Stanton Tower | Historic Condos | Capitol Hill
Located at 609 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Few condominium buildings have a more unique backstory than Stanton Tower on Capitol Hill. Dating all the way back to 1891, the landmark former church with its famous 130-foot bell tower was recently redeveloped and transformed into six eye-popping three-level residences, each with its own private elevator. Originally known as the Eastern Presbyterian Church, the commanding structure overlooking Stanton Park saw its last congregation in 2015 but was ultimately brought back to life as exceptional townhouse-style condos.
Stanton Tower is not alone when it comes to adaptive reuse condo buildings in DC. Historic preservation laws along with limited available land and an ever growing population have resulted in numerous creative solutions. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than Capitol Hill itself, the District’s oldest residential neighborhood (Georgetown is actually older but it didn’t become part of DC until 1871). You’ll find all kinds of interesting transformations on the Hill including Carberry School Lofts, Grace Church, and the Car Barn. But the size, luxury, and conceptual redesign of Stanton Tower positions it as project that truly stands on its own.
A Bell Tower for the Ages in Washington, DC
Originally designed by legendary Washington architect Appleton P. Clark, the Romanesque Revival landmark was constructed of Potomac bluestone quarried from the Potomac River itself. The distinctive riverbed rock with its craggy appearance has been used in other notable buildings as well, such as the foundation for the Capitol Building, the White House, and the Washington Monument. In restoring, renovating, and remaking the church into six modern day residences, MCN Build preserved and reconditioned the exterior including the cornices, ramparts, and balustrades. The developer and builders faced more challenging choices when it came to blending original interior details with the types of luxury features that today’s upper tier condo shoppers would likely require.
Two years of exhaustive renovations resulted in the six townhouse style residences; there is also a seventh which is the result of converting the adjacent parsonage into a single-family home. The condos are three levels high with soaring ceilings that can be up to 16 feet high. Each floorplan is unique, ranging from two to four bedrooms, and from roughly 2,450 to 3,000 square feet. You’ll discover beautiful hardwood floors, floating architectural stairs that wind between the levels, original stained glass church windows that have been meticulously preserved and refreshed, and lovely millwork and built-ins. The chef-inspired kitchens are a nod to modernity, recessing into the walls with their white quartz counters and top-notch appliances, and remaining open to the main living and dining areas. The marble baths are also notable. There are fun room shapes along with alcoves and other bonus spaces, as well as private interior elevators in case you don’t which to climb your own stairs. Speaking of stairs, residents share use of the 130-foot bell tower with winding steps leading up to the top with some of the most commanding 360 degree views in all of Washington.
The project won the 2019 Preservation Award and has received considerable press. Located at a rounded corner where Maryland Avenue, C Street, and 6th Street all come together, the former house of worship abuts a famous public square known as Stanton Park which is also home to a playground and the Nathaniel Greene statue with the Revolutionary War Commander sitting astride his horse. Stanton Tower enjoys a position of prominence in a place where Maryland Ave, Massachusetts Ave, and the historic park converge. It’s easy to picture a long ago time when Sunday services would let out and churchgoers might have enjoyed some time socializing at the next door park before getting into their horse buggies and returning home. For a select few, however, this majestic property is itself now home. There’s lots of other nearby attractions as well with numerous bakeries, bars and restaurants in the neighborhood as well as convenient public transportation at the nearby Union Station.
To learn more about condos for sale at Stanton Tower, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
Stanton Tower, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: How far is it from Stanton Hill to the U.S. Capitol building?
A: The Capitol building is about a half-dozen blocks away, depending on the route you take. The Supreme Court and Library of Congress are also nearby.
Q: Is Stanton Tower a pet-friendly condominium?
A: Yes, it is. If you have a dog, it might enjoy next-door Stanton Park, or the Kingsman Field Dog Park.
Q: Are there any bars or restaurants in the immediate area?
A: Union Pub, Pascual, Junction Bistro & Bar, The Monocle, Buffalo & Bergen, Nostra Cucina, and Café Berlin are a few of the popular local bars and restaurants.
Q: Does each unit at Stanton Tower have its own elevator or is there one elevator between the six residences?
A: Each unit has its own interior elevator.
