Christian Science Church for sale
The Christian Science church building in the Springfield area of Mason District is listed for sale for $3,785 million, according to a listing on LoopNet posted by Arlington Realty.
The 7,524-square-foot First Church of Christ, Scientist is located on a 2.4-acre lot at 5315 Backlick Road. Fairfax County assessed the property at $1,017,350 for 2026.
The building has a sanctuary, reading room, large multipurpose room, offices, and a landscaped central atrium. There are 89 parking spaces.
The real estate listing suggests several potential uses, including a church, school, or daycare center, subject to zoning approvals. The property is currently zoned R-2, which permits up to two single-family houses per acre.
The church has owned the mid-century modern building since it was built in 1968.
Christian Science is a denomination of Christianity that emphasizes healing through prayer rather than medicine. It was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879 in Boston.
Interest in Christian Science has sharply declined in recent decades, and many churches across the U.S. have dissolved or merged.
No one at the Springfield church or other nearby Christian Science churches responded to our calls.