217 - 221S Howard St
Spokane WA 99201

Iconic Downtown Church Building

217 - 221S Howard St Spokane WA 99201

Listing #: 707930 | Status: Pending | Last Modified: 3/11/2026 |

For Sale
John Leland
Showing Instructions
  • Call Listing AgentNo
  • Use DiscretionNo
Price Information
  • Listing Price$ 1,200,000.0
  • $/SF$ 35.9
  • Listing StatusPending
  • Days on Market93
  • Asset ClassOffice, Specialty
  • Terms
Detail Listing Information
  • Min Total SF0
  • Max Total SF0
  • Lease Rate Low$ 00.0
  • Lease Rate High$ 00.0
  • Heat Source
  • Total Units
Utilities
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Storm Sewer
Retail Information
  • SignageSignage on Building and Freestanding
  • Anchor
Building Information
  • Building StatusExisting
  • # of Buildings1
  • # of Floors3
  • # of Units
  • # of Elevators
  • A/CYes
  • Clearance Height Min
  • Clearance Height Max
  • Bay Depth
  • Total Building SF33425
  • Net Rentable Area1350
  • Total Office SF1350
  • Largest Contiguous SF
  • Lot SF21265
  • Acres0.49
Property Type
  • Property TypeSpecialty
  • Office TypeChurch
  • Building ClassC
Location
  • CountySpokane
  • Vicinity
  • Location Description
  • Second Address
  • Cross Street
  • Market AreaCBD & Periphery
  • Tax ID #35191.3007
  • Additional Parcels35191.3008
  • ZoningDTS
Parking Information
  • # Covered Spaces5
  • # Uncovered Spaces11
  • Total Parking Spots16
  • Parking Ratio
Construction
  • Year Built1906
  • Year Renovated2016
  • Completion Date
  • Roof Type
  • Construction TypeBrick, Masonry

Iconic Downtown Church Building

Public Comments

Own a singular piece of Spokane history in this iconic downtown church, the nationally recognized birthplace of Father’s Day and a landmark of faith, service, and architectural character. Within these walls, Sonora Louise Smart Dodd’s 1909 tribute to her father helped spark a family-focused celebration that spread across the nation, giving the property a uniquely powerful story for any mission-driven owner. With approximately 33,425 square feet, including a 1962 addition with offices, classrooms, and a full gymnasium, the building offers highly adaptable space for worship, social services, education, and community events. Extensively updated with modern electrical, gas furnaces, and a recent roof—while preserving original stained glass and a classic pipe organ—this historic asset, complete

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Church/Religious Facility

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