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Retained historic structure
Runberg describes preservation of a landmarked church as central to the project.
Seattle Condo Buildings
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary transforms a former Capitol Hill church into twelve individual homes.
1519 E Denny Way · 1845 16th Ave · 1849 16th Ave · Capitol Hill · Seattle
Building Highlights
- Residences
- 12 homes
- Neighborhood
- Capitol Hill
- Building Type
- Condominium
- Market
- Seattle
The Building Story
A historic church adapted into twelve homes
The Sanctuary transforms a former Capitol Hill church into twelve individual homes. Runberg Architecture Group describes the project as an adaptive reuse of a landmarked church, with preservation of the existing structure guiding its conversion into townhouse-style residences. The historic building fronts E Denny Way, while documented individual homes use 16th Avenue addresses, including 1845 and 1849.
The interior architecture changes from home to home. A documented residence incorporates original stained glass and a very tall former church volume, while other layouts occupy different portions of the structure. Secure garage parking is documented, but stall counts and charging equipment belong to the individual sale. The appeal is the opportunity to live within a retained historic building, balanced against a more specialized set of maintenance, alteration and layout considerations than a conventional flat. The original church and later conversion are separate phases, so no single construction year is presented here.
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Twelve-home conversion
The project architect identifies twelve homes in the reused church.
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Individual street addresses
Verified residences include 1845 and 1849 16th Avenue.
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Distinctive interior volumes
Some homes retain stained glass and unusually tall spaces from the church.
Good to know
Before choosing a home here
- Match the home’s street address to its legal condominium unit and parking rights.
- Review landmark restrictions and association approval requirements before planning alterations.
- Inspect the specific historic windows, masonry and tall interior spaces that the home relies on.
Explore the research behind this building
- Independent condominium identity and building evidence
- NWMLS listing details
- Project architect on The Sanctuary
- NWMLS condominium residence
- Seattle landmark context and historic address
Architecture and project-history references describe the original design. Current amenity access, financial condition, building rules and individual property features must be verified from the latest association and listing records.
Homes for Sale
Currently available at The Sanctuary
Explore available homes, photography and pricing from the live NWMLS feed.
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Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
Rental & Leasing
Leasing at The Sanctuary
- Rental cap
- Current HOA documents required
- Minimum lease
- Current HOA documents required
- Short-term rentals
- Current HOA documents required
More rental details
- Cap status / waitlist
- Current HOA documents required
- Subleasing
- Current HOA details required
- Lease / registration
- Current HOA details required
- Rental / move-in fees
- Current HOA details required
- Background checks
- Current HOA details required
- Source status
- Needs verification
- Last verified
- Current HOA documents not reviewed
Leasing rules and availability may change. Confirm current terms with the condominium association before purchasing or leasing.
What Buyers Should Know
Due-diligence checklist
- Resale certificate
- Reserve study
- Budget and financial statements
- Insurance
- Assessments
- Capital projects
- Litigation
- Rental rules
- Owner occupancy
- Financing / warrantability
- Parking and storage rights
- View / future development
- Building systems and age
What Sellers Should Know
Who you compete with
Sellers compete with current same-building inventory, similar stacks, floor height, views, parking, condition, amenities and nearby buildings.
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Photo: Gregory White / Seattle Home Photography. Courtesy of The Seattle Condo Group.
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Association rental and leasing rules, rental caps, current cap availability, waitlists, minimum lease terms, fees and short-term-rental policies can change at any time. Information should be independently verified through the current resale certificate, declaration, rules and regulations, association management and applicable City of Seattle requirements before purchase or lease.