These 8 MA Homes Started Out As Something Else

These Massachusetts homes traded a school bus or a delivery van for a moving truck. You can move in now, but at one time they were used for something else entirely.

If you're looking to live somewhere with a bit of history attached – a loft in a former schoolhouse, or a condo in a ship-building factory – here are a few options in the Bay State.

Address: 185 Morrison Ave Apt 302

Price: $699,900

Details: Located in the beautifully renovated, historic brick building that formerly housed the Lowe School, the remarkable condominiums at 185 Morrison Avenue incorporate all the charm and character of industrial loft living combined with modern upgrades and amenities that would rival any new construction in the area. View the full listing on realtor.com.

Address: 48 Water St Unit 310, Worcester

Price: $199,000

Details: Welcome to the beautifully restored Canal Lofts located in Worcester's increasingly popular Canal District. Once home to the W.H. Hill Envelope Company, the Canal Lofts are now ready to be home to you! View the full listing on realtor.com.

Address: 100 Nahant St Unit 250, Wakefield

Price: $549,000

Details: Welcome to Unit 250 in The Luxurious Franklin School! This unit was built new in 2014 and is a must see featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and offers the ideal one level layout and perfect use of space. View the full listing on realtor.com.

Address: 106 Thirteenth St Unit 124, Boston

Price: $499,000

Details: The Basilica is one of Charlestown's historic Navy Yard buildings. The building was built in 1920 as a ship-building factory and was converted to residences and renovated in 1998. The luxury condos feature nautical touches like ship-building accessories, arched windows, exposed brick and remnants of the massive pulley-and-crane system used for building ships. View the full listing on realtor.com.

Address: 145 Glenwood, Malden

Price: $329,900

Details: Beautiful Victorian Schoolhouse conversion! Located at the prestigious Glenwood in the West End, and situated within a 5 minute walk to Oak Grove Train Station. View the full listing on realtor.com.

Address: 107 Main St, Hingham

Price: $4,789,000

Details: The Old Ship Church is selling the house because they would like the opportunity to build a new parish house next to the meeting house across the street that better suits their needs and provides the opportunity for them to grow. The home includes 11-foot ceilings, six fireplaces, gorgeous moldings and floors, a huge function hall in the rear, a walk-up attic that looks out over the town, and more. View the full listing on realtor.com.

Address: 111 Foster St Apt 320, Peabody

Price: $239,900

Details: Peabody started making leather in 1639. While the city is no longer the leather capital of the world, plenty of tannery buildings remain. One of them was converted into Tannery Gardens in 1988, and a recently renovated and updated unit is on the market. View the full listing on realtor.com.

Address: 109 Locust St, Attleboro

Price: $475,000

Details: Under the old maple treelives this lovingly restored 20th century farmhouse brought back to the future to proudly showcase the blending of old-time charm and character with modern amenities and décor. View the full listing on realtor.com.

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