This is a tremendous opportunity to acquire an original MCM home. The Cornelius House, a historically significant mid-century modern residence. Built in 1952, designed by Royal McClure, architect. McClure graduated from Harvard in the 1940s and is known for designing many significant modern buildings in the Northwest. The Cornelius House is unmolested and in original condition. Classic post & beam construction, with floor-to-ceiling windows and high clerestory windows to provide ample natural light. Original cork flooring in main living area. Four bedrooms and two baths. Commanding view north across Spokane. Double lot with 13,500 sq. ft. Large two car garage. A two-owner home with the first owner building it and occupying it for almost 65 years. It has been kept in original condition by the current owner. This is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a pedigreed, historic home with documentation and architectural plans from the time of original construction. Firm price is $425,000 as-is.
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$425,000
3717 E 17th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
4beds
2baths
1,870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.31 Acres Lot
$424,900 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$2,087 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 22, 2025 at 07:07am
Listed by:
Joe Dinnison Phone:(509)869-4509,
John L Scott, Inc.
Source: SMLS,MLS#: 202527037
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Level: Basement
First floor
- Level: First
- Area: 935 Square Feet
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Daylight,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,870
- Total interior livable area: 1,870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Views, Sprinkler - Automatic, Secluded, Hillside, Oversized Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 35271.1721
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Spokane
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
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