We've heard of great houses being fixed up and sold for a better price, but a church? The owner of the church, Siamak Akhavan had the bright idea to convert his church into a pretty stellar home that overlooks the Mission Delores in San Francisco. The house is now for sale for $7,400,000. We hope who ever decides to live in the house of God is pious enough to do so... |
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