Condos In Renovated Churches

Churches and synagogues converted to condos often result in dramatic spaces with soaring ceilings, beautiful oversized windows and preserved architectural details.  A number of former churches have been turned into condos in Cambridge, Somerville and Watertown.  Loft buyers will appreciate the wide open spaces in these reused buildings.

Converted Churches and Synagogues in Cambridge

99 Otis Street Cambridge

The Saint Hedwig Church was built in 1939 and converted to condos in 1998.  There are four multi-level lofts and heated garage parking. Condos range in size from 1308 to 2017 sq.ft.  Two units were on the market this year for $689,000 and $699,000.

CHECK FOR AVAILABLE CONDOS AT 99 OTIS ST

 

101 Third Street, East Cambridge – James Greene Condos

The church at 101 Third Street in East Cambridge is one of the oldest church buildings in Cambridge.  Built in 1827 as a Unitarian church it became the Holy Cross Church in 1940.  In 2000 it was converted to four luxury condos. The condos ranged in size from 1300 to 3160 sq.ft. and sold for $585,000 to $1,300,000. 

CHECK FOR CONDOS FOR SALE AT 101 THIRD ST

 

238 Columbia Street – Art Space Condos

In 1901 the first synagogue was built in Cambridge at 238 Columbia Street.  The Beth Israel Synagogue was converted to ten artists’  live / work lofts in the early 1980s.  Condo buyers do not need to be artists to buy in the building.  A 1115 sq.ft. unit sold in 2009 for $420,000.

CHECK FOR CONDOS FOR SALE AT 238 COLUMBIA ST

Converted Churches in Somerville

Orange Hall Lofts – 7 Park Avenue

The former church at 7 Park Avenue in the heart of Davis Square was converted to three enormous lofts in 2000.  Condos range in size from 3522 to 6136 sq.ft.

 

CHECK FOR LOFTS FOR SALE AT 7 PARK AVE, SOMERVILLE

 

The Sanctuary Lofts – 60 Tufts St Somerville

The Sanctuary, 17 loft condos  in a former church with a new modern addition, was developed in 2000.  The church structure was built in 1869 as the First Universalist Church and then became the Orpheum Theatre in 1916.  The lofts have ceilings as high as 30′ and many have multi-level layouts.  In 2008 a 1446 sq.ft. condo sold for $395,000 and a foreclosed unit sold for $310,000.

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1 Summer Street Somerville

The First Methodist Church in Union Square was built in the 1860s and converted to seven condos in 2006.  Condos range in size from 1200 to 4574 sq.ft. and ceiling heights in some of the units soar to 60 ft.  Each condo has garage parking and there is an elevator.  A 2465 sq.ft. three-bedroom condo sold for $850,000 in 2007.

CHECK FOR CONDOS FOR SALE AT 1 SUMMER ST

Churches Converted to Condos In Watertown

Two large churches have recently been converted to condominiums in Watertown MA.

Bell Tower Place Condos – 444 Mount Auburn St

The former St. Theresa’s Church has been converted to seven condominiums with two additional units in the former rectory.  Condos have high end finishes, central air conditioning, a fireplace, and garage parking.  Much of the interior detail in the 100-year old church has been incorporated into these stunning condos.  Bell Tower Place is marketed by Hammond Residential.

SEE CONDOS FOR SALE AT BELL TOWER PLACE

Mount Auburn Village – 134 Mt Auburn Street

Eight of the 14 units at Mount Auburn Village near Watertown Square are in the former First Baptist Church.  The condos have dramatic layouts with one unit featuring amazing views from the former bell tower. The condos are listed by Gail Roberts of Coldwell Banker in Cambridge.

SEE CONDOS FOR SALE AT MOUNT AUBURN VILLAGE 

 

Like the idea of living in a former church?  How about a former school? Check out:

Condos in Renovated Schools in Medford

Cambridge and Somerville Renovated School Condos

 

 

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