We’re not counting our angels before they ascend, but the Sacred Heart Church in South Natick that’s been shuttered since 2004, has a real live “Sold” sign in front as of today.

Word is that the buyer of 26-28 Eliot St., very well could be the operator of a circus school, as we reported recently. Though some are skeptical that zoning rules will allow that. Regardless, the prospect of the circus arts school has neighbors doing backflips and shooting each other out of cannons.

Most suitors have eyed what’s become an eyesore over the years—shingles and whatever else falling off, overgrown grass, etc.—for a handful of what no doubt would be marketed as luxury condos.

Real estate sites have had the property listed for $450K. The Metrowest Daily News recently reported that a couple of deals fell through.