Historic South Dakota Church Finds New Life as a Six-Bedroom Family Home for $175K

Dwelling in the house of the Lord takes on new meaning at this historic South Dakota church that was transformed into a quaint residence, with a virtuous $175,000 price tag.

Rather than opt for a traditional ol’ house, homebuyers can now seek a higher calling by opting for this righteous real estate gem.

The six-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom abode in Colome, SD, was built in 1923 and served as the neighborhood’s house of worship for many years, before it was renovated into a hunting lodge.

Offering 1,549 square feet of living space on a 0.35-acre lot, the home abounds with unique touches that pay homage to its past life as a church—particularly, its very traditional design and bell tower.

And because of its hunting-lodge history, the property has a rather rustic charm to it; however, the listing notes that it can “easily” be converted for use as a single-family home—if bagging a deer isn’t a strong desire.

The former sanctuary on the main level is now the living room and includes several dining areas on one side. Also on the first floor are the small kitchen, a half-bath, storage, and a back room that could stand in for a sunroom.

All six bedrooms are in the basement, along with more bathrooms. The building’s history shines through, thanks to the stuccolike walls and pressed-tin ceilings in some spaces.

All manner of flooring seems to be represented here, including carpet, wood, and tile. There’s even a sweet wall mural near one set of sinks.

If you’ve been praying for a large and rather affordable home, this opportunity could be your answer.

The property is the latest in a line of former churches turned homes to hit the market recently, with religious dwellings popping up across the country.

In August, a former church in Champlain, NY, was listed for $350,000 as a three-bedroom home, offering a stunning stone facade and beautiful stained-glass windows throughout the property.

Meanwhile, over in nearby Phoenicia, NY, another church turned family dwelling appeared on the market, this one for $399,000.

The now-shuttered Phoenicia Wesleyan Church was built in 1826 and is still in its original state, complete with stained-glass windows, a steeple and, of course, cathedral ceilings. A small courtyard separates the church from the property’s accompanying residence.

Finally, in January, a much more modern place of worship was listed as a potential family residence in Sprague, CT, for $1.2 million. The property had been completely overhauled by its owners, in a bid to turn it into a desirable dwelling, before it was listed.