Located in Nehalem, 12955 Tohls St offered a rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated and maintained piece of local history. This distinctive 1905 foursquare blended authentic turn-of-the-century character with thoughtful modern updates on an exceptional 0.30-acre property made up of three tax lots sold together.
Listed by Shelley Parker of Home + Sea Realty, the home stood out for its historic charm, spacious lot, and practical improvements. From the rebuilt classic front porch to the original fir floors and high ceilings inside, the property offered warmth, character, and everyday livability in a convenient Nehalem setting.
Built in 1905, the home featured 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,768 square feet of living space. The two-story foursquare layout provided a natural flow for daily living and entertaining, with thoughtful room arrangements and an airy interior shaped by high ceilings, wood floors, bamboo flooring, wainscoting, and abundant natural light.
The large, open kitchen had been updated with brand-new countertops, sink, range, and dishwasher, creating a more modern workspace within the home’s classic framework. Appliances included a dishwasher, free-standing range, free-standing refrigerator, and range hood.
The upstairs full bath featured an antique clawfoot tub, while the convenient main-level half bath included a new stacking washer/dryer added in 2025. Additional improvements included a 2020 roof replacement with transferable warranty, new exterior doors, updated heating, electrical, and plumbing systems from 2011, and energy-efficient vinyl double-pane windows throughout.
Outdoor space was another major part of the property’s appeal. The expansive backyard received excellent afternoon sun and offered abundant possibilities for gardening, outbuildings, or future development. A spacious walk-in crawl space also provided storage or workshop potential.
With city, mountain, tree, and wooded views, public water, public sewer, forced-air heat, driveway and on-street parking, a greenhouse, porch, yard, and significant land value, 12955 Tohls St represented a rare Nehalem home with both history and future potential.
12955 Tohls St sold on August 14, 2026, for $549,000.
Property Highlights
Address: 12955 Tohls St, Nehalem, Oregon
Neighborhood: Nehalem
Status: Sold
Sold Date: August 14, 2026
Sold Price: $549,000
MLS: 201677398
Property Type: Residential
Architecture: Two-story Four Square
Year Built: 1905
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 total baths, including 1 full bath
Living Area: 1,768 sq. ft.
Total Area: 1,768 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 0.30 acres
Tax Lots: Three tax lots sold together
Stories: 2
Views: City, mountain, trees, woods
Parking: Driveway, on-street parking
Interior Features: Bamboo floor, high ceilings, wainscoting, washer/dryer, wood floors, original fir floors noted in the property description
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, free-standing range, free-standing refrigerator, range hood, brand-new countertops, sink, range, and dishwasher noted in the property description
Bathroom Features: Antique clawfoot tub upstairs, main-level half bath with new stacking washer/dryer noted in the property description
Recent Updates: Rebuilt classic front porch, new exterior doors, 2020 roof replacement with transferable warranty, updated heating, electrical, and plumbing systems from 2011, vinyl double-pane windows
Outdoor Features: Garden, greenhouse, porch, yard, expansive backyard with afternoon sun
Lot Features: Cleared, sloped, terraced, trees
Water Source: Public water
Sewer: Public sewer
Heat Type: Forced air
Air Conditioning: None
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Block
Security Features: None
Zoning: NH-RM
Annual Taxes: $2,699
Schools: Nehalem Elementary, Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School, Neah-Kah-Nie High School
Listed By: Shelley Parker, Home + Sea Realty
Listing Link:
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https://homeandsea.com/properties/12955-tohls-st-nehalem-or-us-97131-201677398
A Historic Nehalem Home With Character, Updates, and Land Value
What made this property especially appealing was the way it combined historic architecture with practical improvements and future flexibility. The 1905 foursquare design, original fir floors, high ceilings, wainscoting, clawfoot tub, and rebuilt front porch preserved the home’s period charm, while updated systems and modern kitchen improvements made the property more comfortable for today’s use.
For buyers looking in Nehalem, the land was also a major part of the story. Three tax lots sold together, an expansive backyard, afternoon sun, garden space, greenhouse, and potential for outbuildings or future development gave the property more flexibility than a typical in-town home.
With its combination of local history, updated comfort, usable outdoor space, and convenient Nehalem location, 12955 Tohls St offered a rare chance to own a home with both character and long-term possibility.
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