Former Church That Was Transformed Into a Stunning Family Home Lists for $350K in Upstate New York

On the market for $350,000, a former church turned into a charming, single-family residence in Champlain, NY, awaits a new owner.

Built in the early 1900s, this former house of worship boasts a handsome stone facade and a tall steeple.

Thanks to a well-executed conversion, the interior of the former St. John’s Church truly shines. As the listing details put it, “This church is a unique and stunning property that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern living.”

On the lower level, you’ll find a one-bedroom apartment with original brick walls. Original stone also remains in many of the renovated rooms, including the kitchen, living space, and primary bedroom.

Evidence of the home’s holy past is found upstairs, where soaring wood ceilings and windows of the former sanctuary give the space a sacred aura.

Those large windows coax in abundant natural light and give the wide-open space a heavenly glow.

One side of the huge space features a lofted area with a triangular window, while the other side has another large window above the pipe organ—a focal point of the space, “with gorgeous woodwork and exposed brick adding to the character and history of this beautiful building.”

Meanwhile, stone walls and churchlike windows are a highlight in the upper-floor bedroom space.

It’s an ideal property for a buyer in search of a historic conversion with plenty of character.

“The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the intricate woodwork to the enduring charm of the exposed brick walls. These features not only add character but also serve as a testament to the building’s rich history,” the listing says.

According to the Samuel de Champlain History Center in Champlain, the building served as the St. John’s Episcopal Church for about 75 years. It later became a Presbyterian church.

“In December 1927, the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Main Street and Church Street in Champlain burned down,” explains David Patrick, secretary of the Samuel de Champlain History Center. “From the ruins, it was rebuilt between October 1928 and May 1929 to be used as the Champlain Village Hall. At the same time, the Presbyterian congregation decided to purchase the stone church building from the Episcopalians. So, the Presbyterians used this stone church from about 1929 to the late-20th century.”

Patrick says at some point, the congregations merged, and the building was sold to the public. The church-to-home conversion began around 2007.

Way, way, upstate, the property sits just a few miles from the Champlain–St. Bernard de Lacolle Border Crossing, between the United States and Canada and is about an hour from Montreal.

It’s just off Interstate 87, near the Great Chazy River that runs through the town and close to Lake Champlain.

The listing says the church turned house could be a residence, income property, or a combination of the two.

Andre Lacombe, with RE/MAX North Country, is the listing agent.