Stately Circa 1900 Victorian - Under Contract in 3-Days - with Greg Rapp | Salisbury Real Estate LLC

Well . . . We were in the middle of writing up this beautiful home, and *POOF* ~ it went under contract!  3 days on the market, and the stately Victorian home at 226 S. Ellis Street was sold, with Realtor® Greg Rapp and Salisbury Real Estate LLC!  

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When just any old 4-bedroom house won't do . . . and you're looking for a home with quality, class, and character ~ the stately Victorian at 226 S. ELLIS STREET comes along!  Located in the prestigious West Square Historic District of Salisbury, North Carolina, this circa 1895 spacious home exudes the grace of the era at every turn. 

226 S. Ellis Street is a solidly built, turn-of-the-century, Victorian-style home with a deep, wrap-around front veranda that winds 3/4 of the way around the house. This 42-wide outdoor space is large enough to create separate sitting areas and will become your favorite relaxation zone!

Step through the handsome oversized entry door, and you will find yourself in a spacious entry hall, complete with the original fireplace with original mantel and tiles, a sweet little under-staircase 'nook', and the grand staircase to the second story. A beautiful ceiling medallion graces the light fixture here.

Hardwood floors, all of the period millwork, and original fireplaces and radiators are the cast of characters that make this home so special.

The 17' x 14' kitchen spans the rear of the home.  Large enough to host a square dance, this kitchen was recently modernized and includes the pretty free-standing center work island. This amazing space offers ample counter space, a gas range, a new beadboard ceiling, and plenty of cabinetry. Laundry is discreetly tucked away behind doors in the kitchen, and a charming mudroom leads to the rear entrance and a graciously sized, deep backyard.

The home's grand staircase, with newel post and balusters in perfect condition, leads up to an upper hall, a large sunlit mezzanine that easily serves as another sitting or reading area.  From the mezzanine stretches a hallway that leads you to the upper three bedrooms, all nicely sized rooms at roughly 14' x 14' each!

Located within one of Salisbury’s designated Historic Districts, this home benefits from City of Salisbury exterior architectural oversight to preserve its timeless character. Some exterior restrictions may apply; however, the City frequently offers Historic Preservation Grants (budgets permitting) that help homeowners in these districts with repairs and upgrades.

226 S. Ellis Street is located in the heart of the West Square Historic District within a grid of vintage homes and treelined streets and sidewalks.  The Historic West Square (also known as the Salisbury Historic District) is supported by the Olde Salisbury Neighborhood Association and is the first neighborhood in the City of Salisbury to receive the historic designation.  One look at the plethora of gorgeously appointed homes from the late 1800s through the early 1900s will tell you why this pedestrian- and family-friendly neighborhood is one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Salisbury.

So . . . you might have missed the opportunity at 226 S. Ellis Street, but if you love the idea of living in a historic home in Salisbury, NC, do not hesitate to give Realtor Greg Rapp a call.  Greg's expertise with vintage and historic properties puts him at the heart of the matter ~ and he can help you find your dream historic home!  Selling your distinctive older home?   Call Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 and get your home under contract in 3-days!!

226 S. Ellis Street
Salisbury NC 28144
MLS#:4428996
$359,000 - SOLD
 

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

The Circa 1868 Stewart-Marsh House is For Sale!

West Square Historic District, also known as the Salisbury Historic District, is one of Salisbury, North Carolina's most prestigious neighborhoods.

When Salisbury, North Carolina was laid out as the new county seat, it was divided into four quadrants by the intersection of the primary axis of the streets now known as Innes and Main Street.  The town plan was clarified into a grid system that remains largely unaltered today.  By the middle of the 19th century, the "great western ward" had become the most fashionable residential quadrant.  In 1857, the Fayetteville Observer described the West Square as "the part of town where the best dwellings are located."  In the West Square, you'll find the circa 1868 Stewart Marsh House at 220 S. Ellis Street!  Let Realtor® Greg Rapp | Salisbury Real Estate LLC give you a tour!

The Stewart-Marsh House, built during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War, is a Federal-style 2-story frame structure three bays wide and one bay deep with a gabled roof and two exterior single-shouldered chimneys on each gabled end.  A meticulously kept brick walk leads you to the handsome one-story pedimented gabled portico that shelters the entry. 

The home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Inside the front door, a center hall is flanked by the formal living room to the right and a beautiful knotty-pine walled den at the left, each with original fireplaces, mantels, & original wood floors.  

A formal dining room between the living room and kitchen streams natural light with a large window array. Our favorite spot: The screened porch off the living room offers a shady retreat with cool breezes in summer. 

The first floor fireplaces are their original soft brick. (Two upstairs fireplaces were removed at some point.) A wood-walled storage closet under the staircase still has its original lock and key.

Back through the center hall, you'll find the one and two-story additions that were built onto the rear portion of the original 4-room house over the years.  Here you'll find the kitchen with Corian counters, loads of cupboards, and an adorable breakfast nook with double banquette seating. The kitchen opens to a sitting room that was originally a porch, evident from the slope of the ceiling. This offers French doors that lead to a charming rear deck overlooking pristine gardens.  Just off this sitting room you'll find the first floor bedroom, currently used as an office, that offers the home's third full bath and dual closets. This would make a wonderful main-floor owners' suite.

A wide turned staircase  leads to a galleried landing flanked by the two upper bedrooms. Each of these bedrooms once had sleeping porches facing the sweeping back yard.  These porches have been converted to spacious bathrooms, offering a beautiful private bath for each room.

This beautiful home features many original wood floors, relatively narrow planked on the main floor and wide-planked upstairs. One of the upstairs bedrooms features its original wide wooden board ceiling. Most of the window are original 6-over-6, with almost square panes of glass.

A wide swath of undulating concrete drive leads to a cottage-style detached garage with second-story storage room, surrounded by the deep back yard resplendent with garden flowers and foliage. The garage has water and natural gas plumbed to the building (but not yet connected).

This immaculate home with many original details has been featured twice in the annual OctoberTour™ historic home tour sponsored by Historic Salisbury Foundation. The current owners have kept this vintage home in immaculate condition both inside and out and have taken great pride in preserving its historic integrity. The Stewart-Marsh House, while nestled in the desirable West Square Neighborhood, is close to many downtown amenities: library, shopping, restaurants, museums and galleries, and the City's new $12 million central park (www.BellTowerGreen.com). Call Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC to schedule an appointment to view this fine home in person.  704.213.6846: Own a piece of history!

Stewart Marsh House circa 1868
220 S. Ellis Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
CMLS#3757059
$329,000

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

Can't Afford to Buy in Prestigious West Square? Build!!

Greg Rapp, real estate agent with Wallace Realty Company, has the rare opportunity for you to scoop up a building lot in the prestigious West Square Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina.

The homes in this historic neighborhood are not just vintage, but most often grand in both aesthetics and magnitude. The area frequently hosts the annual Historic Salisbury Foundation's OctoberTour of Historic Homes, where private homeowners open these spectacular homes for viewing to a large ticket-holding attendee roster.

Taking advantage of this opportunity to purchase a .31 acre lot (average size lot for in-town city residential acreage) and build the home of your dreams is a must-do! The deep, irregularly shaped lot is lined with mature shade trees. The neighborhood is a grid of vintage homes, sidewalks and shade trees, a most welcoming sight. The West Square is close to historic downtown Salisbury amenities, such as theater, unique shopping, and a plethora of restaurants.  And the best news yet. . . this lot is priced BELOW tax value!

Because this building lot is located in one of Salisbury's (10) historic districts, the city's Historic Preservation Commission has exterior oversight and designs must be approved as such. Additionally, the Historic Salisbury Foundation holds covenants and restrictions here. A copy of the recent survey and deed restrictions are on file ~ ask Realtor Greg Rapp (704.213.6846) to view.

Gather your house plans and give Greg a call/text/or email. Just wait until you see this opportunity in this lovely neighborhood! Call 704.213.6846 today!

600 S Jackson Street
Salisbury NC 28144
CMLS#3399379
$18,500





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


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301 Marsh Street ~ Resplendent in Every Way! ~ Now $369K

On a quiet side street in the West Square Historic District of Salisbury, North Carolina, resplendent with the shade of gracefully arching 100-year-old pin oaks, resplendent with beautifully kept historic homes, resplendent with artfully designed and meticulously maintained gardens and landscapes, sits 301 W. Marsh Street ~ perched on it's corner vantage point ~ a magnificent brick Arts & Crafts Home ~ the queen of the block !

This is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill, Craftsman home! No, sir! Many of the Craftsman era homes in this area of North Carolina are the bungalow style, typically charming one story homes. However, this expansive two-story home, with over 3500 square feet, is no bungalow, and yet is a grand specimen of the Arts & Crafts era ~ with beveled glass windows, stained glass, stained wood moldings and trim, and many of its original c. 1925 features such as mantels, tile work, and chair rails still in place, and oak hardwood floors & ash moldings throughout.

The home's deeply shaded, warmly inviting, and all encompassing front porch (over 550 square feet of porch!) is the most impressive first detail of the house. With an arched dormer inviting guests to the Federal style front door, this porch is nearly one-of-a-kind. It's warm quarry-tiled flooring and solid granite trim lets one know immediately that this house was built to last! A very cozy sunroom sits off the living room and has its own entrance to the front porch through a pair of gorgeous beveled glass French doors.

Every room is beautifully scaled to fit the house~ from the 23-foot living room to the 16-foot dining room to the 16-foot master suite ~ the rooms flow into one another with perfect rhythm. The kitchen leads to a breakfast room with built~ins, typical of the Arts & Crafts era, and a butler's pantry.

This corner property features mature landscaping in the deep ~ 200 foot lot ~ with graceful shade trees, roses, nandinas, and 100 year old pin-oaks. A small enclosed breezeway at the back of the home overlooks this deep, fenced-in lot, with play areas for children, and a small patio for gathering around evening fires.

As if this home in and of itself were not enough ~ it is located in the most prestigious historic district in Salisbury North Carolina ~ the West Square Historic District ~ a destination neighborhood for those who like to take in street after tree-lined street of fabulous turn of the 20th century architecture. The Historic Salisbury Foundation often features homes this neighborhood in its annual October Tour of Historic Homes. The neighborhood truly has the most thorough and eclectic collection of homes from the late 1800's and early 1900's in North Carolina.


The price for this beautiful brick Craftsman home? The listing price has just been reduced to $369K. Contact Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 to visit this spectacular home at 301 W. Marsh Street, take a walk in the neighborhood, and avail yourself of the charm of small town Southern living in Salisbury, North Carolina.