Yachats, Oregon – Real Estate
Market Overview

The Yachats, Oregon housing market continued building inventory through spring 2026, with 38 active single-family homes and condos listed as of May 2026 -- up from 33 in April and 27 in March. Average list prices came in at $776,000 with an average of $379 per square foot, both reflecting a modest downward shift from April's levels as the mix of available properties changed. The price range runs from $270,000 to $2.1 million. On the activity side, April RPR data showed 8 pending contracts at a median of $755,000 and months supply climbing to 5.8 -- up 7.4% from March and 20.1% above levels from 15 months ago. No sold listing data was available from RPR or public records for April 2026 in this market; the Yachats real estate market is small enough that this is not unusual for a single reporting period.

Market at a Glance – May 2026

The Yachats real estate market entered May 2026 with 38 active single-family homes and condos, continuing an inventory build that started earlier in spring. Listings range from $270,000 to $2.1 million, with an average asking price of $776,000 and an average of $379 per square foot. Both price metrics are lower than April's active pool ($802,000 average, $415/sqft), reflecting a shift in the composition of available inventory -- likely more smaller or entry-level properties entering the mix -- rather than a broad decline in home values in Yachats, Oregon.

Note: April and May active listing figures reflect Advantage Real Estate MLS data as of each respective month. RPR active count for April (29 listings) differs from the MLS platform count (33 in April) due to timing and coverage differences between data sources.

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Eight new listings entered the Yachats, Oregon housing market in April 2026 at a median list price of $736,500, representing a total new-inventory volume of approximately $5,648,400. The median size of newly listed homes was 1,649 square feet at a median of $440 per square foot. Compared to March's 9 new listings at a median of $690,000, April's new listings came in at higher price points with smaller footprints, suggesting a different property mix entering the market.

Pending activity showed signs of acceleration in April 2026. The total pending pool reached 8 properties with a median list price of $755,000, a median of $349 per square foot, and a median living area of 1,859 square feet. Five of those were newly written contracts in April, at a median price of $755,000 and a median size of 2,167 square feet. The combination of 8 pending and 38 active listings in May suggests that demand remains present, though supply continues to expand faster than transactions are closing.

Months supply of inventory reached 5.8 in April 2026, up 7.4% from March and 20.1% above levels from 15 months ago. The RPR market trend indicator placed Yachats in a balanced market for April 2026. The median estimated property value for ZIP 97498 stands at $699,430, reflecting a 2.3% pullback month-over-month while remaining up 4.1% over the prior 15 months. As of May 2026, active inventory has continued expanding to 38 listings, reinforcing the gradual supply build visible in recent months.

Yachats is a small coastal community in Lincoln County, Oregon, located where the Yachats River meets the Pacific Ocean along Highway 101, roughly 23 miles south of Newport and 25 miles north of Florence. With a population of around 700 to 800 residents, it is one of the smallest incorporated cities on the Oregon coast -- and one of the most distinctive. The town is known for its rugged shoreline, tide pools, access to Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, and a local arts and gallery culture that sets it apart from its neighbors.

The Yachats, Oregon housing market reflects the character of the community. Properties range from modest coastal cottages to oceanfront homes priced above $1 million, with relatively few condominiums and almost no manufactured home inventory compared to larger Lincoln County communities. Buyers in Yachats tend to be second-home purchasers, retirees seeking a quieter coastal base, and a smaller segment of year-round residents drawn by the scenery and slower pace.

For buyers and sellers tracking Oregon coast real estate trends, Yachats offers a window into the upper-middle and premium segments of Lincoln County housing. The market's low transaction volume means monthly data should be interpreted carefully and tracked across multiple reporting periods. Agents covering the Yachats area recommend looking at both active listing conditions and pending activity together when evaluating where Yachats Oregon home prices are headed.

Data sources: RPR (Realtors Property Resource) market statistics for Yachats, Oregon (ZIP 97498), April 2026. Active listing data sourced from Advantage Real Estate MLS platform, May 2026. Sold listing and public records data was not available for April 2026 due to insufficient transaction volume in the reporting period. All figures reflect listing prices and market activity data only. Statistics are intended for general market awareness and informational purposes. This report does not constitute an appraisal, comparative market analysis, or prediction of future market conditions. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Inventory changes daily – verify current conditions with a licensed Oregon real estate professional before making any decisions.