Another Historic Home Saved ~ and SOLD ~ with Greg Rapp & Salisbury Real Estate LLC

We loved watching as this Colonial Revival Prairie Foursquare home underwent its transformation!  And you will love the finished beauty!  Welcome to 623 South Fulton Street, the circa 1916 Heilig-Swaim House, in historic Salisbury, North Carolina!

623 South Fulton Street sits on a deep lot in the heart of Salisbury's distinguished West Square Historic District.  This neighborhood was Salisbury first designated historic district, and the area features many gorgeous homes that date from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, with plenty of sidewalks & sprawling shade trees.   This home had seen some neglect, but a restoration team has transformed it into a beautiful vintage home with all the modern amenities!  

The restoration team kept and refinished original heart pine floors throughout this home.  We can't decide if the HUGE living room, with its majestic windows that overlook the wrap-around rocking-chair front porch, is our favorite room. . . or if it's the BRAND NEW kitchen with period-influenced subway tile backsplash, quartz counter tops, the center work island & LOTS of cabinet space.  You decide!!  New bathrooms again modernize this Craftsman Era home! Small den/office/study off the formal dining room makes this an excellent work-from-home opportunity, especially with Salisbury's high-speed fiberoptic network availability!

623 South Fulton Street is approximately a 7-block walk to the thriving downtown that offers plenty of shops, restaurants, theaters (3 downtown!), two micro-breweries and the new Bell Tower Green Park.  

Why do we love this home and its story so much?  Because Realtor® Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate initially sold the home to an investor who is conscious of the value and character that older homes have to offer.  Working closely with the restoration team, another vintage home gets a new life!  And we're happy to tell you that, of course, this fabulous renovation did not languish on the market.  The Heilig-Swaim House is now home for a new family!  Doing what we love, saving one house at a time, is what makes Salisbury Real Estate LLC tick!

When it's time to sell your vintage home, be sure to list with Greg Rapp, the licensed Realtor who KNOWS and understands historic properties and older structures.  And if you're that buyer that knows that this type of quality of construction and character of design just cannot be replaced in a new home, give Greg a call . . . and he will find you that historic home of your own!  704.213.6846 is the number to call!

623 South Fulton Street

Salisbury, North Carolina 28144

MLS#4045306

$339,000  SOLD: $335,000

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 

Classic All Brick Southern Charm - Sold by Greg Rapp

In the heart of the West Square Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina, known to its residents as 'Old Salisbury', you'll find a grid of tree lined streets rimmed with fabulous homes from the early 1800s through the early 1900s.

Offering all the appeal of a gentler time... Take a peek at 513 S. Jackson Street - an attractive 2-story brick home centered in the Historic West Square. But peek is all you can do. Realtor® Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty just helped new owners sign the closing papers on this wonderful circa 1936 home.

The home is notable, not just for its nearly 2,800 square feet, but for the charming dual front porches spanning the front facade that call to mind an Antebelum era. Note the double set of French doors on the upper level!

This spacious home offers (4) bedrooms, (3) baths, a formal living and dining room, and a fabulous paneled den with gas log fireplace, and more. Just look at the gracious space in these large rooms!

A sweeping drive takes you behind the home to the 2-car garage, not seen from the road.

When you are looking for that vintage home of your dreams, call no other than Greg Rapp, recognized in the Salisbury, North Carolina area for his expertise with older and historic homes:  Call 704.213.6846 to make that dream come true!

513 S. Jackson Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
CMLS #3308381
SOLD






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




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Country Living ~ Low Maintenance ~ No City Taxes or Utility Bills! Sound Perfect? It Is!!!

MLS #: R56938
List Price: $122,500
3475 MELLON DRIVE 
Salisbury, NC 28147

Looking for that home in the country...but not TOO far in the country where you might have to drive forever to get to shopping and restaurants?  



Look no further!!!  3475 Mellon Drive is the home you've been looking for!

This immaculately kept 2 bedroom/2 bath is just outside of the City of Salisbury city limits, but close enough to get to amenities such as shopping, arts & culture, libraries, and restaurants.   

One of the first things that will strike you is the large open lots and open land in this country neighborhood.  3475 Mellon Drive is adjacent to two open lots with another 3 across the street.  The brick and vinyl sided home sits on an open .5 acre lot, measuring 232'x132' (for reference, most city lots are roughly 50'x100').  As you look down Mellon Drive, you'll note that other properties are similarly situated on beautiful open grounds.

The second thing that will strike you ~ and we mean strike you with the best WOW factor ever ~ is the fabulous corner fireplace and hearth in the vaulted living room with its plush wall-to-wall carpet. Spanning from floor to vaulted ceiling, the massive masonry and gas log fireplace with decorative brick details is clearly the focal point of the interior ~ and will quickly become your favorite room in the house. 

 

The third striking feature in this wonderful country home (no city taxes!!) is that the vaulted ceiling spans not only the living room but the kitchen, with its loads of cabinet space, and dining rooms as well!  This gives this 1500+ square foot house a feeling of spaciousness that has to be seen to be believed!

This home has a wonderful layout, with a large laundry room, great bedroom closets (the Master Suite has a walk-in closet), and will be low maintenance with its brick and vinyl exterior.  And speaking of maintenance ~ a new metal roof covers this well kept ranch.  AND: the home uses well water & septic system = no city utility bills! YAY!

Lastly, for those days when you just want to kick back after work, walk out back to your deck overlooking this wonderfully airy back yard . . . or when you're feeling more energetic ~ take up a new project in your 2-car attached garage.

Greg Rapp invites you to take a closer look at 3475 Mellon Drive ~ in its quiet country setting just outside of city limits, yet just minutes from everything!  Call to take him up on this invitation....Mellon Drive is calling you home!

3475 MELLON DRIVE 
Salisbury, NC 28147 
MLS #: R56938
List Price: $122,500

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

Today's Story ~ Success on D-Avenue in Salisbury NC!

Another home sold in Salisbury, North Carolina by listing with Greg Rapp!

Looking for success in buying or selling your home in Rowan County, North Carolina?  It's high time you call the Realtor® with the most consistent success stories!

Give

Greg Rapp

 a call at 

(704) 213-6846

to see why so many are talking about THIS Salisbury NC real estate agent!

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

Appreciation from Clients ~ "Thank You, Greg!"

Bernie, a private contractor often assigned to work in Afghanistan, and his wife Erika contacted REALTOR® Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty from their home in California to see homes for sale in Salisbury, North Carolina. Greg's Internet marketing savvy attracted Bernie and Erika to contact him . . . and the rest is history!  

Greg worked with Erika and Bernie to have their new home built to their specifications by Built Green in Salisbury NC.  If you are in the market for a custom green and energy efficient home, there are few other builders from whom you’ll get such personal attention, kindness, professionalism and attention to detail.

See what Bernie has to say to Greg Rapp in appreciation for closing the deal on their new home in the Olde Salisbury Neighborhood, a new subdivision off of Old Concord Road:

"Greetings: Yes, I would like to send my personal thanks to all from here in Afghanistan. Erika and I really appreciate what everyone has done and contributed to helping us through an unusual sell of a home to Erika and I. Unusual in that I was not there to help Erika. It is good to know we are doing business with a reputable companies who understood our dilemma. 

Greg, this all started with you and your personal customer service. You went out of your way to show us what we needed. We cannot thank you enough. You kept our expectations reasonable, and delivered everything. Erika and I talk about you fondly as you are the only person we both know in our new community. We hope our relationship will continue to grow with you. We have a great amount of respect for you and company. The way you sell houses are the right way; no pressure and plenty of options. Thank you, Greg!

Thank you, Bernie Sahadi PMP, CSM "

Now it's your turn to know how good personal customer service can feel, and to have plenty of options with no pressure!  Give Greg Rapp a call ~ (704) 213-6846 ~  to find your new home in Salisbury, North Carolina.



Greg Rapp 
Realtor® 
Wallace Realty 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
704 636 2021 Office 
www.RealestateSalisbury.net www.RealestateSalisbury.com