Historic Victorian Cottage - Yours to Restore!

What could be more romantic than a Victorian cottage, shaded by magnificent trees, with its rocking chair porch and picket-fenced yard?!

The circa 1915 Cox-Rufty House, listed on National Register of Historic Places, is just that!  Welcome to 420 East Bank Street in Salisbury, North Carolina ~ a one-story late-Victorian home with a tall hipped roof, fabulous rustic stone foundation, a full-width rocking-chair front porch overlooking picket-fenced front yard, and HUGE shade trees. Swoon!

This quaint 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath in one of Salisbury NC's 10 historic districts, listed with Realtor Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC, has many original details/  Choose which way to enter: through the front door to a wide center hallway, or via the side door near your private parking area into a sunny side porch. The first things you'll notice are the original high ceilings, two original fireplaces (non-functioning) with their early 1900s mantels, the original beadboard walls, wood trim, and wood floors. 

The center hallway is flanked by two parlors ~ a very traditional floor plan for a home of this era. The parlor with the huge built-in bookcases to the right as you come through the front door has the potential to be the 3rd bedroom by closing off an old closet wall that was once removed and now serves as a walk-thru to the next bedroom. This next bedroom is technically your owner's suite with full bath. The between the deep mahogany painted parlor and dining room is the other bedroom.

The dining room, painted a brilliant peacock bluegreen (throughout!), boasts a chair rail and architectural molding trim.  Once the trim is picked out in more original paint colors, these features will be pop in this elegant room.

Adjacent to the dining room at the rear of the home is the kitchen, with soaring ceilings and newer cupboards. The kitchen exits either to a sunny side porch, or the beautiful, private, and deep fenced-in backyard. The yard is charmingly separated by a gazebo creating an outdoor room close to the house, and a wide swath of back lawn beyond. Here, you will see where landscaping will create a wonderful private oasis.

This 1,602 square foot home offers a shared driveway with a private parking area. The home is located in the Brooklyn South Square Historic District just 4 blocks from vibrant Downtown center.  Walk to the lovely Bell Tower Green center-city park, unique shops, restaurants, library, museums, art galleries, and nightlife. 

Homes within the local historic districts in Salisbury, NC fall under review by the City's Historic Preservation Commission for any exterior changes, repairs, or renovations. Refer to Local Historic Design Standards for regulation specifics, such as no vinyl siding or vinyl replacement windows. In most cases, original materials area required for any repairs or replacements.

This beautiful cottage clearly needs TLC but will be well worth the time, effort, and investment. The home is due for a new roof, interior and exterior paint, and some cosmetic work. The home at 420 E. Bank Street can easily be restored to the stunning Victorian cottage it once was. The home is being sold As-Is/No Repairs, and therefore is not FHA loan eligible. The home IS eligible for both Federal and State Historic Tax Credits, and Historic Preservation Grants for exterior work through City of Salisbury (offered annually). 

420 E Bank Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
$125,000
CMLS#3819764

Greg Rapp 
Salisbury Real Estate LLC 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
GregRappRealtor@gmail.com 
www.realestatesalisbury.net 

Victorian Cottage ~ Circa 1885 ~ For Sale & Move in Ready

This absolute charmer of a Victorian Vernacular Cottage, circa 1885, in Salisbury, North Carolina's Brooklyn South Square Historic District is move-in ready, and is perhaps the cutest home you've ever seen! And Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC, the area's expert agent representing vintage and historic homes, is the one to call: 704.213.6846 ~ but check out the details!

Welcome to 309 S. Shaver Street!

This Victorian era cottage defies cookie-cutter categorization. Although built in the Victorian architectural era, this single-story, circa 1885 cottage is cleanly designed without the embellishments of Queen Anne or other Victorian styles. Yet the design elements are there: a home framed by twin chimneys, a deep front porch with handsome pillars, the front door with its glass sidelights, long center hallway framed by symmetrical 15' x 15' front parlors, 10-foot ceilings, and many other vintage details.

This circa 1885 South Shaver Street home has the center hallway design of many single story Victorian homes, creating a wonderful open feel in the house. The rear part of the hallway may have at one time been a porch, and we love the array of windows that now let so much natural light into the generous space.  This bright central space is wide enough that we can picture a home with a computer desk and an arrangement of houseplants and greenery. The center hallway culminates in a cute little laundry room at the back of the home. Note the original plank walls!  Nothing says vintage home like 1880s plank wall material!

The mint kitchen is another bright spot in this home, with custom cabinets, gleaming wide-plank hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and a skylight streaming natural daylight into this efficient space!

The dining room off the kitchen boasts its original fireplace with brick hearth and mirrored mantel piece, one of two in the home, and original chair rail.. The second fireplace is in the front parlor across the hall. Both chimneys have been rebuilt.  You will also note the remarkable number of electrical outlets in each room, a very nice feature of the restoration of this home that brings it into 21st century modern lifestyle living!  (The front parlor could be used as a third bedroom, but has no closet.)

This super charming 2-bedroom / 2-bath (one missing its clawfoot tub) home retains lots of original details, and you will love its cheerful open feel.

The Owner's Suite has its own full private bath with lovely ceramic tile floors, plenty of storage space, and a walk-in shower.

Outside, you'll be picking your own peaches from the two peach trees in the white picket fenced front yard.  The extra deep back yard, surrounded with shade trees, is enclosed with stockade-style fencing, a great privacy screen and place for children to play or pets to run freely. This fence also clearly delineates the boundaries of the shared driveway, a common feature in the historic neighborhoods in Salisbury.

Nestled between the house and the expansive back yard is a super-cute large outbuilding or small barn that looks like it fell right out of a story book! The space between this barn and the home creates a wonderful outdoor patio room.

309 S. Shaver Street is in the Brooklyn South Square Historic District in Salisbury, NC. There is an active neighborhood association (voluntary participation) that keeps neighbors up-to-date on city happenings and creates a great communication channel for its residents.  This area of the neighborhood was the site of the infamous Civil War Prison ~ lots of history to be found here!

Brooklyn South Square is one of ten designated historic districts in Salisbury listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Like the nine other historic districts, the neighborhood is just beyond the central Historic Downtown, a historic district in and of itself.  

When you make 309 S.Shaver Street your home, you will be a hop-skip-&-jump from unique shops, farmers market, many locally owned restaurants, theaters with revolving play and musical productions, and art galleries.  Salisbury boasts a large independent book store, two local coffee shops, and a fabulous bakery with cupcakes to die for!  Purchase a bicycle at Skinny Wheels Bike Shop and take part in the community bike rides on Sunday afternoons.  Each June, grab a lawn chair and take in the free outdoor performance by the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony at the annual Pops-at-the-Post.  


So, you're looking for a super-cute historic house? A REALLY super-cute historic house? This home has been completely restored and might be just the one for you!!!!! Call Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC at 704.213.6846 to see this circa 1885 ~ move-in-ready ~ home for yourself!

309 SHAVER STREET SOUTH
Salisbury, NC 28144
CMLS #3773202
$149,900

Greg Rapp 
Salisbury Real Estate LLC 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
GregRappRealtor@gmail.com 
www.realestatesalisbury.net 

BAM! Closed in FOUR DAYS! With Realtor® Greg Rapp!

We hate to say we told you so, but we told you so!  We know how hard it is to find a vintage home this clean for this price!  Listed with Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty, the area's historic home expert, this cute little circa 1875 house went under contract 6/14/19 and closed 6/18/19! Listed on May 6th, under contract in just over 30 days, and - YES - you read that right, this house closed in 4 days!

422 E. Fisher Street ~ a circa 1875 Victorian-era cottage, freshly painted inside and out . . . is SOLD!

Located in the Brooklyn South Square Historic District, one of (10) historic districts in Salisbury North Carolina, the Shaver-Crowell House is just (3) blocks from the award-winning Historic Downtown, offering a plethora of dining, shopping, microbreweries, and arts and culture. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Shaver-Crowell-Fisher House, and classified as a contributing structure in the district.

The City of Salisbury has (10) historic districts, and homes in these districts, like this one, are eligible for Historic Preservation Grants for exterior improvements. Historic Preservation Commission oversight applies per the Design Guidelines.

It's too late to scoop up this circa 1875 cottage for yourself, but contact Realtor® Greg Rapp today at 704.231.6846 to see what other fabulous historic homes are for sale in this area of central North Carolina . . . 2 hours from the mountains and 4 hours from the ocean!

Greg Rapp 
Wallace Realty Co. 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
704 636 2021 Office 
www.realestatesalisbury.net 
www.facebook.com/GregRappRealtor/





#GregRappRealtor #RealEstateSalisbury #OldHouseGuy #SellingSalisbury #SalisburyNC #lovemyjob

7 Days on the Market and SOLD! BOOM!

The sale on this beautiful Vernacular Victorian in Salisbury, North Carolina's Brooklyn South Square Historic District closed today.

Realtor® Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty listed this 4-bedroom, 2600+ square foot house on February 24th . . . and by March 13th, the circa 1900 Keen-Bostian House was under contract. Today . . . the new owner has the keys!

Located in one of Salisbury's (10) historic districts, this home's location is a neighborhood known for its Civil War history (and on the Civil War Trail), and is within walking distance to Salisbury's award-winning downtown featuring an array of wonderful restaurants, three community theaters, museums, breweries, shops and new dog park. Many of the historic districts are in close proximity to the downtown here, radiating out from the city center, and offer the same amenities.

In addition, when you purchase a home in one of Salisbury's historic neighborhoods, you are eligible to take advantage of the City of Salisbury Historic Preservation Grants and NC Historic Tax Credits for exterior improvements. What's not to love??!!

Thinking of moving to Salisbury NC, where the historic preservation culture is alive and well, maybe to own your own vintage home? Give Greg Rapp a call - the real estate agent recognized as the area's expert on historic neighborhoods and properties. Ready to sell? Get the same quick turn-around that Greg is noted for: List your home by calling 704.213.6846. BOOM!




328 E. Bank Street
Salisbury NC 28144
CMLS#3477721
$179,900 SOLD!!!







Greg Rapp 
Wallace Realty Co. 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
704 636 2021 Office 
www.realestatesalisbury.net 



#SellingSalisbury #HomesforSale #RealEstateSalisbury #OldHouseGuy #GregRappRealtor #ListWithMe #SalisburyNC

Own a Piece of History . . . With a Long History! Gorgeous Historic Home for Sale!

If you love a good story . . . AND you love old houses that come with a good story, get ready to enter the circa 1885 home at 309 East Bank Street in Salisbury, North Carolina. You know a vintage home of this era has a story to tell!

The story:

This spacious 4-bedroom/2 bath home is built on the historic Confederate Civil War Prison site near the location of the gates of the prison. The Confederate Prison existed from 1861 - 1865 and consisted of approximately 17 acres. In 1866 the entire site was sold to the Holmes brothers, who began selling lots out of the parcel in about 1885. Mr. George Heilig purchased several lots from Reuben Holmes in 1885 then sold the first lot on the 300 block of E. Bank to David Julian in 1885 for $225.00. Welcome to The Julian-Phillips House.

This stately circa 1885 home features many late Italianate/Victorian details. You'll see this as you step down into the sunken garden yard, rich with perennials and roses, and onto the gracious wrap-around porch, whose roof is supported by handsome corbels, a design element that is repeated long the upper eaves. Inside, parquet and hardwood floors and five fireplaces* greet you throughout.

Downstairs, you'll find a beautiful formal front parlor with original fireplace and handsome wood mantel, a library and a den, the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen offers granite counters, a rimless sink, surface-mount electric cooktop, and plenty of cabinets.

A cozy sunroom that streams morning sunlight will be your very favorite spot.

Additionally, a beautiful, very private 25'-long east-facing sunporch overlooking more manicured gardens and a brick patio rounds out the 1st floor.

Morning coffee on the sunporch, anyone?

The expansive and very spacious upper level hosts three more bedrooms, each more gracious than the last, a sitting room, and a large upstairs bath with tile floors, separate shower and claw-foot tub.

The Julian-Phillips House at 309 East Bank Street offers a large parking area to the rear of home at the end of a charming brick drive, more rose gardens, flowering trees, and gardenia bushes enclosed with picket fencing.

* * * * * *

Located in the Brooklyn South Square Historic District, this fine home is eligible for Historic Preservation Incentive Grants from the City of Salisbury that assist homeowners with costs of exterior improvements and repairs. The neighborhood, filled an unbroken rhythm of of Pre- and Post-Civil War homes and large shade trees is close to downtown Salisbury unique shopping venues, a multitude of restaurants, Farmers Market, and nightlife. The Rowan Public Library is just a few blocks away. Symphony performances and three community theater troupes will have your activity calendar full. Need to get on the road? The Interstate is less than a 10-minute drive away...or hop on the Amtrak at the Historic Salisbury Depot, another few blocks to the northeast side of town, and take in events in nearby Charlotte, Greensboro or Winston-Salem. Located just four hours from the Atlantic Ocean and two hours by car to the Blue Ridge Mountains ~ it doesn't get any better than this!

If the story hasn't already reeled you in, come see this fine vintage home for yourself and let its 123 years of history tell you its story in person. You'll be swept away. Give Realtor Greg Rapp at call: 704.213.6846, and let the story begin!

309 E Bank Street
Salisbury NC 28144
$192,900
CMLS#3435429

* Five exposed fireplaces are currently non-functional. A sixth fireplace, per the current owner, is closed off.




Greg Rapp 
Wallace Realty Co. 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
704 636 2021 Office 
www.realestatesalisbury.net