Built by the McSheehy Brothers in 1909, 3816 22nd Street served as home to San Francisco’s Engine Company No. 44 and their horses for fifty years.
In 1959 the firehouse was sold to Mark and Beth Adams who maintained the firehouse in relatively original condition but employed the space as a private residence and artists’ studio for the next forty.
Purchased in February of 2006 for $2,100,000 (while listed for $2,695,000), the firehouse will soon return to the market after a multi-year renovation and expansion (think new second floor) of what was roughly 3,700 square feet of living space (original floor plans).
We have yet to see the new interior, but it promises to be a “clever mix of modern and original details” including a glass and reclaimed lumber staircase; original spiral staircase, copper and zinc doors; gourmet “loft” kitchen; and observatory tower with 360 degree views.
Pricing? It’s currently “upon request,” but according to a plugged-in tipster:
“I spoke to the developer…probably 10 months ago and he said it could possibly set a record price for a SFH in Noe Valley (who knows what has transpired [since] then, but for what it’s worth).”
And yes, we’re fired-up (ba-dump-bump) with fingers crossed to see what they’ve done with the space.
UPDATE: The Holy Hotness Of Firehouse 44 (3816 22nd Street) Hits The Market listed for $6,375,000.
∙ Engine House 44 [New Website] [Last Listing] [Original Detail] [Original Floor Plan]
Um, didn’t the developer realize that very, very few people want to live in a firehouse? Haven’t there been a few converted fireplaces for sale over the years? No one bought John Traina’s house on Washington and 117 Broad St. went unsold (though I’m not sure that qualifies as a house). I’ll be happy to eat crow if it sells, of course.
Does anyone know what the most expensive SFH ever sold in Noe went for?
Trying to guess how much the asking price will be, since the developer is looking to break a record.
I saw an older report that a Googler bought a SFH in Noe for $5.3 million, but I don’t know for sure if that gets the title for priciest home.
that is pretty neat
Looking at the last listing, this is really cool space.
I just hope they didn’t screw it up too much during the remodel.
I’d only consider buying it if the fire pole were still usable… from bed to car in 2 seconds.
I love it..but a catering kitchen in Noe Valley? That just seems CRRRRAAAAZY.
Wow! How utterly beautiful and spacious. The sense of light is just gorgeous.
I love how Teutonic Construction maintained the feel of the Firehouse while bringing this wonderful building into the 21st century.
What LOVELY work!
Mazel tov!
April Braswell
While many may not want to live in a firehouse,
without question many would if they could, that or any other unique, historical, modern or or fill in the blank stunning piece of architecture. Got a peek inside not to long ago and while not complete the transformation is pretty incredible. FYI the single family home that sold for 5.3M was the highest sale price in Noe, will be interesting to see how this one does.
It looks like a great space, but to me it’s a little depressing that it’s been remodeled to within an inch of it’s life so that it’s become a floor porn fantasy for some very wealthy person. The previous owners looked like the kind of cool people that used to make the city interesting. Now the building is just a trophy property.
This property is absolutely great.
An added perk: nobody will EVER park on your driveway. Even better than a fake hydrant!
Sure hope they do an open house…they got to!
I couldn’t wait to see engine 44. I like Tuetonics other projects, and if I had 6.3 million to spend on a home I would definitely consider an awesome rennovation of a firehouse.
While the rennovation is intriguing, the floor plan is not very functional. Its not a very good use of 6,000+ square feet. Its extremely choppy and divided (partially attributed to the zig zagging staircase). I would expect more for this amount of square footage and price tag. And whomever selected the finishes- people with 6.3 million to burn on a trophy property expect higher end finishes. The elevator, in particular, is quite budget. Some of the my favorite finishes (the fire-proof steel colored doors for example) were there prior to the rennovation…