HISTORY Built at the turn of the last century, this stately Victorian is one of the oldest homes on Prospect Hill. The neighborhood was initially known as “Little Germany”, in part because many of its early residents were of German descent and in part because of its winding roads and hillside topography. Born to German immigrants in Kansas in 1866, Arthur Weisbach moved to Tacoma in 1887. He purchased this home for his new bride Elva in 1900. Weisbach served as a colonel in the Washington State Guard under Governor A.E. Mead. worked in the land office for the Northern Pacific Railroad and eventually became a real estate developer for the National Bank of Tacoma. The Weisbachs remained in residence until 1924. Given its intact architectural details and its association with the Weisbach family, the Weisbach House may be eligible for inclusion on the Tacoma Register of Historic Places and significant property tax credits. PROPERTY This Victorian with early Craftsman influences features a number of intact architectural details, including original mill work and hardware. System improvements include an updated electrical panel, a ductless heat pump system and a newer roof and furnace. The formal living room features fir floors, a gas stove and a wide window seat. The original library is now used as a formal dining room, and the original dining room with built-in leaded glass buffet is now used as a sitting room. A large family room with a wood-burning fireplace insert and oak floors was added to the back of the house in the 1940’s. The main floor also includes an eat-in kitchen and half bath. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are located on the second floor, including a master suite with a large balcony and soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms and a third bathroom are located on the third floor. The property also includes an unfinished basement with laundry, an attached two car garage and a large fenced yard.
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