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$675,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,768 Sq. Ft.
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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.

Full Property Details for 78488 Hwy 53

General

  • Price: $675,000
  • Taxes: $3,741 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RWMLS
  • MLS ID: 555566498
  • Updated: 3/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 24 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Laundry, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bedroom: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Main

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Dining Room: Main

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Public Road, RV/Boat Storage, Satellite Dish, Second Garage, Storm Door(s), Workshop, Yard

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Covered, Off Street

Location

  • County: Clatsop
  • Driving Directions: Hwy 53, house is about 1 mile south of Fish Hatchery Ln, close to the 9 mile marker. Look for sign

School Information

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

Community

  • Community Name: 191 - Clatsop Co: East Clatsop County

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Electricity

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Well: Yes

Structural Information

  • Property Detached: Yes
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story, Cabin
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Windows: Aluminum Frames
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,768
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Property Condition: Resale

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.78
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 33,976
  • Lot Size: 20, 000 SqFt to .99 Acres
  • Frontage: Paved
  • Lot Features: Gated, Gentle Sloping, Level, Secluded, Trees

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: River Front

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,741.63
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: as recorded
  • Disclosures/Reports: Disclosure
  • Property ID: 1831

Listed by Real Broker (855) 450-0442, Dennis Coxen (503) 388-2526

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    855-450-0442

real.dennis.coxen@gmail.com

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Schools serving 78488 Hwy 53

School District:Seaside School District 10
NameGradesDistance
Seaside Heights Elementary School
2000 Spruce Drive, Seaside, OR 97138
K-513.9 mi
Seaside Middle School
2600 Spruce Drive, Seaside, OR 97138
6-813.8 mi
Seaside High School
2600 Spruce Drive, Seaside, OR 97138
9-1213.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 78488 Hwy 53 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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3/23/2026
Listed
$675,000
125%
MLS
8/06/2015
Sold
$300,000
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Tax History for 78488 Hwy 53

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,742
3%
$294,907
3%
2024
$3,616
3%
$286,318
3%
2023
$3,505
5%
$277,980
6%
2021
$3,342
-2%
$262,024
-3%
2022
$3,416
2%
$269,884
6%
2021
$3,342
5%
$254,393
3%
2019
$3,169
4%
$246,985
3%
2018
$3,035
11%
$239,793
8%
2017
$2,723
19%
$221,330
3%
2016
$2,292
20%
$214,885
13%
2015
$1,906
1%
$190,704
3%
2014
$1,891
—
$185,151
2%
2013
$1,889
—
$181,247
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Listed by Real Broker (855) 450-0442, Dennis Coxen (503) 388-2526

78488 Highway 53, Nehalem, OR 97131 (MLS# 555566498) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 78488 Highway 53 is currently listed for $675,000 and was received on March 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 78488 Highway 53? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Nehalem? You can browse all Nehalem real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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