Highlands at Manzanita — Homes, Lots, Inventory & Sales Data

Finished homes here generally trade between the mid-$800,000s and the low-to-mid $1 millions, with the strongest Sea View sites at the top of that range and Meadows homes a step below. Buildable lots have most often changed hands in the low-to-mid six figures. The recent-sales feed on this page shows the live picture as new closings record.

Yes — and it's one of the few communities near Manzanita village where that's possible. Lots come available as later phases (Highlands 4 and 5) are platted from the development's remaining acreage. Building means working through the HOA's Architectural Review Committee, which sets coastal-design, material, and timeline standards we can guide you through.

Most homesites run roughly 7,000–9,500 square feet, with a handful of larger view parcels exceeding 10,000 square feet. Exact dimensions vary by lot and phase.

The ARC sets timeline standards for completing a home after you begin construction, including finishing the exterior within six months of starting. Minimum-size and design-style requirements apply as well, and we can walk you through the current Design Guidelines before you buy a lot.

There's a one-time $300 Working Fund Assessment paid at closing, plus annual HOA dues set each year by the board against an approved budget. We'll confirm the current year's figure for you before you commit.

The community's CC&Rs permit short-term rentals, but city licensing is the deciding factor — and that's where to direct this question. The Highlands sits in the City of Manzanita's MH-3 zone under the city's recent middle-housing rezoning, and STR licensing, caps, and waitlists are administered (and currently being updated) by the City. Because the zoning designations changed recently, anyone counting on short-term rental income should confirm current STR eligibility for the specific parcel directly with the City of Manzanita's short-term rental office before purchasing. We're glad to point you to the right city contacts and documents as you do your due diligence.

It's a walkable, close-knit modern coastal neighborhood rather than a secluded retreat — homes sit near one another on defined lots, giving it a cohesive, designed feel and a genuine sense of community, with the village and beach a short distance away. Buyers drawn to neighbors and walkability tend to love it; those seeking isolation usually look elsewhere on the coast.

Its elevated dune setting places much of the community above the inundation line — a genuine draw for North Coast buyers — but it varies by lot and should be verified for the specific parcel.

The genuine ocean and mountain views are concentrated in Sea View (the ocean-oriented premium side) and Hilltop (the newest, most elevated section, with the broadest panoramas). Meadows looks toward green space and the surrounding area rather than the water and offers a more attainable entry into the same walkable neighborhood.

Value here turns on neighborhood and view, with the ocean-oriented Sea View homes generally commanding more than those on Meadows. The most accurate way to price is against actual Highlands closings rather than broad Manzanita averages — exactly the data we follow. We provide current valuations for owners and handle the full marketing and sale.