Lauritsala Old Fire Station, Lappeenranta

The City of Lappeenranta is selling the buildings of the old Lauritsala fire station in Hakali, Lappeenranta, including a land area of 7,108 m² according to the property register. The sale includes a vehicle hall completed in 2000 of approx. 120 m².

The fire station building was completed in 1931 and was originally built as Hakali elementary school, which operated until 1959. In 1960 the building was converted into a fire station and a hose tower and two vehicle halls were added to the two-storey masonry building. The vehicle halls, meeting and sauna facilities were used by the Lauritsala Volunteer Fire Brigade (Lauritsalan VPK) until 2025.

At present the building is leased and part of the premises are used as meeting space for AA and Al-Anon groups. The property is located approximately 6 km from Lappeenranta city centre and about 0.8 km from Lauritsala day nursery and school.

Viewing the property

Prospective buyers are advised to carefully inspect the property for sale, the sales brochure, the attached documents and to arrange an on-site viewing. The property is shown during office hours by appointment by caretaker Mikko Kiero, mikko.kiero@saimaantukipalvelut.fi, tel. 040 065 6771. Additional information is provided by property manager Kimmo Valtonen, kimmo.valtonen@lappeenranta.fi.

Basic property information

Address: Kalevankatu 76, 53300 Lappeenranta Property ID: 405–36–162–2 Land area: 7,108 m² (according to the land register) Property tax: The seller has not determined the amount or basis of the property tax. The city does not charge itself property tax in its area, so this is not known.

Land use regulations

Zoning status:

The area is covered by a local detailed plan approved on 18 October 1984. The area is also covered by the legally binding Lappeenranta partial master plan 2030, eastern sub-area, approved by the City Council on 13 November 2017.

Zoning provisions:

Local plan: Public buildings block (Y).

Partial master plan: Area for public services and administration (PY). In addition, the building is listed as protected (sr-1, site number 21): a building of architectural, historical or streetscape value. The building may not be demolished. Repairs, alterations and changes of use must be compatible with the building’s architecturally or historically valuable or streetscape-significant features. Plans affecting the area require a statement from the museum authority. The site number refers to the cultural environment inventory annex in the partial master plan report.

Permitted use under the plan: Public building.

Use according to the building and apartment register: Fire stations (1310).

Building rights under the plan: Expressed with an efficiency coefficient e = 0.50. Used building rights: approx. 1,653 m² (gross floor area).

Movable property to be transferred: The building contains third-party property which is not included in the sale.

Objects shown in the sales brochure may include movable items that are not part of the sale unless their inclusion has been explicitly agreed.

Rights based on connection agreements

Transfer of connection rights: Rights under electricity, water, wastewater and district heating connection agreements transfer to the buyer without separate compensation.

Electricity connection: Lappeenrannan Energia Oy, connection right 3x63A

Water connection: Lappeenrannan Energia Oy

Sewage connection: Lappeenrannan Energia Oy

District heating connection: Lappeenrannan Energia Oy

Alarm connection: None

Connection fees: The seller is responsible for all payments based on the connection agreements up to the date of transfer of possession.

Condition of connections: Original condition.

Encumbrances on the property

Mortgages and charges: No mortgages or charges have been registered on the property for sale.

Possession restrictions: There are no possession restrictions on the property for sale.

Rights of use

Tenancy rights: The property is subject to tenancy agreements. The notice period for termination of the lease is 3 months. Leases transfer to the buyer upon completion. Security deposits do not transfer to the buyer on completion.

Easements:

There are no easements affecting the property.

Shared area shares: The property has no shares in common areas.

Access: Access to the property from Kalevankatu. An access prohibition has been imposed at the roundabout.

Environment

Groundwater area: The property is located in a groundwater protection area.

Income and maintenance costs

Income from the property: Income from the property before the agreed transfer of possession belongs to the seller.

The seller’s average annual consumption has been approx. 30 MWh of electricity, 85 m³ of water and approx. 142 MWh of heating energy.

Buildings, structures and equipment on the property

The seller has not verified whether the as‑built drawings correspond to the actual construction details of the buildings (foundations, chimneys, ventilation ducts, load-bearing structures or external and internal finishes), nor whether the materials used deviate from those indicated in the drawings.

The seller has not verified whether the electrical system complies with current electrical safety regulations or whether it has been altered since construction.

The seller has not investigated the condition or functionality of water and sewage pipes or the materials used, unless otherwise stated below.

The seller has not checked the functioning of locks on buildings, structures or equipment on the property, unless otherwise stated below. The seller recommends renewing the building locking systems.

Basic building data

Buildings: Main building and vehicle hall

Energy certificate: The legally required energy certificate was prepared on 10 May 2024 and is valid until 10 May 2034. Energy efficiency class: B.

Main building: Use: Fire station Year of construction: 1931 Gross floor area: approx. 1,533 m² Net internal area: approx. 1,433.7 m² Volume: approx. 4,300 m³ Floors: 2 Construction: Built on site

Foundations: Concrete footing

Construction material: Brick

Exterior finish: Cement render

Roof: Metal

Windows: Double‑glazed

Heating: District heating, water‑circulated radiators

Vehicle hall: Year of construction: 2000 Gross floor area: approx. 120 m² Net internal area: approx. 101.5 m² Floors: 1 Construction: Built on site

Foundations: Concrete

Construction material: Timber

Exterior finish: Metal cladding

Roof: Metal

Heating: Direct electric heating

Maintenance and operating costs

The seller is responsible for all maintenance and operating costs of the property for sale until the date of transfer of possession.

Acceptance of the property sale and signing of the deed of sale The seller does not accept conditional offers. The seller may, at their discretion, extend the deadline for submitting offers.