Buying a Home on the Central Oregon Coast - Part 2

Posted by Advantage Real Estate on October 5th, 2025

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Part 2 of 4: Newport & Depoe Bay - The Heart of the Central Coast    

Central Oregon Coast Real Estate:
Newport & Depoe Bay

Exploring Lincoln County's vibrant hub and the world's smallest harbor

Quick Take

Newport serves as Lincoln County's largest city and real estate hub, offering diverse properties from historic cottages to oceanfront estates. Depoe Bay delivers intimate harbor living with dramatic Pacific views and year-round whale watching. Both communities benefit from the 2025 buyer's market, with 60% of Newport homes recently selling below asking price.

Newport: The Heart of Lincoln County

Newport stands as Lincoln County's largest city with approximately 10,000 residents, offering the perfect…

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Residential Lots vs. Raw Land: What Buyers Should Know

Posted by Advantage Real Estate on May 22nd, 2025

Residential Lots vs. Raw Land in Lincoln County: How to Think Through the Decision Before You Buy

Buyers looking to build in Lincoln County run into the same fork in the road early in the search. On one side are residential lots inside named subdivisions and master-planned communities: Bella Beach, Wilder and Southshore in South Beach, Olalla Heights above Toledo, the lot inventory inside Salishan, and the scattered subdivision lots in Newport, Lincoln City, and Depoe Bay. On the other side are raw acreage parcels in the rural inland areas: Siletz, Logsden, Eddyville, the unincorporated stretches above Yachats and Waldport, and the timber-edge and farm-edge land that fills in the spaces between the coastal towns. The two paths lead to very different…

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Guardians of Yaquina Bay Harbor and Beyond

Posted by Advantage Real Estate on March 26th, 2025

Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay: Guardians of the Harbor and Beyond

Along the rugged Oregon coastline, where the mighty Pacific meets the sheltered waters of Yaquina Bay, stands a critical maritime installation that has safeguarded mariners for over 125 years. The United States Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay represents more than just a government facility—it embodies the resilience, dedication, and maritime heritage that defines Newport, Oregon.

A Legacy of Maritime Protection

Established in 1896 as a Life-Saving Service station, the Yaquina Bay installation predates the modern Coast Guard itself, which was formed in 1915 when the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Cutter Service. This historical legacy makes it one of the oldest…

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