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About 5840 8th St
New Price! Coastal Charm & STR Potential in Cape Meares. Dreaming of a peaceful coastal retreat with room to roam and short-term rental potential? This custom-built cabin in Cape Meares offers the perfect blend of nature, privacy, and practicality—all just 15 minutes from downtown Tillamook. Sitting on a spacious double lot, this lovingly maintained home is a rare find. Designed by the original owner with quality in mind, it features Red Alder cabinetry, durable Milgard windows, and a brand-new Malarkey roof (2021). Recent updates include a Blaze King wood stove and newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level and primary suite. With an oversized garage and a huge storage area below (1,152 sq ft not included in listed square footage per county records), there’s room for boats, gear, hobbies, and more. Outside, you’ll find a gardener’s dream: heirloom roses, apple and pear trees, blueberry bushes, and a small greenhouse with brick flooring. Cape Meares is one of the Oregon Coast’s best-kept secrets—surrounded by ocean beaches, Cape Meares Lake, and Bay Ocean Spit hiking trails. Enjoy world-class fishing, kayaking, birding, and quick access to Oceanside and Netarts via a newly improved scenic drive. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, second home, or investment property, this one delivers. STR potential—buyers to verify with Tillamook County. Quiet beaches, golden sunsets, and room to breathe—your Oregon Coast story starts here. Cape Meares is summer, simplified.Come experience what makes this home, and this place, so special.
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Laundry, Washer/Dryer
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Driveway
- View: Trees/Woods
- Exterior: Covered Deck, Deck, Fence, Garden, Greenhouse, RV/Boat Storage, Tool Shed, Yard
- Architectural Style: Cabin, Contemporary
- Heating: Forced Air, Wood Stove
- List Price: $708,000
- Price/SqFt: $383
- Lot: Gentle Sloping, Orchard(s), Terraced
- Directions: From Tillamook, take 131 West to Cape Meares Loop,Continue onto Bayshore Drive, turn left on 8th St.
- Year Built: 1997
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,848 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
- MLS Number: 24292481
- MLS Name: Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
- Office Name: Realty One Group Prestige
- Office Phone: (503) 957-1179
- Listing Agent: Andrea Mace
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Nearby schools
7
Garibaldi Elementary School
Public District KG-5
4.7 mi
•604 Cypress Ave
4
East Elementary School
Public District 4-6
7.3 mi
•3905 Alder Ln
5
South Prairie Elementary School
Public District 2-3
9.3 mi
•6855 S Prairie Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,969. Residents of Tillamook, OR typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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NASCAR
Pro Wrestling
Hunting
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Bass Pro Shops
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
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Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
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GMC
Dodge
Ram
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Classic Country- Country
New Country
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About 5840 8th St
The listing price of 5840 8th St property is $708,000.
The property 5840 8th St is a house located in Tillamook, Oregon, 97141.
Active Listing: 5840 8th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5840 8th St are: Garibaldi Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), East Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), South Prairie Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Tillamook Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Tillamook High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Trask River High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Neah-Kah-Nie High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The property at 5840 8th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5840 8th St is 1,848 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5840 8th St is 1997.
This home is located at 5840 8th St in Tillamook, OR and zip code 97141 in the Bay Ocean Park neighborhood. This 1,848 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $708,000.
While more than 1 listings in Tillamook, OR in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1 were sold below. In June 2025 in Tillamook, OR there were 4.6% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $415,000 and the average listing age was 14 days.