1725 Court St NE Salem OR 97301

Thomas B. Cooksey House

1725 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Some houses simply have better stories. The historic Thomas B. Cooksey House is a 1919 American Foursquare Craftsman with the kind of presence that makes you slow your pace a little when you walk up to the front door. It is also known as the former childhood home of Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield, a light but meaningful thread in the home’s already rich Salem history.

Inside, the home keeps its soul intact with original fir floors, beautiful trim, built-ins, formal dining, and a wood-burning fireplace that feels like it has hosted a century of good conversations. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters, giving you modern function without stripping away the character that makes this house feel special.

With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,421 sq ft, the layout offers real flexibility. The refreshed upstairs bathroom includes a tile shower, and the home has been replumbed with laundry connections both upstairs and in the basement. For anyone thinking about dual living, guests, creative space, or just having options, that basement matters. It has also been waterproofed, which is not the flashy thing people gush over at showings, but it is absolutely the thing future-you will appreciate.

Important updates include a new electrical panel, meter, and EV charger in 2024, ductless heat pump installed in 2019, new main waterline in 2011, and furnace in 2010. Outside, you’ll find a detached 2-car garage, patio, fenced yard, and a close-in Salem setting.

This one is for the buyer who wants architecture, history, updates that count, and a home that does not feel like everyone else’s.