New owner sought for 116-year-old Redmond home

A home built in the 1900s could get a second chance at life in Redmond, but only if someone steps forward with a proposal the city can accept..

The city of Redmond acquired the home last year, when it was looking at expanding Centennial Park.

The city recently published a legal notice for a possible sale and relocation of the structure, to make room for future plans. No one came forward with a proposal by Wednesday’s deadline.

Troy Rayburn, the city’s development and urban renewal project manager, told NewsChannel 21 Wednesday the city would like someone to preserve the home and fix it up.

Rayburn said the city has in the past preserved historical buildings inside the city limits.

Currently, the city is remodeling the former Evergreen Elementary School, which will be the new home for City Hall next year.

“It’s not a big, grand house that I think a lot of people expect with historical landmarks,” Rayburn said. “It does have historical significance for the city of Redmond in that a lot of people moved here and pioneered here, and this is a good example of the type of housing they lived in 1910.”.

An old chimney, chipped paint and old wallpaper are still visible in the house, as the home has stood the test of time with the growth of Redmond.

City officials are crossing their fingers a developer will make an offer on this home. City councilors are scheduled to take up the matter at a public hearing on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.