South Haven Cottages

A Pocket Neighborhood of 11 Thoughtfully Designed Cottages

South Salem, Oregon • Inspired by Ross Chapin's vision

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Welcome to Pocket Neighborhood Living

South Haven Cottages brings the beloved pocket neighborhood concept to Oregon's Willamette Valley. Our community of 11 charming 2-story cottages is designed to foster genuine connections while honoring your need for privacy.

Drawing inspiration from architect Ross Chapin's groundbreaking work, each cottage faces a shared commons—a welcoming green space where neighbors naturally gather.

  • 11 thoughtfully designed 2-story cottages
  • Shared commons and garden spaces
  • Private porches and outdoor areas
  • Walkable, car-free interior pathways
  • Sustainable, energy-efficient design

Perfectly Positioned

Enjoy cottage living with urban conveniences minutes away

Downtown Salem

8 min

Restaurants, shops, arts & culture

Grocery Shopping

8 min

Roth's, Fred Meyer & more

Minto-Brown Park

1 min

900+ acres of trails & nature

The Cottages

Each cottage maximizes natural light, functional space, and connection to the outdoors

Exterior Color Palette

Curated Sherwin Williams colors

Urban BronzeSW 7048
NavalSW 6244
Rookwood Dark GreenSW 2816

Cottage Plan A

$1,775/month

Thoughtfully designed 2-story cottage with vaulted living room ceiling. Features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a stand-up shower.

734 sq ft total 518 sq ft main 216 sq ft upper 2 Bed / 1 Bath
South Haven Cottage Plan A 3D floor plan showing main floor layout with living room kitchen bathroom and stairs to upper level

Main Floor Layout

Cottage Plan B

$1,895/month

Larger 2-story layout with vaulted living room. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom - ideal for a home office or guest space.

815 sq ft total 604 sq ft main 211 sq ft upper 2 Bed / 1 Bath

Shared Amenities

The heart of our pocket neighborhood—shared green spaces, walking paths, and gathering areas.

Central Commons Gardens Walking Paths

Inspired Design

Following the principles that make pocket neighborhoods thrive

The Ross Chapin Philosophy

Ross Chapin's pocket neighborhoods have transformed how we think about community housing. By placing homes around shared green spaces, these neighborhoods naturally encourage neighborly interaction.

At South Haven, front porches face the commons, parking is kept to the periphery, and every design decision asks "does this build community?"

"A pocket neighborhood is a cohesive cluster of homes gathered around shared commons. The magic lies in how homes relate to one another."

— The Pocket Neighborhood Philosophy

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