle: Seaside
- High: Seaside
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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