Set along the coveted North Fork of the Nehalem River, 77282 Highway 53 offered a truly exceptional opportunity: a historic riverfront property with acreage, cultural heritage, working farm infrastructure, wellness amenities, and a deeply peaceful natural setting.
Located on 3.58 acres, the property was graced by meandering river views, sunny garden areas, towering trees, babbling creeks, riverfront decks, and a landscape that felt both productive and restorative. The site also held meaningful local history, noted in the listing as the location of one of the first settlements in the Nehalem Valley.
At the heart of the property was a lovingly restored 1930s farmhouse with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,244 square feet of living space. The home retained its vintage character while incorporating modern comforts, with hardwood and wood floors, high ceilings, reclaimed materials, skylights, tile, wainscoting, and a warm, welcoming interior.
Beyond the farmhouse, the property included a remarkable 6,042-square-foot historic barn, art studios, three hoop houses, fenced garden areas, a wood-fired sauna with cold plunge, hot tub, and generous space for storage, equipment, vehicles, RVs, boats, kayaks, surfboards, and all the tools of river, farm, and coastal living.
The barn was especially notable, with a certified ODA packing and drying facility, farm packing and washing station, walk-in cooler, and dry storage area. At the time of listing, the property was home to North Fork 53 Communitea Wellness, and the listing noted potential commercial uses such as small events, lodging, limited retail, wellness center use, sauna rentals, and more.
Located approximately 1.75 hours west of Portland and about 15 minutes from Manzanita Beach, this property offered a rare blend of country, river, farm, wellness, and beach living.
77282 Highway 53 sold on July 10, 2025, for $1,145,000.
Property Highlights
Address: 77282 Highway 53, Nehalem, Oregon
Status: Sold
Sold Date: July 10, 2025
Sold Price: $1,145,000
MLS: 133728336
Property Type: Residential
Neighborhood: Nehalem
Style: Craftsman / Two Stories
Year Built: 1931
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3 total baths, including 2 full baths and 1 half bath
Living Area: 2,244 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 3.58 acres
Water Frontage: River front
Views: Creek/stream, river, trees/woods
Lot Features: Cleared, gentle sloping, level, pasture, stream, wooded
Interior Features: Furnished, hardwood floors, wood floors, high ceilings, reclaimed materials, skylights, tile floor, wainscoting, washer/dryer
Kitchen Features: Built-in oven, built-in range, double oven, dishwasher, free-standing refrigerator, island, pantry, range hood, solid surface countertop, stainless steel appliances
Fireplace / Heat: Insert stove, forced air, mini split, wood stove
Cooling: Mini split
Water Source: Shallow well
Roof: Composition
Zoning: RA-5
Annual Taxes: $3,804.33
Schools: Cannon Beach Academy, Seaside Middle School, Seaside High School
Listed By: Shelley Parker, Home + Sea Realty
Additional Features:
Historic 6,042 sq. ft. barn
Art studios
Wood-fired sauna with cold plunge
Hot tub
Three hoop houses
Fenced gardens
Riverfront decks
ODA-certified packing and drying facility
Farm packing and washing station
Walk-in cooler
Dry storage area
Potential commercial/wellness/event/lodging uses noted in listing
Listing Link:
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River, Farm, Wellness, and Coastal Living
What made this property so extraordinary was the way it brought together multiple lifestyles in one place. It was not simply a farmhouse, not simply acreage, and not simply a riverfront retreat. It was a rare offering with history, infrastructure, natural beauty, creative space, and wellness potential.
The North Fork river frontage, gardens, hoop houses, historic barn, sauna, cold plunge, studios, and restored farmhouse created a property that invited both daily living and larger vision. For buyers seeking a meaningful connection to land, water, community, and the coast, 77282 Highway 53 offered something truly special.
Thinking About Selling a Special Nehalem Valley Property?
Historic homes, riverfront acreage, farm properties, wellness spaces, and mixed-use coastal retreats deserve thoughtful marketing that captures their full story. Buyers need to understand the land, the improvements, the infrastructure, the lifestyle, and the future potential.
View the closing price, photos, video, 3D tour, and property details while they are still available, or contact Home + Sea Realty for experienced guidance on selling a Nehalem, riverfront, farm, or North Oregon Coast property.
