Would You Buy a Church?

Take a leap of faith and convert a charming chapel into a stunning home. Read on to learn more about these beautiful former churches on the market across the country.

Winnebago, MN

List Price: $149,000 (5 BR, 2 BA, 3,200 sq. ft.)

Agent: Mike Wilen, Coldwell Banker Realty

This 1924 church still has an organ, an altar and wooden pews, but with a major renovation, it could be divine. The plot of land includes a basketball court.

Grand Haven, MI

List Price: $2,595,900 (3 BR, 6 BA, 8,012 sq. ft.)

Agent: Sandi Gentry, RE/MAX Lakeshore

Other than the stained-glass windows and vaulted ceiling, this looks remarkably like an ordinary house inside. The owners installed a wine cellar, plunge pool and five-stall garage.

Ulster Park, NY

List Price: $1,900,000 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 4,046 sq. ft.)

Agent: Sean Nutley, Hudson Modern

One of the bedrooms has private access to the tower of this move-in-ready stone church, built in 1876. The main living area has a giant steel firepit right in the center!

Colome, SD

List Price: $17,000 (6 BR, 3.5 BA, 3,098 sq. ft.)

Agent: Steve Steinke, Shippy Realty & Auction

A previous owner converted this 1923 church into a hunting lodge, with bedrooms on the lower level. The main floor still has stained-glass windows.

Hudson, IN

List Price: $170,000 (5 BR, 4 BA, 6,696 sq. ft.)

Agent: Ian Barnhart, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

You could serenade the neighborhood with the tower bell on this 1874 church. Most of the building has crisp white paint and hardwood floors, making it a blank slate for a redesign.

Pinehurst, NC

Are you ready to try a room with a pew? Spend a night at a converted church to see if it's for you.

Rental Price: $799 per night on Airbnb (5 BR, 5.5 BA)

The whole church will be yours, and there's plenty of room for everyone: The former worship area is now a spacious living room with a pool table. Explore the town while you're here. Pinehurst is a golfer's paradise. (It's often home to the US Open!)