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Otter Rock

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.OregonBuyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Buyer's market · 31
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$910K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
8
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$567K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.239
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$567K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,592 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.81%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.42%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.40%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.328

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.51%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.79 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Otter Rock compares

By median home value, Otter Rock is the 4th most expensive of 26 neighborhoods in Lincoln County, and its typical home is worth more than 64% of all homes in Lincoln County.

Home values in Otter Rock

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$133K$1.3M
neighborhoods in Lincoln County ranked by median home value
#Lincoln CountyMedian valueHomes
1Indian Shores$870K134
2Little Whale Cove$714K250
3Salishan$695K142
4Otter Rock$567K239
5Taft$534K178
6South Beach$526K1,001
7Nelscott Beach$522K251
8Coronado Shores$516K403
9Lost Creek$510K157
10Roosevelt by the Sea$496K114
11Nob Hill Beach$482K176
12Wecoma Beach$479K349
13Beach Park$472K153
14Braemar$461K129
15Bayshore$453K859
16Devil's Lake Park$438K238
17Nye Beach$437K614
18Agate Beach$431K510
19Wakonda Beach$428K120
20Raymond$427K282
21Bayfront$424K662
22Cutler$365K198
23Seal Rock Resort$355K214
24San Marine$239K146

26 neighborhoods in Lincoln County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Otter Rock market

What is the median home price in Otter Rock, OR?

The median sale price in Otter Rock, OR is $910,000 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Otter Rock, OR each year?

8 homes sold in Otter Rock, OR over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Otter Rock, OR a buyer's or seller's market?

Otter Rock, OR is currently a buyer's market, scoring 31 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Otter Rock, OR?

Otter Rock, OR contains 239 residential properties, with a median of 1,592 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $567K.

How does Otter Rock, OR compare to the rest of Lincoln County?

By median home value, Otter Rock, OR is the 4th most expensive of 26 neighborhoods in Lincoln County. Its typical home is worth more than 64% of all homes in Lincoln County. Salishan ranks just above it and Taft just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Otter Rock, OR?

42% of homes in Otter Rock, OR are owner-occupied. 40% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Otter Rock, OR hold?

81% of mortgaged homes in Otter Rock, OR are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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