$1,500,000 | 13 Beds | 6 Baths | 9,367 Sq. Ft. | Built in 1893
Some historic properties make an impression from the sidewalk. 208 S Palouse St goes considerably further, revealing layer after layer of craftsmanship once you step through the door.
Dating to 1893, this remarkable Walla Walla property retains the sort of architectural character that has become increasingly scarce. Its rounded front façade, covered porches, distinctive rooflines, and intricate exterior detailing immediately hint at what lies within.
The two-story main residence contains 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 offices, and 2 living rooms, with decades of attentive ownership reflected throughout the interior.
An elaborately carved wooden staircase makes a striking first impression, but it is only the beginning. Moving from room to room reveals a succession of finely preserved details: ornate fireplaces, substantial woodwork, decorative columns, graceful arched doorways, stained-glass accents, embellished ceilings, bay windows, and countless smaller flourishes that reward a slower look.
It is the kind of house where a second walk-through may reveal something the first one overlooked.
The generously proportioned primary suite carries its own distinctive appeal, accompanied by a spacious bathroom with two vanities, a soaking tub, and a tiled walk-in shower.
And then there is the property’s unusual income component.
Beyond the main residence, the offering includes 9 apartment units, each configured with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Together, the principal residence and apartments encompass approximately 9,367 square feet on 0.36 acres, creating an uncommon combination of historic residential grandeur and rental potential.
The setting adds another layer of appeal. The property is within walking distance of downtown Walla Walla and Whitman College, while Pioneer Park is also nearby.
More than 130 years after its construction, 208 S Palouse St still bears the imprint of its era—through its woodwork, glass, proportions, craftsmanship, and the countless details that give an old house its soul.
Some properties are measured in square feet. This one is also measured in the details you discover along the way.
