Fulton Heights Homes are Selling! Thanks to Greg Rapp!

The Fulton Heights Neighborhood Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina is an intact representation of a middle and upper-middle class residential neighborhood that developed in the early twentieth century.

Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty is well-known for marketing and selling houses in the historic Fulton Heights neighborhood. 

Greg's track record of repeatedly selling the largest percent of historic homes in the Salisbury NC area is demonstrated in the Fulton Heights district as well as several of the other (10) historic districts in Salisbury.

SOLD:

• 723 Maupin Avenue
• 511 Heilig Avenue
• 506 Maupin Avenue
• 602 Maupin Avenue
• 1118 Fries Street
• Elm Street
• 200 Mitchell Avenue
• 1403 S. Fulton Street
• 629 Maupin Avenue
• 410 Mitchell Avenue
• 1124 Boyden Street
• 221 Wiley Street
• 329 Heilig Avenue
• 427 Heilig Avenue
• 324 Maupin Avenue
• 501 Mitchell Avenue
• 817 Mitchell Avenue

And now...add another to the list! 325 Mitchell Avenue: Sold by Greg Rapp!


Fulton Heights is among several neighborhoods of the period in the state that, back in the day, boasted amenities such as a streetcar system and large park area within its boundaries. The developers of the neighborhood formed the Southern Development Company and sponsored the extension of the city's existing streetcar tracks to the neighborhood in 1904.

Several streetcar suburbs emerged around the turn of the century in North Carolina's larger cities, but the streetcar line that serviced Fulton Heights in the town of Salisbury, was distinguished in that it provided direct transportation for workers commuting to the nearby Southern Railway Spencer Shops.

Though the park and the streetcar tracks have been replaced by a landscaped median, the median on Mitchell Avenue is rumored to still have the streetcar tracks beneath the surface, the neighborhood still conveys a strong sense of its origins as an early twentieth century residential suburb with its varietal collection of well-maintained housing, wide avenues and generous landscaping.


As an inducement to people to buy lots in the new Fulton Heights Neighborhood, Salisbury’s first development outside of the city’s boundaries, promoters opened Fulton Heights Park in 1906. The July 4th celebration included a sunrise salute, parade, baby show, baseball, fireworks, field sports, dancing, music and prominent speakers.  The electric streetcars made trips to the park every 15 minutes. The park ceased operation when the trolley no longer ran.


The neighborhood is laid out in grid patterned streets along which houses, rendered in nationally-popular styles, were regularly spaced within well-landscaped yards. Fulton Heights is among several neighborhoods of the period in North Carolina that boasted amenities such as a streetcar system and large park area within its boundaries. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

325 Mitchell Avenue will be the perfect home for the young family that just purchased the dwelling. Neighborhood sidewalks are often a-bustle with families walking, exercise enthusiasts walking or jogging, dog-walkers and more.  The neighborhood  hosts events throughout the year, such as a Christmas Home Tour, Easter Egg Hunt in its Centennial Park, a Halloween Costume Contest and Parade (every child is a contest winner!), and more. A neighborhood coffee shop hosts live music on weekends. A collaborative co-working technology hub is right next door. At 10Thread, which sits in the Fulton Heights neighborhood, individuals or small businesses can rent office space, enjoy free coffee, complimentary 1 gigabit-per-second Internet speeds and free access to conference rooms.


There are plenty more opportunities to purchase (or sell!) homes in the Fulton Heights Neighborhood of Salisbury, North Carolina.

If this family-oriented neighborhood lifestyle appeals to you and you're ready for that move...contact Greg Rapp at (704) 213-6846 and let him work with you to find that perfect home! Thinking of selling your Fulton Heights home? Let Greg's track record speak for itself...and help you on the way to that move!

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

Restoration Opportunity!!! Circa 1900 Victorian Vernacular Home ~ Under $40K!

(Editor's Note 8/9/2016: This handsome home is now priced at $29,900!)

Welcome to the Town of Spencer, quietly nestled in the heart of the Piedmont just hours away from your choice of the Blue Ridge Mountains or the coastal beaches of North & South Carolina. Residents of Spencer, North Carolina pride themselves ourselves on maintaining their small town atmosphere, while offering the convenience of major cities such as Charlotte and Winston-Salem only 30 minutes away, and lovely historic Salisbury at its south border. 

The town was named for Samuel Spencer, first president of the Southern Railway, who is credited with establishment of the railroad's mechanical shops at the site in 1896. As the shops were being built the Southern Railway developed a town, also named Spencer, alongside the shops for worker housing. Initially, the Southern partitioned 85 acres into 500 lots. Instead of creating a traditional "company" town in which the workers rented houses Southern sold the lots to workers or businesses for $100 apiece. The deeds did contain restrictive covenants which maintained that a dwelling costing in excess of $400 and approved by a Southern appointed architect be built within a year. By 1901, Spencer had 625 residents. The former Spencer Shops were phased out during the 1950s through 1970s and have now become the location of the wonderful North Carolina Transportation Museum.

Spencer Historic District

Spencer became the first “development of consequence” to this area when the Southern Railway Company chose to locate this service yard centrally between Washington, DC and Atlanta. Established in 1905, the township that resulted remains loyal to its heritage – boasting the largest contiguous historic district in the state of North Carolina.

Located adjacent to the NC Transportation Museum, the Spencer National Historic Register District is the largest contiguous district in North Carolina. It contains 322 residential and commercial buildings primarily constructed between 1905 and 1920 to provide support and housing for the workers of Southern Railway’s former steam locomotive repair facility.

And in the heart of the Spencer Historic District is a restoration enthusiast's dream come true:  A lovely two-story Victorian for...wait for it...under $40,000!!!

This large circa 1900 Victorian-style farmhouse at 602 4th Street was formerly a duplex and therefore has suffered a bit of 'the tenant blues', and has two kitchens. However, this 2296 square-foot  home retains many of its original details: tall ceilings, several fireplaces (not currently functional) with original mantels, beadboard woodwork and original trim, and even an original clawfoot bathtub! This home is begging for a restoration and promises to be stunning once it is refurbished! 

This 602 4th Street Victorian sits on a deep, treed lot on a street lined with pretty historic homes from the era. Close to shopping and an adorable town park, you'll love the vintage small town character. Let Greg Rapp show you the potential of this wonderful old house!

Here are some very interesting links to the Town of Spencer NC and its history:

http://www.livingplaces.com/NC/Rowan_County/Spencer_Town/Spencer_Historic_District.html

http://www.rowancounty.info/spencer/History/Fowler_History_of_Spencer.pdf

http://www.nchistoricsites.org/spencer/main.htm

The Spencer Shops continue to serve as a reminder to the town’s origin, now serving as the site of the North Carolina Transportation Museum. Those activities of preservation and renovation have spilled over into the community as well, bringing about a sense of pride that has become a vital part of everyday life. 

So. . . when you are ready to enjoy the tree-lined streets and friendly atmosphere, downtown shops and community events, give Realtor® Greg Rapp a call. As the town slogan says, “Come, sit a spell… we hope you’ll decide to stay”.  And Wallace Realty agent Greg Rapp hopes you'll call him to stay in 602 4th Street and make it your home!



602 4TH STREET
Spencer, NC 28159
$32,750
MLS #58869






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