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3 beds1,512 sqft
79778 Lower Nehalem Rd, Seaside, OR 97138
Est: $3,319/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.9 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$396/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Watching the river run.....quiets the mind and opens the heart! This solid single level cabin is just the right size and in the perfect location. True river frontage with front row seats to watch the salmon, otter, beaver, eagle, osprey, ducks, deer and elk. Home has a beautifully remodeled kitchen with maple cabinetry, newer roof/gutters/downspouts, cozy woodstove plus a fireplace, many newer windows and doors, covered porch and deck with incredible views. Generator ready, woodshed and garage all...Watching the river run.....quiets the mind and opens the heart! This solid single level cabin is just the right size and in the perfect location. True river frontage with front row seats to watch the salmon, otter, beaver, eagle, osprey, ducks, deer and elk. Home has a beautifully remodeled kitchen with maple cabinetry, newer roof/gutters/downspouts, cozy woodstove plus a fireplace, many newer windows and doors, covered porch and deck with incredible views. Generator ready, woodshed and garage all on just under 1 acre, large enough for privacy but not too much to maintain. Property is bordered by the gurgling Lost Lake Creek as it enters the Nehalem River. Water rights to Lost Lake Creek provide domestic and garden water. With over 200 feet of Nehalem River frontage this is a fisherman's paradise. Swim, kayak, paddle-board, its all in your front yard. Easy access to Hwy. 26, 30 minutes to Seaside/Cannon Beach or 1 hour to Portland. River life awaits!
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  • Listed by: Pam Birmingham • Windermere Realty Trust
Last updated: 09/19/2026 09:48 PM • Source: RMLS, MLS#: 349296908

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Property Information for 79778 Lower Nehalem Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,687 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cabin, Ranch
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
  • Zoning: RA5
  • View: River, Trees Woods, Valley
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Total: 1.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Lot Size: 0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Garageon Main, Main Floor Bedroom Bath, Minimal Steps, One Level, Utility Room On Main
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Hwy. 26 to Lower Nehalem Road, south about 3.5 miles to home on right
  • Road Surface: Paved
School Information
  • Elementary School: Jewell
  • High School: Jewell
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jewell
Parking
  • Garage Type: Attached
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,687.44
  • Parcel Number: 1453
  • Tax Legal Description: 1453
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.9
  • Lot Description: Level, Public Road, Stream, Trees, Wooded
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 39204.0
  • Lot Size Range: Sq Ft20000to Acres1
  • Lot Size: 20,000 Sq Ft to .99 Acres
  • SqFt Source: County
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Water Description: Other
  • Water Rights Consecutive Non Use: No
  • Water Rights Delivery Method: Pump
  • Water Rights Source: OWRD
  • Water Rights Status: NC
  • Water Rights Type: Surface Water
  • Water Rights Use: Domestic, Irrigation
  • Water Rights Water Source: Creek
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1968
Utilities
  • Cooling Description: None
  • Fuel Description: Electricity, Wood Burning
  • Heating Description: Baseboard, Wood Stove
  • Hot Water Description: Electricity
  • Sewer Description: Septic Tank, Standard Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Shake Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Deck, Fire Pit, Public Road, Yard
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Waterfront Description: River Front
  • Water Name: Nehalem
Interior Features
  • Basement: None
  • Foundation Details: Block, Pillar Post Pier
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
  • Fireplace Description: Stove, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Laundry, Quartz, Washer Dryer
  • SqFt Calculated: 1512
  • SqFt Lower Level Total: 0
  • SqFt Main Level Total: 1512
  • SqFt Upper Level Total: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 1
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Master Bedroom
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Room Description: _2nd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Room Description: _3rd Bedroom
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances: Builtin Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Quartz, Stainless Steel Appliance
  • 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: 2
  • BathsMainLevelPartial: 0
  • Baths Main Level Total: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Baths Partial: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Baths Upper Leve lFull: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Partial: 0
  • Baths Upper Level Total: 0.0
Additional Room 1
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Utility Room
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main
Amenities
Amenities Information
  • Internet Service Type: Satellite
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Security Features: None
  • SqFt Approximate Building Total: 1512

Property History for 79778 Lower Nehalem Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #428974422

$215,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #428974422

$215,000

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

Public Records for 79778 Lower Nehalem Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$295,563Total-
Tax Record2025$2,687 ($224 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningRA5CountyCLATSOPAPN40718B000600Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79778 Lower Nehalem Road

This home is within Jewell School District 8.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jewell School
PublicPK to 12

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79778 Lower Nehalem Road is a single family home for sale in Seaside, OR 97138. This listing's school district is Jewell School District 8. Nearby schools include Jewell School. 79778 Lower Nehalem Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,512 sqft single family home built in 1968.

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