Tucked into Nehalem, 12810 A St offered something increasingly hard to find on the North Oregon Coast: historic character, substantial living space, a separate apartment, generous parking and storage, and enough flexibility to support many different versions of coastal life.
The buyers were represented by Shelley Parker of Home + Sea Realty, helping them secure a property that was much more than a conventional single-family home.
Originally built in 1912, the Craftsman had undergone a major renovation in 2008. The house was lifted for a replacement foundation, the first floor was remodeled down to the studs, and the second story was rebuilt — preserving the character of the original home while substantially updating its structure and function.
Altogether, the property offered 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and approximately 2,960 square feet of living space on a 10,019-square-foot double corner lot.
The main house accounted for approximately 2,200 square feet, with living and formal dining spaces, a kitchen with walk-in pantry and vintage-inspired details, a main-level primary bedroom, and a spacious custom bathroom with a spa-style clawfoot tub and walk-in shower.
Upstairs, six dormers helped create a series of useful and character-filled spaces. In addition to bedrooms, the upper level included an office with built-in desk and an art or craft room with its own sink — rooms that could adapt easily to working from home, hobbies, guests, or extended family.
The kitchen included a convection oven, dishwasher, disposal, free-standing range, free-standing refrigerator, pantry, and stainless steel appliances. Interior details included high ceilings, wood floors, tile, laminate flooring, laundry, a wood-burning stove, and zoned radiant heat.
But one of the property’s most valuable features sat above the detached garage.
A separate approximately 750-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath apartment created genuine flexibility for guests, extended family, longer coastal stays, or potential rental use subject to applicable local rules and permitting.
Below it, the detached three-car garage offered significant space for vehicles, beach equipment, boats, bicycles, hobbies, and projects.
Outside, the double corner lot included garden areas, raised beds, a greenhouse, woodsheds, covered and open decks, yard space, a dog run, and additional storage. There was substantial off-street parking, including room for an RV or boat.
The setting offered another advantage. This part of Nehalem feels quieter and more sheltered than the busier beach towns, yet Manzanita and the ocean remain only minutes away. River, bay, mountains, and beach are all close, while the property itself retains a more residential, country-like atmosphere.
12810 A St sold on November 5, 2026, for $570,000.
Property Highlights
Address: 12810 A St, Nehalem, Oregon
Neighborhood: Nehalem
Status: Sold
Sold Date: November 5, 2026
Sold Price: $570,000
Final List Price: $600,000
MLS: 567120425
Property Type: Residential
Architecture: Two Story, Craftsman
Year Built: 1912
Major Remodel: 2008
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3 full baths
Total Living Area: 2,960 sq. ft.
Main House: Approximately 2,200 sq. ft.
Separate Apartment: Approximately 750 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
Lot Size: 10,019 sq. ft. / approximately 0.23 acre
Lot Configuration: Double corner lot
Garage: Detached 3-car garage
Parking: Driveway and off-street parking, with room for RV or boat
Views: River, seasonal, territorial
Interior Features: High ceilings, wood floors, tile, laminate flooring, laundry, separate living quarters, jetted tub, garage door opener
Kitchen Features: Convection oven, dishwasher, disposal, free-standing range, free-standing refrigerator, pantry, stainless steel appliances
Fireplace: Wood-burning stove
Primary Suite: Main-level primary bedroom with custom bath, spa clawfoot tub, and walk-in shower
Upper-Level Flex Spaces: Office with built-in desk, art/craft room with sink, bedrooms and additional flexible rooms
Accessory Living: Two-bedroom apartment above detached garage
Outdoor Features: Covered deck, deck, garden, greenhouse, raised beds, outbuildings, dog run, yard
Lot Features: Corner lot, private, terraced
Heating: Radiant, wood stove, zoned
Cooling: None
Windows: Double-pane windows, vinyl frames
Water Source: Public water
Sewer: Public sewer
Roof: Composition
Zoning: RM
Annual Taxes: $4,881
Schools: Nehalem Elementary, Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School, Neah-Kah-Nie High School
Listing Courtesy Of: Jackie Weber, Windermere Realty Trust
Buyer Represented By: Shelley Parker, Home + Sea Realty
Listing Link:
View the 12810 A St property page
https://homeandsea.com/properties/12810-a-st-nehalem-or-97131
A Historic Nehalem Home With More Than One Way to Live
What made 12810 A St especially interesting was its flexibility.
The main house offered the warmth and character of an older Craftsman, but the extensive 2008 work meant much of the underlying structure and living space had already been thoughtfully addressed. The dormers, office, craft room, primary suite, formal dining room, wood stove, and garden spaces gave the home personality that newer construction often struggles to reproduce.
Then the apartment above the garage changed the equation completely.
That separate two-bedroom living space could accommodate visiting family, longer-term guests, independent living arrangements, or potentially provide income depending on how the new owners choose to use the property and what local regulations allow.
The three-car garage, double lot, greenhouse, gardens, RV or boat parking, and multiple storage areas added even more practicality.
For buyers who wanted room for people, projects, guests, and future possibilities — without giving up proximity to Manzanita and the beach — 12810 A St offered an unusually complete package.
Thinking About Buying or Selling a Home in Nehalem?
Properties in Nehalem can vary enormously, from historic homes and river properties to acreage, newer construction, and homes with accessory living spaces. Understanding condition, improvements, zoning, rental rules, outbuildings, utilities, and how the property fits into the surrounding community can make a meaningful difference.
See the closing price, photos, and property details while they are still available, or contact Home + Sea Realty for experienced guidance on buying or selling a Nehalem home or North Oregon Coast property.
