PHOENIX, ARIZ. (May 2, 2025) – In a commercial real estate landscape where redevelopment often means demolition, the sale of Skyline Church at 1101 S. Hardy Drive in Tempe, Arizona, stands out as a rare example of thoughtful restoration and conservation.
Senior Vice President Thomas Smith with NAI Horizon’s Church Realty Solutions team represented Skyline Church Inc., a California-based non-profit religious corporation, in the $1.11 million sale of the 4,467 SF, two-building property to Amy Beaumont, Larry Beaumont, and Julia Beth Beaumont, Trustees of the Beaumont Family Trust.
Rather than razing the mid-20th-century structure to make way for high-density apartments, the buyers have committed to preserving and repurposing key elements of the original chapel. From the intricately detailed ceiling to salvaged architectural features, the Beaumonts plan to integrate these materials into a unique residential conversion that respects the church’s history while contributing to Tempe’s evolving neighborhood fabric. Additionally, plans include the creation of a new residence on the former parking lot parcel and restoring the former parsonage, further reinforcing a vision of mindful urban renewal.
This approach highlights a growing trend toward adaptive reuse in a market where traditional redevelopment often meets resistance. By choosing restoration over demolition, the new owners are setting an inspiring precedent for sustainable housing solutions that celebrate the past while meeting contemporary residential needs.
It’s quite a family affair, Smith explained. Larry Beaumont built custom homes in Rocky Point, Mexico, while the family was growing up. Now, a majority of the family – including twin sisters – will live on the same street in Tempe.
“After refurbishing the parsonage, the parents will move into it. Dad will support Amy where needed with Amy leading the two projects and assisting her father on the parsonage conversion remodel. The other daughter also lives on the same street in Tempe,” Smith said. “The family lived for many years in Mexico where the daughter (Amy Beaumont) learned about importance of not wasting anything useful. She is a graduate of Arizona State University’s School of Architecture; she will use those skills to help transform the project.”
Smith said the seller had offers from other churches, but nothing came of them. Then the Beaumonts called, wanting to tour the property. They toured the two buildings and discovered a third parcel—the parking lot.
Amy Beaumont envisions converting the chapel to an energy-efficient home, while also incorporating key features into the exterior design of her future home.
“The plan is to build a new home in the parking lot. And rather than scrape the parsonage house, the Beaumonts will restore it and reuse building materials on the site,” Smith said. “Traditional development on church property is to scrape and build high-density housing. That’s not happening here. The new owners are creating three residential housing units that are environmentally sensitive by using reclaimed materials. “The interior roof design and infrastructure exposed aged timber beams secured with classic heavy bolt placements.”
The property was once home to Tempe Wesleyan Church a New Beginnings in Christ Wesleyan Church.