Live in an old firehouse? Yes — it’s for sale in California. See chic transformation
A unique opportunity that usually only pops up in Disney movies has landed on the real estate market in Sierra Madre, California.
A single-family residence that was once a firehouse has listed for $1.09 million — and its transformation is pretty remarkable.
“Originally built in 1961 with a design by local architect Robert Ainsworth, this neighborhood fire station has been restored and converted into a one-of-a-kind live/work space,” the listing on Compass says.
“Having serviced the area until it was decommissioned by the city of Sierra Madre, it was later purchased by a private owner who completed the restoration into its current state in 2007. With its striking facade from the street, the interior is a clean and open space with a flexible floorplan for loft-like living with kitchen, full bathroom, storage and bedroom area.”
Features of the 1,399-square-foot space, per the listing, include:
Original station concrete floors
Original posts
High ceilings
Skylight
Natural light
Opaque door
The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page and X (formerly Twitter) account that highlight interesting houses up for sale around the globe.
“I’ll only consider it if they still have the fire pole,” one person said on Facebook.
“As a fan of the old tv show ‘Emergency,’ I’d love to live in a fire station,” another commented.
“I kind of like it. For sure I would switch the kitchen and bedroom, but it has potential,” someone noted.
“IT’S LIKE PRINCESS DIARIES,” one person on X compared.
The listing is held by Rob Kallick.
Sierra Madre is about a 20-mile drive northeast from Los Angeles.
