The Klippel House, 1868 historic home in Jacksonville, Oregon - $929k
The Klippel House for sale in Jacksonville, Oregon. Built for Gold Rush pioneer Henry Klippel, this historic 1860s home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and nearly 3,000 square feet across the main farmhouse and an Arts & Crafts guesthouse. Restored with original hardwood floors and period details, it features a 2025 cedar shake roof and a .27-acre corner lot shaded by mature trees. $929,000.
House overview
Built for Henry Klippel - Gold Rush pioneer, public servant, and member of the 1853 expedition credited with the earliest recorded "discovery" of Crater Lake - this 1860s farmhouse offers four spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a ground floor primary suite with walk-in closet, and an additional (fifth) bedroom and bath in its charming detached Arts & Crafts guesthouse.
Airy 10-foot ceilings, two large covered porches, and custom woodwork and cabinetry showcase the home’s scale and craftsmanship.
Restoration
The house was lovingly restored by local preservationist and contractor Roger Whipple in the 1990s. Original fixtures were saved, and genuine period pieces were sourced by Whipple when needed.
The house retains its original hardwood floors, six-over-six paned windows, antique brass gasolier light fixtures, and functioning brick fireplace in the parlor. A new cedar shake roof was completed in 2025 and the primary bath was renovated in 2026.
The house is set on a .27-acre corner lot shaded by mature trees, conveniently located mere blocks from Jacksonville’s celebrated shops and restaurants.
Guesthouse, additional structures, and location
Whipple also converted the carriage house into an 800+ sq. ft., two-story guesthouse with full kitchen, bath, private entrance, and dedicated parking - ideal for hosting, multigenerational living, or rental income.
A detached two-car garage with finished workroom offers additional versatility. These three structures encompass nearly 3,000 usable square feet.
Nestled in the heart of Jacksonville Historic Landmark District, the Beekman hiking trail is one block west, the historic courthouse (now museum) is one block north, award-winning Jacksonville Elementary is five blocks east, and on a summer night, music from the nearby Britt Festival drifts down on the breeze.
Rich in provenance and thoughtfully updated, the Klippel House offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to become the next steward of one of Historic Jacksonville’s enduring treasures.
House details
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Interior area: 2,946 sqft
Lot size: 0.27 Acres
Year built: 1868
Style: Single-Family
State: Oregon
Price: $929,000
Photos and info: For more about Henry Klippel and the unique history of his house and community, please visit the official website at The Klippel House.
Contact: Teresa Christensen and Shane Myhre, Windermere Van Vleet & Assoc.
Tel: (541) 601-4238
Email: callteresahomes@gmail.com
Address: 220 8th St, Jacksonville, OR 97530
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