Someone is selling an actual 1900s firehouse in Ohio for $140k

I stumbled across this listing and my jaw hit the floor. It is an old hose house from 1900, completely raw inside, and it is basically the craziest blank canvas if you have the guts for a massive renovation project.

Out front

Let’s start with the curb appeal because it is wild. It has this massive red arched door where the fire wagons used to roll out back in the day.

You can see the stone plaque that says Hose House No. 5 right on the brick facade. It has so much character before you even turn the key.

There is also a blue detached garage sitting right next to it, which is handy since you will need somewhere to store all your tools while you build this place out.

The ground floor

Once you get inside, you realize this is a total gut job, but the bones are incredible. Look at this metal spiral staircase sitting against the raw brick.

The ceilings are incredibly high down here, and it is currently being used to store a mountain of construction materials.

And yes, that is an actual brass fire pole next to the spiral stairs. You absolutely have to keep that.

Looking back toward the front door, you can see how much space you have to work with on this level. It could easily be a massive workshop, garage, or a living area.

Tucked away in the back is a set of raw wooden stairs, plus some extra storage space under the ceiling.

These stairs lead up to the second level, surrounded by original brick.

The bathroom

Surprisingly, there is one part of the house that looks functional. The bathroom has a modern glass-door shower and a simple vanity.

Heading upstairs

When you get to the top of the stairs, things get even more interesting. It is a massive, open space with some graffiti on the walls and some exposed ceiling laths.

You can see where they started putting up studs to frame out bedrooms, but there is still a long way to go.

The natural light coming through these windows is actually really good, even with all the construction clutter.

There is a narrow hallway with some great original wood floors that just need a good sanding.

In this framed-out bedroom area, you can see the potential for a really cozy layout once the drywall goes up.

The brick room

Now, this is the room that made me stop scrolling. It has fully exposed brick walls and these massive wood ceiling joists.

They have started framing out what looks like another bathroom or utility area in the corner.

The scale of this room is just incredible, and the raw textures of the brick and timber are unmatched.

They even have a tub ready to be installed, sitting right there on the subfloor.

Imagine this space cleaned up with some warm lighting and a big leather sofa against that brick wall.

The exterior details

If you look at the back of the building, you get a clear view of the red hose tower sticking up from the roof.

It is a bit gritty with some graffiti on the lower brick, but that just adds to the history of the place.

This angle shows the chimneys and the sheer height of the structure compared to the surrounding neighborhood.

The side profile shows just how many windows this place has, which means you will have light coming in from every direction.

It sits on a modest lot, but the building itself takes up most of the footprint, giving you maximum indoor space.

The neighborhood view

Taking a look from above, you can see how it fits into the rest of Hamilton, Ohio.

It really stands out with that red tower and brick construction compared to the houses nearby.

From directly above the street, you can see the driveway running along the side of the building.

And a direct bird’s-eye view shows the layout of the roof and the backyard space.