TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is selling the historic Gonyea House, which formerly served as the home of the school's sitting president.
A listing on MyUniqueHome.com shows the asking price at $1.5 million. Michael Morrison is the listing agent.
The house was donated to the school in 1971 by Joseph Henry Gonyea, a philanthropist and lumber industry executive from Tacoma, according to information from the university. University presidents have historically lived in the house, aside from sitting president Allan Belton, who chose to remain in his own home.
The university would host events at the home like the first-year garden party, and Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for students who stayed behind on campus.
An inside look at PLU's Gonyea House, on sale for $1.5 million
The 5,471 square foot house is gated and sits on nearly eight acres in south Tacoma, with a pond in the backyard and a stream running through the property.
The home has four bedrooms and four and a quarter bathrooms. The main floor includes a sunroom, den and possible multi-generational space with an attached kitchenette and bath.
The upper floors have a primary suite, multiple bedrooms and a play space.
The lower level also includes a rec room and fireplace, wine storage and catering overflow space. The property has a two-car attached garage and a three-car detached garage with a second office.
KING 5 has reached out to PLU for comment.
