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Tuesday’s Open at 4pm
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attention to detail
Smoked Pork Ribs • Steak • Seafood
and much, much more!
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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255 N. Hemlock, Ste. B1 • Cannon Beach, OR 97110
800/676-1176 • 503/436-1027
588 Pacific Way • Gearhart, OR 97138
800/275-7773 • 503/738-8522
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