Stop, Drop and Roll: Converted Firehouse Homes
Ever since the Tribeca firehouse, most famous for appearing in Ghostbusters and which sold for $4.3 million dollars, converted firehouse homes have spread like wildfire over the market. High in demand, firehouses are the only socially accepted building to ride a pole from floor to floor.
$1,350,000 - Tampa, FL
301 South Magnolia Avenue
Lets take a stroll to 301 South Magnolia Avenue, Tampa Florida. This historic 1911 property can house 12 luxury vehicles or two firetrucks if that’s your thing. While it is a 1 bedroom, 2 bath, it is two stories with 5,200 square feet. The upstairs features an apartment penthouse accessible through a private elevator and while the ad doesn’t specify, fingers crossed on the firepole for the way down. The place also has firehouse memorabilia throughout. The exterior has the classic red brick firehouse aesthetic as well as an upgraded exterior sound system. The property comes with a secluded courtyard with “mature landscaping” as well as a pool and a spa. If $1,350,000 is too steep for you, you have to realize that is only $260/sq ft and that’s a deal.
Mary KellySmith and Associates Real Estateoffice 813-839-3800mobile 813-695-0163
$349,900 – Oshkosh, WI
The Brooklyn #4 Hook & Ladder Firehouse
The Brooklyn #4 Hook and Ladder Firehouse is found on 17 W 6th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI. It is a landmark in Oshkosh’s prestigious fire fighting history. The restoration of the property was under the guidance of David and Rosie Zuern who hired the renown restorer Terry Laib of Laib Restoration, Inc. This 2500 sq ft mixed zoning building has a bottom floor of leasable space as well as a second story is a museum quality residential space. It could all be yours for $349,900.
Kevin PurtellThe Premier Group of Oshkosh, Inc.920-236-3800
$675,000 – Irvington, NY
27 North Ferris St
Why own a piece of history when you could live inside of one?! This late-19th century Irvington firehouse has been reconfigured for modern living. Found at 27 North Ferris St, the place has wide-plank pine floors, 11 foot ceilings, 6 foot custom double-glazed windows, a front porch and two balconies with river and treetop views. The surrounding neighborhood has shops and restaurants only a block away from the firehouse. This is the best way to spend $675,000.
Rummy DhanoaReal Estate Expert Advisor / Associate BrokerKeller Williams Realty Group
$450,000 – Floresville, TX
This Historic Floresville Firehouse is hard to miss: with a living room, dining room, kitchen, wet bar, 4 bedroom suites (7 baths/2 half baths) and gorgeous ballroom, you can live upstairs and run a successful business on the first floor. This Texas firehouse has hardwood floors, high ceilings, tall windows and a beautiful patio. For $450,000, this place is a catch.
Harry Kuper210-822-8602
And finally…What’s up, Seattle! Home to Estately.com and home to two converted firehouse listings:
$250,000 – Seattle, WA
Cruise on down to Fire Station 37 at 7300 35th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington. Here you will find a 1925 firehouse (renovated in 1986) up for sale and if you have $250,000, it’s yours. Featuring the Mission Revival Style architecture and 6 parking stalls in the back, this 9,464 square foot property is a piece of Seattle history. Sorry, no firepole…
Colliers InternationalOffice 206 223 0866Greg Inglin (206) 515-4491Steven Swanicke (206) 223-0866Arvin Vander Veen (206) 654-0521
$350,000 – Seattle, WA
If Fire Station 37 didn’t spark anything for you, truck on over to Fire Station 38 at 5503 33rd Ave. This fire station is going for $350,000, $100,000 dollars more than the previous but for good reason: the building had a major renovation in 1987, featuring Mission/Spanish Revival and Neo-Classical Revival styles throughout. The building has 2,568 square feet and the property totals at 8,960 square feet. Not unlike the last, the fire station comes with 6 parking stalls in the back.
Colliers InternationalOffice 206 223 0866Greg Inglin (206) 515-4491Steven Swanicke (206) 223-0866Arvin Vander Veen (206) 654-0521