$500,000
About this home
A truly remarkable opportunity to own a historic landmark offering exceptional architectural character, expansive gathering spaces, and endless possibilities. Originally constructed as a Masonic Temple and currently operating as a church, this stately building showcases timeless craftsmanship and an impressive neoclassical façade that has stood as a prominent community centerpiece for generations. Step inside the grand foyer, where terrazzo flooring, soaring coffered ceilings, elegant lighting, and original architectural details create a memorable first impression. The main sanctuary features a spacious worship area with abundant seating, beautiful hardwood floors, tall windows, decorative moldings, and an elevated stage designed to accommodate large gatherings, services, performances, and special events. Beyond the sanctuary, the property offers a stunning auditorium complete with a stage and expansive open floor area, providing incredible flexibility for conferences, concerts, community events, educational programs, or future redevelopment opportunities. Additional features include multiple meeting and gathering spaces, a large fellowship hall, a commercial-style kitchen, offices, classrooms, and support areas designed to accommodate a variety of organizational needs. Prominently positioned on a corner lot, this iconic property presents a rare opportunity for continued religious use, a community center, event venue, performing arts space, educational facility, corporate headquarters, or other adaptive reuse possibilities. Rich in history, architectural beauty, and potential, this is a one-of-a-kind offering ready for its next chapter.
Property details
- MLS #
- 5218294
- Property type
- Other
- Subdivision
- Village/Charleston
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 11
- On market date
- July 16, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.17 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.2:1
- District
- Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student:teacher ratio
- 28.0:1
- District
- Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
- District
- Summit Academy School - Lorain
Walkability
Blended score for Lorain's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by NOWDD via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 27, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.