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.
Est. $2,882 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 78488 Highway 53
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLS #555566498
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$630,000
$356/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 28, 2026
Price Changed
$650,000
$368/sq ft
Mar 23, 2026
Listed
$675,000
$382/sq ft
CAR #1
Jul 27, 2025
Price Changed
$699,000
$395/sq ft
OCMLS #TC-22417
Jul 17, 2025
Listed
$699,000
$395/sq ft
CAR #15-1066
Jun 1, 2023
Sold
$300,000
$170/sq ft
Jul 5, 2015
Listed
$319,000
$180/sq ft
RMLS #15538627
Aug 6, 2015
Sold
$300,000
$170/sq ft
Jul 5, 2015
Listed
$319,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,629 (+0.4%)
2024
$3,616 (+3.2%)
2023
$3,505 (+2.6%)
2022
$3,416 (+2.2%)
2021
$3,342 (+2.5%)
2020
$3,261 (+2.9%)
2019
$3,169 (+4.4%)
2018
$3,035 (+11.5%)
2017
$2,723 (+18.9%)
2016
$2,291 (+21.2%)
2014
$1,890
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,768
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clatsop County
APN
1831
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Oct 12, 2019 • Final
Residential structural
Construct an addition of a carport to an existing detached garage.
Addition
ADU
Oct 12, 2019 • Final
Residential electrical
Perform an electrical service change and install two new circuits.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Covered, Off Street
Parking Total: 2
Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Appliances
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood
Hot Water Description: Electricity
Interior Features
Has Accessibility: Yes
Accessibility Features: Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath, Natural Lighting, Utility Room On Main