Tucked away in the peaceful Brownsmead community of rural Clatsop County, this rare 9.95-acre property offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and Pacific Northwest beauty. Located on Ziak-Gnat Creek Rd just over a mile north of Hwy 30, this shovel-ready homesite provides excellent access to both Astoria (less than 30 minutes west) and Portland (approximately 90 minutes east), making it easy to enjoy city amenities while enjoying the peacefulness of your own private preserve.Zoned RA-5 (Rural Residential – 5 Acres), the property features a large cleared homesite approved for a dwelling with room for a substantial custom home, detached shop, or barn. A brand-new fully permitted 15’ x 1000’ hard-packed gravel driveway with fire chief-approved emergency turnaround was completed in April 2026, and a standard septic permit has already been approved and is ready for installation. Water and electricity are available at the entrance to the property, helping streamline the building process. Driveway installation and septic approval were completed by Kinney & Sons Excavation.Enjoy filtered mountain views through the trees toward the Clatsop State Forest across the road to the east and wake each morning to beautiful sunrises from your future front porch. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being just minutes from the Knappa Slough boat slip, offering quick access to the Columbia River for fishing, boating, and recreation. Whether you’re looking to build a private retreat, full-time residence, or dream Pacific Northwest escape, this exceptional property offers tranquility, accessibility, and endless potential. Buyer encouraged to verify all information and conduct their own due diligence regarding intended use and development potential. Buyer’s Agent must accompany buyer at showing. Property lines are approximate.
Vacant landProperty Type
9.95 acresLot Size
$33,156Price/Acres
Listed by Ted Tanner• Keller Williams Sunset Corridor
Tucked away in the peaceful Brownsmead community of rural Clatsop County, this rare 9.95-acre property offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and Pacific Northwest beauty. Located on Ziak-Gnat Creek Rd just over a mile north of Hwy 30, this shovel-ready homesite provides excellent access to both Astoria (less than 30 minutes west) and Portland (approximately 90 minutes east), making it easy to enjoy city amenities while enjoying the peacefulness of your own private preserve. Zoned RA-5 (Rural Residential - 5 Acres), the property features a large cleared homesite approved for a dwelling with room for a substantial custom home, detached shop, or barn. A brand-new fully permitted 15' x 1000' hard-packed gravel driveway with fire chief-approved emergency turnaround was completed in April 2026, and a standard septic permit has already been approved and is ready for installation. Water and electricity are available at the entrance to the property, helping streamline the building process. Driveway installation and septic approval were completed by Kinney & Sons Excavation. Enjoy filtered mountain views through the trees toward the Clatsop State Forest across the road to the east and wake each morning to beautiful sunrises from your future front porch. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being just minutes from the Knappa Slough boat slip, offering quick access to the Columbia River for fishing, boating, and recreation. Whether you're looking to build a private retreat, full-time residence, or dream Pacific Northwest escape, this exceptional property offers tranquility, accessibility, and endless potential. Buyer encouraged to verify all information and conduct their own due diligence regarding intended use and development potential. Buyer's Agent must accompany buyer at showing. Property lines are approximate.
RMLS #23552986
Sep 5, 2025
Sold
$135,000
Aug 16, 2025
Pending
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Jul 15, 2025
Price Changed
$159,000
Dec 24, 2024
Relisted
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Jul 17, 2024
Price Changed
$179,000
Jun 15, 2024
Relisted
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Nov 24, 2023
Price Changed
$199,000
Jun 28, 2023
Listed
$230,000
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Tranquil & Private Brownsmead acreage for building the home of your dreams. This 9.95 acre parcel is just a short distance from Hwy 30 making for quick access to the community's schools, restaurants, shops & to the town of Astoria. Longing for the opportunity to live in the country on a private & beautiful piece of land that you can have the satisfaction of developing to your own desires? This just might be what you have been looking for! Buyer to Complete All of Their Own Due Diligence. PROPERTY LINES ARE APPROXIMATE
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Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
RA-5
Residential Agriculture-5 Zone
The RA-5 zone is intended to accommodate the immediate foreseeable demand for very low density rural residential development in designated outlying areas where commitments to such uses have already been made through existing subdivision, partitioning, or development, or in selected small areas having unique scenic, locational and other suitable site qualities. The RA-5 zone is intended to be applied to land where the anticipated magnitude or density of development will not require more than a very basic level of services, such as single local road access, individual domestic wells and sewage disposal systems. The very low density limitation of the RA-5 zone is also based on prevailing lot sizes, limited or undetermined domestic water sources, or limitations of soil conditions for subsurface sewage disposal.
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Astoria. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $140,000 and $339,000.
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