Special purpose properties, also known as special-use properties, are real estate properties designed or modified for specific functions or activities. These properties are typically built or adapted to serve particular purposes and often have unique features or characteristics that make them suitable for those specific uses. Some examples of special purpose properties include churches, schools, theaters, hospitals, museums, stadiums, airports, and government buildings.

Here are some brief descriptions of these special purpose properties:

1. Churches: These are buildings used for religious worship and activities by various religious organizations. They typically include features such as an altar, pews, and a space for congregational gatherings.

2. Schools: Educational institutions designed to provide instruction and training to students. They can include elementary schools, high schools, colleges, and universities, each with specific facilities such as classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and sports fields.

3. Theaters: Venues specifically designed for performing arts, including plays, musicals, concerts, and other live performances. Theaters often have stages, seating areas, dressing rooms, and sound and lighting systems.

4. Hospitals: Facilities dedicated to providing medical treatment, care, and accommodation for patients. Hospitals have specialized equipment, operating rooms, patient rooms, and various departments for different medical specialties.

5. Museums: Institutions that preserve and exhibit collections of artifacts, artworks, or scientific specimens for educational and cultural purposes. Museums can focus on art, history, science, natural history, or specific themes.

6. Stadiums: Large sports arenas or venues where sporting events, concerts, and other large-scale gatherings take place. They have seating areas, playing fields, tracks, and facilities for spectators, athletes, and event organizers.

7. Airports: Infrastructure specifically designed for the takeoff, landing, and movement of aircraft. Airports include terminals for passenger services, runways, control towers, and facilities for baggage handling and security.

8. Government buildings: Structures that house various government offices and agencies at local, state, or national levels. Government buildings can include town halls, courthouses, legislative buildings, and administrative offices.

Each of these special purpose properties requires careful planning, design, and often specific regulations to meet the unique needs of their intended purposes. They serve important functions in society and play a significant role in the communities they serve.