Sunset House
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Updated on: May 5, 2025 (6 days ago)
- Created on: Oct 22, 2024 (about 6 months ago)
Mission Statement
Our Values: To build strong relations with each other, formally and informally. To cultivate an intentional community of mutual aid and generosity. To steward this house responsibly, keeping it beautiful, safe, and well maintained. To create a household that feels alive, full, active, and welcoming – the center of a web for family, friends, and extended community. To advocate for social, environmental, and economic justice in two ways: (1) Through the demonstration of sustainable living practices in our home and on our property (2) By participating in community organizing efforts with a specific focus on creating more affordable, sustainable, and democratically-controlled housing for all.
Community Description
Sunset House is a cooperative in a beautiful, six-bedroom, purple house located on Duwamish land in the Central District / south Capitol Hill area. Our house consists of: 6 bedrooms, a covered front porch, newly built big back deck, hardwood floors, a guest bedroom, living room, dining room, an open kitchen, large pantry, a large basement, and breakfast nook space. Our backyard is big with many garden beds, 3 chickens and their coop, fruit trees, a large newly built deck, and space for potential! The basement has a tool room, space for musicians to practice, plenty of storage space, washer/dryer, chest freezer, mini-fridge for extra storage and bike hooks.
A community since 1970, Sunset is part of a land trust, so that means no landlord As a member, you will be a steward of the property, taking part in all decisions that have to do with improvements, maintenance, recruitment, and more. We have a duty and responsibility to maintain the house, and pay dues to be able to afford to make repairs, pay our property taxes and nurture the space and our community. The Evergreen Land Trust is the oldest community land trust in the Pacific Northwest, the board of which is composed of members of its eight properties. In short, as members of the ELT, we hold each other accountable to following the mission of providing permanently affordable and sustainable housing.
- Status: Established (4+ adults, 2+ years)
- Started Planning: 1970
- Started Living Together: 1970
- Visitors Accepted: Yes
- Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
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- Website: https://sunsethouse.carrd.co/
Location
About
- Type(s): Commune (organized around sharing almost everything)
- Location: Urban
Housing
- Current Residence Types: Room(s) in a house or building
- Current Number of Residences: 1
Membership
- Adult Members: 6
- Visitors Accepted: Yes
- Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
Government
- Decision Making: Consensus + (everyone agrees, except for up to 3 people.)
- Identified Leader: No
Economics
- Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
- Monthly Fees($): 850
- Shared Income: None
Sustainability Practices
- Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid.
- Current Renewable Energy Generation: 0%, or close to 0%
- Current Food Produced: 0%, or close to 0%
- Food Produced Locally: Up to 25%
Lifestyle
- Common Facilities:
- Garden(s)
- Workshop
- Fire pit
- Internet
- Internet Available: Yes, community provides it
- Healthcare Options: Up to each family, household, or individual
Fair Housing Laws
This community acknowledges that their listing does not include any potential violations of the Fair Housing Law, or that they do not provide housing. For any questions about this topic please see our Content Policies and contact FIC with any questions or concerns: directory@ic.org.
Keywords
intentional community, commune, Seattle, relationship building, steward