A Boardwalk to Lake Lytle, Steps From a Seven-Mile Ocean Beach
$660,000
Rockaway Beach sits on Oregon's north coast, and this home holds a lakefront spot on Lake Lytle with a private boardwalk winding through a wildlife sanctuary to a kayak ramp at the water — and the town's seven-mile ocean beach is just a short walk past that.
The home was recently remodeled with a genuinely cozy, coastal design: two bedrooms and two bathrooms across 1,655 square feet, a wood stove in the living room, and a primary suite with an octagon window framing the water. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters and stainless appliances, and passive solar heating keeps the place efficient through the Oregon coast's damp winters. Outside, a sundeck and a jacuzzi round out the amenities, with plenty of garage and outdoor parking on the 1.3-acre lot.
At $660,000, or $399 a square foot, the price covers both the remodeled home and a genuinely rare amenity — private, sanctuary-adjacent kayak access plus proximity to a major Pacific beach. This is a for-sale-by-owner listing with no listing agent involved, so bring a buyer's agent or attorney to handle the offer and closing rather than relying on the seller to represent both sides.
Life at the Water
Water Access & Depth
A long private boardwalk crosses the wetland from the house to a private kayak ramp on Lake Lytle, which sits within a designated wildlife sanctuary — genuinely quiet water access rather than a crowded public launch. Because the surrounding area is a sanctuary, expect real bird and wildlife activity along the boardwalk itself, not just at the water. Confirm with the seller the boardwalk's current condition, since wetland boardwalks need periodic maintenance.
Recreation & Boating
Lake Lytle is a small coastal lake suited to kayaking and quiet paddling rather than motorized boating, which fits the wildlife sanctuary setting around it. Rockaway Beach's seven-mile stretch of Pacific coastline is just a short walk past the lake, so a single property here covers both calm-water paddling and open-ocean beach walking. Twin Rocks, the well-known sea stack formation a short distance down the beach, is one of the area's most-photographed landmarks.
Dock & Waterfront Features
There's no formal dock here — access to Lake Lytle is via the private boardwalk and kayak ramp rather than a built dock structure, consistent with the sanctuary setting. That makes this better suited to kayaks and small paddle craft than to a powerboat. Confirm with the seller whether any additional shoreline improvements are permitted given the wildlife sanctuary designation, since Oregon typically restricts construction in sensitive wetland areas.
Flood & Insurance Considerations
Oregon's north coast sees real winter storms off the Pacific, and a lakefront property this close to the ocean should be checked for both coastal flood risk and the more routine wetland flooding that comes with sitting near a lake and marsh system. Confirm the home's flood zone and any past flooding history directly with the seller. Pull the FEMA flood zone designation for this specific parcel and get an actual insurance quote before closing, since proximity to both a lake and the ocean can mean overlapping flood considerations.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Rockaway Beach is a classic small Oregon coast town built around its long, uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach, with a walkable downtown of shops and restaurants a short drive from this property. It's a quieter, less commercialized alternative to some of the larger Oregon coast tourist towns, drawing a mix of full-time residents and vacation-home owners. The town's identity is genuinely tied to the beach and the surrounding wetlands rather than a boardwalk of attractions.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
Twin Rocks, a pair of iconic sea stacks visible from the beach just south of town, is one of the most recognizable landmarks on this stretch of the Oregon coast. Nehalem Bay State Park, a short drive south, adds miles of additional beach, dunes, and a campground for anyone who wants to explore beyond Rockaway Beach itself. The Lake Lytle wildlife sanctuary surrounding this property's own boardwalk is itself a draw for birders, adding a quieter nature-watching option alongside the beach.
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