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Located in SOUTH Cannon Beach 3301 S. Hemlock St. • Tolovana Park 503.436.1130 • Minors Welcome Open Wednesday and Friday • 9-4:30 • 503-738-7710 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING OCEAN FRONT COTTAGE 4080 Pacific Ave, Cannon Beach HILLTOP LOCATION, VIEWS GALORE 171 1st St, Cannon Beach GRACE AND ELEGANCE 8720 Braeridge Dr, Manzanita Walking into this ocean front vintage cottage is like walking into a painting that frames the ocean, Haystack Rock, Tillamook Light- house, Tillamook Head & Silver Point. CMLS#16-185 $2,500,000 Karen Meili 503-440-5806 Stroll to the beach, dining, shopping & galleries from this designer furnished 4bd, 4ba home. Recently remodeled, gourmet kitchen. Cathedral ceilings. FOR DETAILS CALL 1-800-784-9541 EXT 509 CMLS#16-204 $995,000 Jackie Weber 503-440-2331 Renew your spirit watching the waves shim- mer from the five decks or prepare dinner in the chef’s kitchen, enjoy sweeping sea views from this 3 bd, 3 ba magnificent home. CMLS#16-235 $950,000 Kate Merrell 503-739-2324 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW PRICE WHITEWATER OCEAN VIEWS 82624 Elkwood Mountain Rd, Cannon Beach FOREVER VIEW 15710 Oceanview Ave, Rockaway Beach ELEGANT AND WHIMSICAL 131 W Jackson, Cannon Beach Essentially ocean front with only a treed city park between house & beach! FOR DETAILS CALL 1-800- 784-9541 EXT 876 CMLS#16-169 $799,900 Jackie Weber 503-440-2331 This light and colorful home has been taken down to exterior walls & rebuilt by Coaster Construction. Covered patio w/outdoor fire- place, shower, fenced yard, storage-garage. Located high above Cannon Beach, south- ern light fills this 3 bd, 2.5 bd home that is private and wooded on 2.64 acre estate. Includes charming guest house & garage/ workshop. CMLS#16-256 $865,000 Karen Meili 503-440-5806 CMLS#15-1387 $695,000 Karen Meili 503-440-5806 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING KICK BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW 3748 Coho Place, Cannon Beach LUXURIOUS DOWNTOWN LIVING 123 Hemlock #206, Cannon Beach A DREAM BEACH HOME VISION VL Pacific, Cannon Beach Hear and see the waves from the expansive deck from this quiet south end location with just a short walk to the beach. FOR DETAILS CALL 1-800-784-9541 EXT 711 CMLS#16-299 $499,900 Jackie Weber 503-440-2331 Just two blocks to the ocean, this upper floor 2 bd, 2 ba condo sits above a gallery & shops with restaurants all around. Newly constructed in 2008 facing secluded mountain & trees. CMLS#16-315 $475,000 Karen Meili 503-440-5806 Building site directly in front of Haystack Rock with sweeping, unparalleled views of the sea’s horizon. Home plans avail- able or start your own canvas. CMLS#16-267 $369,000 Kate Merrell 503-739-2324 NEW PRICE NEW LISTING NEW LISTING BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED 3400 S Hemlock #382/332, Cannon Beach NEAH-KAH-NIE MEADOW VIEW LOT Mariners Trail #2, NeahKahNie OWN A PIECE OF HOMESTEADING HISTORY VL Hwy 101, Cannon Beach Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean & beaches of Manzanita and south. Gated, protective CC&Rs, all utilities installed, paved roads in an area of upscale homes. Magnificent 5-acre parcel has been in the family for generations. Near the spectacular, unspoiled Arcadia Beach’s tranquil beauty. You can have it all. Ocean front living without the maintenance or worry. Use your units or let them make money! CMLS#15-327 $339,000 Tina Chapman 503-440-9957 CMLS#16-309 $335,000 Chuck Overton 503-440-2653 CMLS#15-1312 $265,000 Kate Merrell 503-739-2324 Darel Grothaus 503-717-2814 CANNON BEACH OFFICE GEARHART OFFICE 255 N. Hemlock, Ste. 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