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Nesika Beach

Nesika Beach

Neighborhood in Gold Beach, Oregon

Curry County 97444

$562,113 Average Value
$322 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Tucked away coastal area with picturesque views

Set 9 miles north of downtown Gold Beach, secluded, rural Nesika Beach is known for its scenic beach views and convenient location. “It’s on the outskirts, yet it’s a quick drive into town,” says Kristina Ringer, broker for Southern Oregon Roots Realty and lifelong resident of Nesika Beach. Folks here can shop at the beloved, locally owned Nesika Beach Market, go surfing, fishing or strolling along the mocha-brown sand beach, or take in the Pacific Ocean scenery along U.S. Route 101 (also known as the Oregon Coast Highway). Ringer says Nesika Beach residents tend to travel a few miles outside the neighborhood for area shops and hiking trails, and enjoy lending each other a helping hand. “People here'll mow each other’s lawns, and if they don’t see someone for a few days, they’ll go up to their door and check on them. Neighbors definitely know each other here,” she says.

Otter Point State Park is a state park in in Gold Beach OR.
Otter Point State Park is a state park in in Gold Beach OR.
Locals can stroll the mocha-brown sand beaches here and admire the mountain views.
Locals can stroll the mocha-brown sand beaches here and admire the mountain views.
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Historic sites and trails just outside Nesika Beach

Nesika Beach has several miles' worth of coastline to explore. Residents venture out to the sandy shore in the summer to dig for clams at low tide, and in the fall brings prime surfing conditions, with less wind and more consistent, white-capped waves. At the southern tip, the forested Geisel Monument State Heritage Site commemorates the 19th-century history of the local Geisel family during the Rogue River Wars; here beside the ocean, visitors can check out the 125-year-old family gravestones, stroll a paved walking path or relax at the shaded picnic tables. Four miles south of Nesika Beach, the 121-acre Otter Point State Recreation Site has hiking trails along rocky sandstone bluffs that offer stunning views of the jutting rock formations amid the wild, teal-blue ocean waters below. Anglers can either cast their reels from shore in Nesika Beach or travel 8 miles south to the Port of Gold Beach marina to undock their boats and set out onto the Rogue River in hopes of catching large salmon or steelhead trout.

Geisel Monument State Heritage Site is a public park in Gold Beach OR.
Geisel Monument State Heritage Site is a public park in Gold Beach OR.
The nearby Port of Gold Beach offers shopping and dining opportunities.
The nearby Port of Gold Beach offers shopping and dining opportunities.
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Single-family homes within walking distance of the beach

The mostly single-family homes here are set near the neighborhood's western border, and sometimes right along the coast; they line narrow, well-paved streets that branch off two-way Nesika Road and are dotted with Ponderosa pines and fir trees. In the neighborhood's south, small mid- to late 20th-century Craftsman-style bungalows with vinyl exteriors sit on quarter-acre lots, their open, grassy yards offering enough room for RV parking; priced between $250,000 and $400,000, some of these bungalows appeal to buyers as investment opportunities, either to rent out or flip. Further north and closer to the beachfront, larger, newer properties are perched along sandy bluffs within walking distance of the beach. Often used as seasonal vacation rentals, these homes are either early 21st-century bungalows that range from $450,000 to $650,000, or two-story, early 2000s Craftsman-style houses that have vinyl siding, multiple balconies and a price range of $800,000 to $1 million.

Often used as seasonal vacation rentals, Nesika homes are often early 21st-century bungalows.
Often used as seasonal vacation rentals, Nesika homes are often early 21st-century bungalows.
Craftsman sty;le bungalows can range from 250,000 to 400,000 in Gold Beach.
Craftsman sty;le bungalows can range from 250,000 to 400,000 in Gold Beach.
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Celebrating firefighters in the area on Ophir Day

Each September, residents gather at the neighborhood's Ophir Fire Station for the annual Ophir Day celebration. During this fundraiser sponsored by Nesika Beach Market, attendees get to try on firefighter gear, compete in a cornhole tournament, and gather in fold-up chairs to feast on some BBQ. In July, Nesika Beach residents travel 8 miles south to the Port of Gold Beach for the Go 4th on Rogue River Festival, which includes a dance party, classic car show and nighttime fireworks show.

Stopping by Nesika Beach Market for sandwiches and essentials

Nesika Beach Market is the neighborhood's go-to convenience store, where locals can pick up groceries, browse through newspapers or order a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich from the in-store deli counter. Seven miles south in downtown Gold Beach, there are dozens of locally owned eateries; these include The Port Hole Café and Tap House, which serves home-style clam chowder and fresh baked pies, and Sunset Family Pizza, which offers steamy-hot specialty pizzas paired with side salads. Also downtown, the popular, eclectic Jerry’s Rogue River Museum and Gift Shop sits beside the river, selling everything from Sasquatch mugs to sea-themed wind chimes. And at the Gold Beach Books and Art Gallery, folks can browse used and rare titles while sipping hot lattes.

Nesika Beach Market is a go-to spot for groceries and snacks.
Nesika Beach Market is a go-to spot for groceries and snacks.
Nesika Beach Market offers deli sandwiches to locals.
Nesika Beach Market offers deli sandwiches to locals.
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Focusing on post-grad life at Gold Beach Junior/Senior High

Nesika Beach is served by the Central Curry School District, which includes Riley Creek Elementary, rated C-minus by Niche. The combined Gold Beach Junior/Senior High earns a B-minus and partners with Oregon’s Aspire program to offer guidance to students on filling out scholarship applications and exploring future careers.

Gold Beach Junior/Senior High School is public high school in Gold Beach OR.
Gold Beach Junior/Senior High School is public high school in Gold Beach OR.
Riley Creek Elementary School is a public school in Gold Beach, OR.
Riley Creek Elementary School is a public school in Gold Beach, OR.
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Connecting to downtown Gold Beach

U.S. Route 101 runs north-west along the coast, leading 9 miles south to downtown Gold Beach. Locals are largely car-dependent here, but Coastal Express buses stop at the Nesika Beach Market and travel to nearby communities like Gold Beach, Brookings and Coos Bay. Curry General Hospital and Gold Beach Municipal Airport are both an 8-mile drive south via U.S. 101; for more flight options, Del Norte County Regional Airport is 64 miles south in Crescent City, California.

Salmon fishing is a popular activity in the nearby Rogue river.
Salmon fishing is a popular activity in the nearby Rogue river.
Curry County Library is a wonderful amenity located in nearby Gold Beach.
Curry County Library is a wonderful amenity located in nearby Gold Beach.
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Preparing locals for future tsunamis

While the Oregon Coast doesn't experience hurricanes, underwater earthquakes can stimulate tsunamis in the area; in March 2011, the Great Tohoku Japan Earthquake shifted a massive tsunami toward the coast, causing significant damage to the inland area. Curry County will use a siren to notify residents of incoming tsunamis, and evacuation maps can be found on the county’s main website.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Nesika Beach US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$595,000
Median Single Family Price
$769,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$322
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
6.90
Median List Price
$769,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
42%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
162
Median Year Built
1984
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,894
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,478
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
26,136

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
385
Median Age
62
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
14%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
45.2%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,289
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,809

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.2%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
44.4%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
77''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
67°F
Annual Snowfall
5''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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