From Ugly Stepsister ~ to Cinderella ~ the Belle of the Ball. Restored Circa 1900 Victorian FOR SALE!

EDITOR'S NOTE:  New Price:  $214,900!  8/28/2021

The historic circa 1900 Miller House is newly restored and FOR SALE!  Located in the first neighborhood in Salisbury, North Carolina to receive National Register historic designation.  And Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC, the area's expert on vintage homes, has it listed for sale now at $224,000! Now $214,900!

This stately 2-story 4-bedroom Victorian Vernacular offers a fresh  restoration with new exterior paint in a sunny yellow with gleaming white trim from top to bottom, and fresh paint within!  An extensive restoration removed asbestos siding ~ and now this home just sparkles and is the Queen of the Block!

Welcome to 727 South Church Street in historic Salisbury, North Carolina.

The signature and spacious wrap-around rocking chair front porch overlooks the beautiful tree-lined street of this quiet, historic neighborhood. Like many homes of this era, the front entry is flanked by dual parlors, both with beautiful hardwood floors and original fireplaces with original Cambridge tile surrounds and mantels.

The inside is super-clean with an open floor plan, a beautifully updated kitchen with combo-dining area, newly renovated baths, and lots of original details such as original moldings, beadboard walls, and high ceilings.

The kitchen offers freshly painted warm grey cabinetry and attractive subway tile backsplash. A breakfast peninsula offers extra work space and overlooks the combo dining area that features a built-in china cupboard. Off the kitchen you'll find a lovely pantry ~ and beside it the sunny laundry room.

The Owner's Suite on the main level offers plush new wall-to-wall carpet. The second front parlor could be a den, library, office, or even a 5th bedroom, but has no closet. 

Upstairs, you'll find three more bedrooms, two of which feature their original beadboard walls and fantastic nearly floor-to-ceiling multi-paned windows.

Let's talk about the home's mechanicals!  A new gas HVAC system was installed in 2018 and the new water heater in 2019. 727 S. Church Street has newly rewired 200-Amp electrical service. The deep, nearly quarter-acre lot provides lots of room for gardening, entertaining, or play and has a charming 20'x12' outbuilding with an amazing concrete dual sink.

Despite being located on a shaded winding street in a quiet neighborhood, 727 S. Church Street is in close proximity to Salisbury's award-winning Historic Downtown, that offers a large public library, unique shops, over 20 restaurant choices, community theater, museums and galleries and two micro-breweries.  The new central park ~ The Bell Tower Green ~ is very near to hosting its Grand Opening! The film, The 24th, was filmed on this street along with other Salisbury locations.

This fantastic Victorian home is a great home for the price ~ it will NOT linger on the market!  Call Greg Rapp today: 704.213.6846 ~ to make it YOURS!

727 S. Church Street 

Salisbury, NC 28144 

$224,000  $214,900

CMLS#3770191

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

Historic Circa 1897 Old Salisbury Firehouse ~ SOLD by Greg Rapp

On the evening of Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, REALTOR® Greg Rapp posted the following article in www.realestatesalisbury.com:

http://www.realestatesalisbury.net/2014/02/historic-firehouse-for-sale-right-in.html

That same evening, Greg posted the article to his Salisbury North Carolina Real Estate Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Salisbury-North-Carolina-Real-Estate/159392450884081).

By 7:30am on Wednesday, February 19th, Greg got a call from local businessman Todd Littleton to purchase the historic Old Salisbury Firehouse at 113 S. Lee Street in the heart of downtown Salisbury's entertainment district.  Today ~ Tuesday April 8, 2014 ~ they close the deal ~ and the circa 1897 Firehouse will begin its next reincarnation.

Actually, Greg's phone, email, and Facebook pages blew up when he posted this building for sale.  It's the advantage of being a REALTOR® with online presence!  And as one of the most unique and perhaps 'coolest' buildings in downtown Salisbury NC, its availability sparked interest from a good many people interested in locating businesses in the thriving downtown district.

Local bar Benchwarmers’ owner Todd Littleton, who said work will begin soon on a $500,000 makeover of that business' exterior at 113 E. Fisher St., may open a small-batch brewery and taproom in the historic Old Salisbury Firehouse around the corner at 113 S. Lee St.  Because a facade renovation and microbrewery development aren’t enough to keep him busy, Littleton also has purchased a 10,000-square-foot former transmission shop at 215 E. Innes St. next to the old Foil Motor Building, which he plans to turn into a live music venue. That will take about five years, he said.  He praised plans by other downtown developers and business owners to expand or redevelop properties.  Littleton said it will take all these components coming together for Downtown Salisbury really be a destination.  Salisbury already has a thriving theater scene ~ we are almost there. (read the Salisbury Post article by Emily Ford HERE)

“The district itself is holding its own. The businesses that are there are bringing in quite a bit of traffic to that area, including Uncle Bucks and Go Burrito,” said Greg Rapp, the real estate agent who represented Littleton in the sale of the circa 1897 Old Salisbury Firehouse.  People like Rapp and Mark Lewis, president of Downtown Salisbury, Inc., say the entertainment district expands beyond the bricks to include businesses on the periphery of East Fisher Street like Go Burrito on West Fisher and Emma’s and the Perfect Smoke on South Lee. Uncle Bucks also plugs into the scene from its new location, nearby at 127 S. Main St. 

"Downtown has been waiting for more development", Rapp said. "The planned expansions and redevelopments would have a positive impact on not only the entertainment district but the central business district as a whole", he said.  "Downtown [Salisbury] is ready to bust open at the seams,” says Rapp. “It just takes people to take a chance.” 

Moral of the Story:

List with REALTOR® Greg Rapp ~ sell your home or building!
Work with REALTOR® Greg Rapp ~ get the home or building you want!


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

PSSSSSST ~ Another GREAT Listing...Just Around the Corner . . .

 

A fabulous Arts & Crafts brick home is just coming on the market in the historic and very desirable West Square district (known as "THE" Historic District) in Salisbury, North Carolina! Stay tuned . . . Salisbury NC's premiere antique~home real estate agent Greg Rapp will be opening the doors to this marvelous home just around the corner!

Equestrian Living ~ Open Air ~ Home & Acreage ~ For You!!!

 Just on the market!!!!  Equestrian property with barn, 5.9 acres, and single~story Ranch~style home!  If you have or always wanted horses . . . this property is calling your name!  More to come!  Contact Salisbury NC Realtor Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 for more information!

155 Joyner Lane, Salisbury NC ~ Country Living at Just $65K

On the outskirts of Salisbury, North Carolina, a peaceful country drive down NC 601 in Rowan County, you’ll find this solid 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home for just $65,000! 

This home, in its quiet country neighborhood, offers a large living room and even larger, very spacious, nearly 20’ x 12’den. Former owners converted an attached garage to this large, informal living space.

The warm and cheerfully painted kitchen & dining area looks out onto a large back deck, which in turn overlooks the backyard of this 0.47-acre country lot.

The 1389 sq ft home at 155 Joyner Lane has been sitting empty for a bit, but was once wonderfully landscaped.  It wouldn't take much to make this place great again ~ some mowing and edging and a bit of paint will renew this country charmer.  

There is a small outbuilding on property for storing lawn care equipment or perhaps children’s bicycles and other items.  Because this home is outside the Salisbury city limits, it is on a private well and septic system.  

The home is being sold ‘as-is’, and the carpet and deck need a bit of attention.  But for the family seeking the feel of country living, this home is perfect in location, size, and affordability!   

Sound like this priced-right 3-bedroom home at 155 Joyner Lane could be for you?  Contact Salisbury / Rowan County real estate agent Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 to picture your family in this country setting. 

Greg can make it happen for you!

155 Joyner Lane, Salisbury NC ~ $65,000 ~ Call Greg at 704.213.6846

Listed with Greg Rapp! Sold Within 90~Days!

Another happy client ~ sharing the news on Facebook! 

To read about this home, successfully sold within 90 days of listing with Salisbury Realtor Greg Rapp ~ check:

http://www.realestatesalisbury.net/2013/02/lake-front-property-yours-now-for-199900.html

And . . . 
http://www.realestatesalisbury.net/2013/02/sold-390-lake-shore-drive-salisbury-nc.html

To add your name to the list of satisfied clients, whether buying or selling, contact Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846! 

Making Home Happen!! NCHFA Home Advantage Mortgage ~ Guest Article by Dawn White

Dawn White ~ Bank of North Carolina

Please welcome guest author Dawn White,Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer at Bank of North Carolina in Salisbury, North Carolina, to RealEstateSalisbury.com.  Dawn has news about a new program being offered by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA)!

Do you lack the down payment needed to buy a new home? The N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage program offers down payment assistance – and competitive interest rates – to give you the boost you need to buy your first home or move up to your next one.

The new program available through the NCHFA offers down payment assistance of 3% so you can get maximum financing available.  The program is no longer just available for first time homebuyers. You can purchase a new or existing primary residence in North Carolina.  We do the program underwritten to VA, USDA or FHA guidelines. The 3% down payment assistance is a second lien and is provided as a 15 year deferred/ forgiven subordinate lien. The lien is deferred for 10 years and forgiven by 20% each year in the 11^th-15^th years. After 15 years the loan is totally forgiven. This is a great way to take advantage of your option to use maximum financing when available!

The N.C. Housing Finance Agency offers N.C. Home Advantage with down payment assistance up to 3% of the loan amount at 0% interest. This not only helps you get into your new home, but enables you to build equity more quickly. If you qualify, you don’t need to repay the down payment unless you sell, refinance or transfer the home. Even better, it is completely forgiven at year 15 and reduced by 20% a year in years 11 through 15.

With 30-year, fixed rates, the N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage is a perfect match for buyers looking for safe, affordable financing.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible for an N.C. Home Advantage Mortgage if:

• you are buying a new or existing home
• you buy a home in North Carolina and occupy it within 60 days of closing
• your annual income does not exceed $85,000
• you are applying for a FHA, USDA or VA loan through a participating lender and meet the sales price limits of the loan type
• you are a legal resident of the United States, and
• your credit score is 640 or higher.

What Kind of Home Can I Buy?

• New and previously owned single family homes
• Townhouses
• Condominiums
• Duplexes

Additional Help for First-Time Buyers

If you are a first-time homebuyer, you may also be eligible for a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) worth up to $2,000 a year in tax savings. If you qualify, you can claim 30% of your mortgage interest – up to $2,000 per year – as a credit on your federal income taxes, while still claiming the remaining 70% of interest as a deduction. You can receive an immediate benefit from your MCC tax credit by filing a revised W-4 with your employer to increase your take-home pay and help make your house payments more affordable.

How to Apply

NCHFA homebuyer assistance is available statewide through participating lenders. To find a lender near you, go to the Home Buyer section at www.nchfa.com or call 1-800-393-0988.

 

Dawn E White

Vice President ~ Mortgage Loan Officer

Bank of North Carolina

415 Jake Alexander Blvd. West

Salisbury, NC 28147

Office-704.652.7818

Fax-704.647.0967

Cell-704.239.6601

dewhite@bankofnc.com   
 
Thank you, Dawn!  Remember to call Salisbury Real Estate Agent Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 to see the variety of homes that are available for you to use the NCHFA homebuyer assistance!  See you soon! 

SOLD!!! 390 Lake Shore Drive ~ Salisbury NC ~ High Rock Lake!!!

SOLD!!!  390 Lake Shore Drive along High Rock Lake in Salisbury NC!

390 Lake Shore Dr ~ !!SOLD!!

Greg Rapp just closed the deal on this unique waterfront property at 390 Lake Shore Drive in Salisbury North Carolina. The home on High Rock Lake had been totally remodeled with newly insulated walls and a stick-built addition. This lakefront home features beautiful hardwood & tile floors, a luxury kitchen with tile counters, island bar, 2 sinks, and stainless steel appliances. The large living room is outfitted with a stone fireplace, and the bath features marble tub & separate shower. But the best thing about this home, despite its updated HVAC, fenced yard, and 2-year-old metal roof is its spectacular view of the lake!  The home has its own dock & pier, with an awesome deck for relaxing or entertaining!  

!!SOLD!!

!!SOLD!!

!!SOLD!!

Alas ~~! It's too late for YOU to own this Lake Shore Drive property!  

Greg Rapp, one of Salisbury's premier real estate agents, worked this deal to a close, to the satisfaction of both buyer and seller!  

But HEY!!!  It's NOT too late for you to latch onto lakefront property ~ and at a price you won't often find for a waterfront home!

1024 Panther Point Road

1024 PANTHER POINT ROAD Salisbury, NC is a one story, 3-bedroom, home along High Rock Lake in Rowan County.  This 1100 square foot home is built in traditional ‘60’s mid-century style with a its galley kitchen with 16-foot bar opening into the large 24 x 15 living room with brick fireplace! A large 25x20 screened-in porch is perfect for taking in lake breezes.  Another large open rec-room with double glass sliding doors overlooking the lake leads out to a 24x15 covered porch and a huge 30x15 patio.  

The best news? This High Rock Lake waterfront home is for sale at under $200K!  You can just imagine yourself living in your own waterfront property at this price . . . this summer!!!!

Waterfront home for UNDER $200K!!

This solid brick 1960's home sits along 100 feet of good deep water on High Rock Lake.  This home also has its own pier and dock.  The property is filled with picturesque, mature trees ~ absolutely breathtaking in fall foliage season. This home is filled with cosmetic make~over possibilities . . . or is move-in ready to be enjoyed this summer! 

Contact Salisbury Realtor Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 to snatch up this opportunity to be a lakefront property owner!  

This waterfront home on High Rock Lake will slip away before you know it! Don't let it!!!