Oregon Coast Real Estate 2026: Best Beach Towns, Home Prices & Where to Buy

Episode Summary

Dreaming about owning a home at the Oregon Coast? In this episode, Joe and Makayla take a tour of the North Oregon Coast, breaking down the real estate markets in Rockaway Beach, Pacific City, Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Gearhart.

They discuss current home prices, inventory levels, investment opportunities, luxury beachfront properties, and which towns offer the best value for buyers. Along the way, they also share favorite local restaurants, hidden gems, and why the Oregon Coast remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most desirable lifestyle markets.

Episode Highlights

🌊 Why the Oregon Coast Remains So Desirable

• Lifestyle-driven market
• Vacation homes, investment properties, and full-time living
• Strong long-term demand despite higher interest rates

🏡 Rockaway Beach: The Most Affordable Entry Point

• Average values around the mid-$400s
• Less touristy atmosphere
• Great option for first-time beach home buyers

🌅 Pacific City: Scenic Views & Strong Rental Demand

• Popular with vacation-home buyers
• Strong Airbnb presence
• Cape Kiwanda remains a major draw

☕ Manzanita’s Boutique Beach Town Appeal

• Charming downtown and walkability
• Tight inventory
• Prices approaching Cannon Beach levels

🐚 Cannon Beach Luxury Market

• One of Oregon’s premier coastal destinations
• Trophy oceanfront homes reaching multi-million dollar price points
• Strong national recognition and demand

🎡 Why Seaside Might Be the Best Value on the Coast

• More inventory than neighboring towns
• Strong year-round activity
• Great mix of affordability and amenities

⛳ Quiet Luxury in Gearhart

• Golf course lifestyle
• Limited inventory
• One of the most peaceful coastal communities

📈 12-Month Oregon Coast Market Forecast

• Expected appreciation of 1–4%
• More inventory than previous years
• Luxury and oceanfront segments remain strong