78488 Highway 53

Nehalem, OR 97131

$675,000
Price
2
Beds
1,768 Sq. Ft.
$382 / Sq. Ft.
1,768
Sq. Ft.
$382
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Dennis Coxen • Real Broker • real.dennis.coxen@gmail.com

Property Details for 78488 Highway 53

Style
Stories2, Cabin
Parking Features
Covered, Off Street
View
River, Territorial, Trees Woods
Garage Spaces
2.00
Parking Total
2.00
LISTING UPDATED: 03/25/2026 12:20 AM

Property Details for 78488 Highway 53

StatusActive
MLS #555566498
Days on Market2
Taxes$3,742 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1989
Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF
CountyClatsop County
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Building Information for 78488 Highway 53

Stories2Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF

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$3,588 per month

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Principal and Interest

$3,276

Property Taxes

$312

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 78488 Highway 53

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Natural Lighting, Utility Room On Main
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Hwy 53, house is about 1 mile south of Fish Hatchery Ln, close to the 9 mile marker. Look for sign
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Pacific Ridge
  • High School: Seaside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside
Parking
  • Garage Type: Detached
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,741.63
  • Parcel Number: 1831
  • Tax Legal Description: as recorded
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.78
  • Lot Description: Gated, Gentle Sloping, Level, Secluded, Trees
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33976.0
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft20000to Acres1
  • Lot Size: 20,000 Sq Ft to .99 Acres
  • SqFt Source: RMLS
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Well
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1989
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: Heat Pump
  • Fuel Description: Electricity
  • Heating Description: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Hot Water Description: Electricity
  • Sewer Description: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar, Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Public Road, RVBoat Storage, Satellite Dish, Second Garage, Storm Door, Workshop, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Waterfront Description: River Front
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan, Furnished, Laundry, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Washer Dryer
  • SqFt Calculated: 1768
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 0
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1768
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Kitchen Room Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Description: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: Main
Baths
  • Baths Lower Level Full: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Lower Level Total: 0.0
  • Baths Main Level Full: 1
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
  • Baths Main Level Total: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 1
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 1.0
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Cable
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 1768

Property History for 78488 Highway 53

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 6, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553077399

$300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/06/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553077399

$300,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 78488 Highway 53

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$409,653Total-
Tax Record2025$3,742 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,977 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989ZoningRA5CountyCLATSOPAPN40928D000904Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78488 Highway 53

This home is within Seaside School District 10.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
The Cannon Beach Academy
Charter - K to 5
Seaside Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Seaside High School
Public - 9 to 12
Seaside Heights Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
The Cannon Beach Academy
CharterK to 5

Seaside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Seaside High School
Public9 to 12

Seaside Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 78488 Highway 53, Nehalem, OR 97131

78488 Highway 53 is a single family home for sale in Nehalem, OR 97131. This property was listed for sale on March 23, 2026 by Real Broker, it's currently listed at $675,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on August 6, 2015. This listing's school district is Seaside School District 10. Nearby schools include The Cannon Beach Academy, Seaside Middle School and Seaside High School. 78488 Highway 53 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,768 sqft single family home built in 1989.

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