Florence, Oregon: Selling a Home on the Central Coast

Florence is in Lane County, where the Siuslaw River meets the Pacific. The 2020 Census counted 9,396 residents. Retirees make up a large share of buyers here, and many of them look specifically for park homes: lower upkeep, a community around them, and a coastal town without coastal-house prices.

Florence Parks Named in This Guide

The site directory lists no mobile home park in Florence, so the parks below come from outside directories, and no directory link is claimed for them. Buck Lake Mobile Home Park, at 89510 N. Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439, is described as a 55+ community with 36 home sites, and one directory profile put its lot rent at $650 a month including trash pickup, water, and sewer. Confirm that figure with the park before quoting it, since directory rents age quickly. Florence Court, at 1691 Second St, Florence, OR 97439, shows 18 lots. Wayside Mobile Park, also listed as B & E Wayside, at 3760 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439, shows 28 lots. Ha Sea Ta Mobile Home Park, at 87687 Highway 101, Florence, shows 20 lots. Rhododendron Trailer Park, at 87735 Highway 101, Florence, shows 39 lots. Woahink Mobile Home Park, at 83570 Hwy 101, Florence, shows 22 lots. Lakeshore Trailer Park, at 83763 Hwy 101, Florence, shows 12 lots. No published rent was found for the parks after Buck Lake in the sources checked.

For a retirement buyer, the 55+ question comes first. If your park is age-restricted, say so in the first lines of the listing. If it is all-age, say that too. Either way, do not leave the buyer guessing, because an age mismatch discovered at application wastes the park's 7-day window and your time.

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Transfer Steps for a Florence Sale

A Florence park home transfers as personal property through DCBS, with a $55 fee and no deed. The county certifies taxes are paid on Form 2952 before DCBS completes the move. Under ORS 90.680, a buyer applies to the park, which must accept or reject a complete application within 7 days, or 10 days if the 10-day pre-sale notice was not given. A rent increase needs 90 days of written notice and may occur at most once in 12 months. The law points above are general information, not legal advice, so confirm your own facts with the park, the county, or a lawyer.

Florence Questions

Should I mention the coast in my listing?

Yes, but briefly. Buyers already know Florence is coastal. What they do not know is your park, your rent, and your home's condition. Lead with those.

Is the Buck Lake $650 rent current?

Unknown. It comes from a directory profile, not a current rent notice. Ask Buck Lake for a written figure before you advertise it.

What sells a park home to a retiree?

Clear costs, a single-level layout, and a park that fits their age and lifestyle. Photos of the home matter more than photos of the beach.

Florence Seller Checklist

• Confirm your park's age rules and current rent in writing.
• Request the buyer application packet before accepting offers.
• Get the DCBS ownership document in hand early.
• Verify taxes are paid and Form 2952 certification is in progress.
• Photograph the home, lot, and park entrance in daylight.
• Disclose repairs and known defects honestly.
• Set a lowest price and stick to it during talks.
• Use written agreements for every offer and counter.
• Wait for park approval in writing before closing.

Sources

• 2020 Census population for Florence (9,396), via Wikipedia, List of cities in Oregon.
• Buck Lake Mobile Home Park (89510 N. Highway 101, Florence; 55+, 36 sites; directory rent $650 a month), Florence Court, Wayside Mobile Park, Ha Sea Ta, Rhododendron Trailer Park, Woahink, and Lakeshore Trailer Park, via MHBO and MobileHome.net directories. Rents other than Buck Lake not published in sources checked.
• References: ORS 90.680 on park approval, ORS 90.600 on rent increases, DCBS ownership transfer ($55), and Form 2952 county tax certification. The law summaries here count as general information, not legal advice.
• Not verified: current rents (including Buck Lake), vacancies, rules, and amenities for all parks named.