Fixer-Upper Victorian Cottage ~ circa 1900 ~ FOR SALE!

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a cute Victorian Cottage restoration?

Located in the West Square Historic District of Salisbury North Carolina, 721 S. Church Street is a single-story home in one of Salisbury's most prestigious neighborhoods. Yes, this home has suffered neglect and therefore it is the fixer-upper's dream project! Bcause of the conditin, this home is being sold AS-IS, but has SO much potential. 721 S. Church Street could easily be a three bedroom home with some minor reconfiguration. Currently, access to the third bedroom is through the bathroom, but a center hall could fix that.  Need to take a look?  Call/Text Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty! 704.213.6846.

Fixer upper houses -- a.k.a. “handyman homes” -- are distressed real estate properties that require repairs and/or remodeling. What makes fixer upper houses for sale so attractive are the asking prices, which are typically much less than traditional turnkey homes in the same area. That’s because the seller knows that the buyer will have to invest additional time and money into updating and improving a fixer upper property. And 721 S. Church Street . . . at just $45,000 . . . is no exception!

If you are considering a fixer upper as a first home, it's best to go after houses that are located in nice neighborhoods such as this one in Salisbury NC. Don't be scared off by fixer upper projects that look rugged. Often, some minor TLC can go a long way when it comes to renovating a fixer upper home. You need to be able to see past the imperfections. It’s all about condition and knowing your personal renovation budget limits.

This 1600+ SF home features a large living room and dining room. A unique vintage sawn balustrade decorates the front porch, probably original to the home. Historic Salisbury Foundation has Historic Covenants and Deed Restrictions on this home, and it is sold AS-IS. The best part about 721 S. Church Street is its location ~ its West Square Historic District neighborhood and its proximity to the vibrant center of Salisbury's award winning downtown with restaurants, public library, unique shopping boutiques, museums and galleries.

There are no definitive, fool-proof “Fixer Upper For Beginners” or “Fixer Upper For Dummies” solutions or resources. Indeed, fixer uppers have the unique ability to be total nightmares and/or absolute goldmines. We think this circa 1900 Victorian Cottage is a potential goldmine! Come be a part of the strong preservation movement in Salisbury NC! Call Greg Rapp at Wallace Realty to see (sorry ~ no sight-unseen offers are accepted!).  704.213.6846 is the number to call/text!

721 S. Church Street

Salisbury NC 28144

CMLS#3666820

$45,000

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

To Demolish or Not to Demolish. That Was the Question. SOLD!

1408 S. Fulton Street. " Where?", people ask. "That house . . . at the end of Fulton Street." And then the discussion, and the arguments, would start to fly.

1408 S. Fulton Street is perched at the edge of the Fulton Heights National Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina, one of Salisbury's more desirable neighborhoods brimming with vintage homes, cottage gardens, a park, and a grid of walkable sidewalks. 1408 S. Fulton Street has also been a mistreated and endangered property, its 100+ years of structure showing its age.

A good many neighbors and citizens wanted the 1,966 square foot bungalow demolished, a 'blight on the neighborhood' they said. But just as many, if not more in preservation-conscious Salisbury, wanted the structure saved.

Thanks to Historic Salisbury Foundation and its Revolving Fund, and MUCH contentious discussion, the home was stabilized. HSF contact historic house expert Greg Rapp to sell the home. "Simple!", you might say, or "End of story!", yes? NO!

One of Fulton Heights earlier homes, this circa 1914 home needed a complete restoration! It undoubtedly has the potential to be a lovely 4-bedroom/3-bath home. Other attractive (and redeeming) features include the deep back yard, the beautiful pink granite foundation, and the large front porch and an area at the rear of the house that would be a perfect spot for a deck patio.

BUT . . . This house needed everything. One entire floor was missing from a room at the rear of the home. Folks were advised to bring a flashlight and watch your step!

To make matters more challenging, the home was being sold AS-IS / Cash Only. No 'Sight-Unseen' offers would be accepted. AND Historic Salisbury Protective Covenants and Restrictions would be placed on the deed once the house was sold.

Challenging, you say? Not for Realtor® Greg Rapp. Greg, noted as the area's #1 marketer of historic and vintage homes, listed this home for sale on 08/09/2019, and had it under contract by 09/30/2019. The sale closed on 10/17/2019.

THAT, friends, is not the end of the story, either, but it is the end of this chapter! Now to watch the structure transform into a truly renovated vintage home.

List your vintage or historic home with Greg Rapp when you want fast results and an agent that understands how to sell these special homes that have withstood the test of time. THAT, friends, is the end of story.



1408 S. Fulton Street
Salisbury NC 28144
CMLS #3538790
$30,000  SOLD!!!





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

After Low Ball Offers - Farmette Sold at Top Dollar!

When opportunity knocks, sometimes you need to be wearing work boots and overalls with your sleeves rolled up! Realtor® Greg Rapp presented just that opportunity with the 6.48 acre farmette at 2110 Grubb Ferry Road. Yes, the house needed work, and lots of it, including a new roof and HVAC (the heat was inoperable - and AC iffy) - but the home has good bones. But the best part? This property was priced at almost $50K under tax value!!!

This circa 1938, 1,316 s.f. home and farmette at 2110 Grubb Ferry Road in Salisbury NC was loaded with potential. And the potential must have been visible . . . because Rapp received several offers, but low and lower - each refused by the buyer. Folks said Rapp and his client were 'nuts' for not accepting the low-ball offers, but agent and buyer stuck to their guns and today the sale on the house is CLOSED at just $10,100 below asking price.

This home, with some elbow grease, will be a country show place. The moral of the story: Work with the real estate agent that recognizes the value of your property.  That real estate agent is Greg Rapp / Wallace Realty: 704.213.6846 Make that call and list your property wtih Greg Rapp this season. "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."

Call or text Realtor® Greg Rapp: 704.213.6846 and get your property SOLD!

2110 Grubb Ferry Road
Salisbury NC 28144
CMLS:#3503310
$87,500 SOLD






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

Under Contract in Just 3 Days! List YOUR Vintage Home with Realtor® Greg Rapp!

The Arts & Crafts Bungalow reflects the architectural movement of their day, designed to counter the excess of the Victorian period by returning to the past when handicrafts displayed the laborer’s personal involvement in the work. The results are one of America's longest standing and most popular residential architectural style. And Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty had a wonderful circa 1917 specimen for sale in Salisbury, North Carolina ~ BUT . . . IT IS SOLD!

Greg listed this fabulous circa 1917 Craftsman Bungalow at 907 N. Main Street in the heart of the North Main Historic District on June 28th, 2019 . . . and three days later it was under contract! The deal closed one month after the listing went live, and at $35,000+ over tax value!

Greg Rapp is widely recognized as the Salisbury/Rowan area's most knowledgeable real estate agent when it comes to vintage and historic homes and buildings. His success is no accident!  Experienced in vintage home renovation from inside-out, Greg brings this level of expertise to both buyers and sellers of older homes.  In addition, Greg is deeply entrenched in the community, and brings this area knowledge to the table as well.

Located in North Main Historic District, 907 N. Main Street is SOLD . . . but give Realtor® Greg Rapp a call, and let him find you your perfect historic home.  Why?  Because "They don't build them like they used to!" might sound cliche, but you'll quickly learn that these wonderful homes have stood the test of time for a reason.  Let Greg show you why!

Selling your vintage home? Greg Rapp's services are a must! Call today: 704.213.6846. 

907 N. Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
CMLS#3524394
$169,900 SOLD






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

www.facebook.com/GregRappRealtor.com 

1915 Craftsman Bungalow in desirable Fulton Heights Neighborhood - FOR SALE.

The Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of the country's most enduring architectural home styles. What many time deceivingly appears to be a cozy cottage is often a home of considerable square footage, classic design, and sensible floor patterns. This wonderful circa 1915 Craftsman Bungalow in the desirable Fulton Heights neighborhood of Salisbury, North Carolina is no exception! 

Welcome to 223 Wiley Avenue, in one of the ten historic districts in Salisbury NC, listed with Greg Rapp, historic house expert with Wallace Realty.

Here are just a few of the bullet points that make this circa 1915 Arts & Crafts Bungalow special. . .

• 2,335 Square Feet!
• (2) story!
• (4) Bedrooms!
• Private parking alley!
• (2) spacious living rooms!
• Formal dining room!
• Master on Main Level!!
• HUGE master bath!
• Open Floor Plan!
• Mega-closets! (6 upstairs alone!!)
• Totally renovated 2010!
• Vinyl siding, metal roof, new electrical system!
• Awesome front porch!
• Fenced back yard!
• Awesome neighborhood!

. . . under $190,000!!!! Give your #OldHouseGuy Greg Rapp a call or text to see it in person: 704.213.6846.

Need more? Read on!

Notably, this 2-story 2,335 square foot home sits aloft on an elevated lot overlooking Wiley Avenue. Standing on the spacious brick and wood front porch, you are easily 15 feet above the street level with a king-of-the-mountain view of this charming, walk-able neighborhood. A handsome granite retaining wall separates the sidewalk from the elevated front lawn and gardens.

Through the front door you'll find yourself in a large open foyer flanked by dual parlors. (This home may have originally had a center-hallway design, as was often a common floor plan.) While both of these spacious rooms offer the classic and beautiful, large 4-over-one windows, the living room parlor to your right includes the original fireplace and provides the view through the home to the formal dining room and open kitchen.

The kitchen is wonderfully equipped with a center work island, ceramic tile floor, and loads of cupboard space. A cute laundry room is tucked behind the kitchen! A charming rear porch overlooks the fenced-in back yard.

Back to the foyer, you'll find a hallway that leads to the 1st floor bath, and to the 1st floor Master Suite . . . which has one of the largest baths we've ever seen in a home of this era. The owner's bedroom includes a large walk-in closet, and wait until you see all the closet space in this home!

Upstairs, (3)* more bedrooms reside. Each as its own walk-in closet and (3) more large closets are in the hall space...a total of (6) large closets upstairs! You won't be wanting for storage space at 223 Wiley Avenue!!!

This beautiful home is  located in the heart of the desirable Fulton Heights Neighborhood.

The Fulton Heights neighborhood is known for its family-friendly grid of tree-lined, walk-able streets; its neighborhood park, and its proximity to downtown amenities such as unique shops, restaurants, museums and galleries.The neighborhood was the city of Salisbury's first 'suburb' and an electric trolley car system connected it to the city and nearby Spencer, North Carolina. The houses of the neighborhood reflect nationally-popular architectural trends from the period spanning 1903 through the 1940s, most rendered as modest cottage and bungalows but also including more stately houses of the late Victorian era. A network of alleyways, an original development feature that remains today, service the rear of most of the houses giving access numerous period garages.

The district is supported by a strong neighborhood association that provides communication for the neighborhood and plans wonderful events such as Easter Egg Hunts, an annual Halloween Parade that is attended by 100s, and a Christmas Home Tour.

223 Wiley Avenue** has had a complete rehab and restoration approximately 10 years ago, and offers a newer metal roof, vinyl siding and new electrical system. A common back alley offers plenty of parking in the rear of home.

Come see for yourself the spaciousness of this beautiful Arts & Crafts home in one of Salisbury, North Carolina's most desirable neighborhoods! You won't be disappointed!  Call Greg Rapp at (704) 213-6846 today!

*Note: Two of the bedrooms are adjoined, meaning you must walk through one to get to another. The two can be individual bedrooms or the one room could be a dressing room or play room for the adjoining room, or could be an upstairs den. Alternatively, a small hallway could easily be installed to created private access to the front bedroom.

** 223 Wiley Avenue is listed under the Fulton Heights Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places as the K.C. Kluttz House, built in 1938 and as a one-and-a-half-story side-gabled bungalow with central gabled dormer and engaged porch roof.

223 Wiley Avenue
Salisbury, NC 28144
CMLS #3548238
$189,000






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

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