The historic Annie Bostian Home, located in Brooklyn South Square Historic District, is SOLD...by Realtor® Greg Rapp...selling history in Salisbury, North Carolina. This beautiful Victorian home offers amazing wood floors, a cozy rocking chair front porch, and a spacious back yard on a beautiful corner lot. One of Salisbury's earlier homes,the circa 1882 Keen-Bostian house features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in its 2,608 square feet of living space.
The Brooklyn-South Square Historic District consists of the large elaborate houses of prosperous businessmen and merchants, as well as the smaller, more modest dwellings of railroad workers, salesmen, and clerks ~ demonstrating the development of residential neighborhoods around the edge of Salisbury's downtown commercial district during the mid and late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The housing stock of the district consists predominantly of one and two story dwellings built during the last quarter of the nineteenth century and the first quarter of the twentieth century.
During the late 1880s and early 1890s, late Victorian styles began to replace the predominate Italianate as the district's most dominant architectural style. Therefore, dwellings built during this period often exhibit an interesting combination of elements typical of both stylistic categories. An excellent example of this combination is the Keen-Bostian House at 328 E. Bank Street built ca. 1893, with a symmetrical facade with slightly projecting two-story entrance bay, decorative brackets and porches featuring turned posts and balustrades.
Brooklyn-South Square District possesses a rich architectural fabric created by several different domestic styles popular during the mid to late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Although its earliest dwellings were built during the two decades before the Civil War, most of the district's structures were built during the last quarter of the nineteenth and the first quarter of the twentieth century as Salisbury developed into an important regional manufacturing and commercial center. Much of the district was
developed on the site of Salisbury's Civil War Confederate prison. It contains a rich variety of late Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and late Victorian domestic architecture, as well as modest turn-of-the century dwellings, and bungalows of the
early twentieth century. It therefore provides an example of the physical evolution of residential neighborhoods around downtown Salisbury from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the third decade of the twentieth century.
When you are looking to sell your historic home, call the expert: Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty: 703.213.6846. Love older homes and want to make one yours? No one knows the stock of historic homes in this area better than Greg Rapp. Let him help you find your forever home!
Greg Rapp
Wallace Realty Co.
704 213 6846 Mobile
704 636 2021 Office
www.realestatesalisbury.net
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Patience wins!
We know a sprawling 3,600+ square foot, 123 year-old Victorian home is not for everyone. But Realtor® Greg Rapp also knows that a buyer who appreciates the character and quality circa 1895 home ~ that you simply cannot find in today's building standards or materials ~ will come along. Especially when the home is completely restored, turn-key, and move-in-ready.
Enter the story of the M.C. Rufty House ~ the gracious and eclectic ca. 1895 Victorian in the Brooklyn South Square historic District of Salisbury, North Carolina. Listed by historic property specialist Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty in May of 2017, the home entertained dozens of interested buyers. Greg has a marketing strategy for 'old houses' that works, coupled with specialized video that let's potential buyers 'tour' the home. Yet, time, and seasons, (and more video) went by. In March of 2018, patience wins! The M.C. Rufty Home went under contract ~ and in July 2018, the new owners moved in!
Why wait?
The hottest real estate markets in the U.S. — San Francisco, Manhattan, and Boston, among others - all have predominantly historic homes. After decades trying to build the idyllic suburban 'town center', it turns out that early city planners did it just right 100 years ago – which is why the downtown historic real estate market is back in a big way with Generation X and millennial home buyers. According to a recent National Trust For Historic Preservation report, millennials are overwhelmingly on the move downtown.
Authentic architectural design features are reflective of an original commitment to artistry and quality that has stood the test of time, and Realtor Greg Rapp makes sure that potential buyers know it. The oldest homes often have the most jaw dropping interiors, and younger buyers love old-meets-new. It’s the luxury real estate equivalent of buying a new $450 pair of jeans that are already ripped and faded. Many assume that most of the historic homes automatically come with cold claw foot tubs, drafty windows, small rooms, and old kitchens. Everything has a stereotype. What we know is that virtually every historic home has had at least one owner (if not more) who was willing to bang down the walls, open up a master suite, rock a garden tub, chef out the kitchen and put in a state-of-the-art laundry room. Voila! Historic architecture meets modern luxury. (Adapted from 4 reasons buyers love historic homes-- and how to market them , MEGGEN TAYLOR. Inman.com, February 3, 2016)
The right buyer. The right Realtor.
The right buyer will come along for your historic house, especially if you list with the right real estate agent! Give Greg Rapp a call at 704.213.6846, and let his marketing strategy work for you. Homes are selling much more quickly today (than one year ago), so if you're even thinking of moving, downsizing, relocating . . . now is the time to list your 'old house' with Greg Rapp.
Call or text today! 704.213.6846
Greg Rapp
Wallace Realty Co.
704 213 6846 Mobile
704 636 2021 Office
www.realestatesalisbury.net
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Representing the Brooklyn South Square Historic District's late Victorian character at its highest level and surrounded by a variety of attractive landscaping that marks its sense of place, this circa 1895 two-story weather-boarded frame house is a must see! Loaded with character and restored and maintained with incredible integrity, the M.C. Rufty House offers over 3,600 feet of soaring ceilings, original period details, and gracious Victorian living space. Even better news? This stellar home is now under $250,000!
Realtor® Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty knows his Victorian homes, and this one has got that special something. Let Greg tell you all about it: (704) 213-6846 ~ and read more here:
The ca. 1895 M.C. Rufty Home
Welcome to the circa 1895 M.C. Rufty House. The handsome Victorian residence at 310 E. Bank Street, one of the most eclectic in the district, was built about 1895 by prosperous local merchant Milton C. Rufty. It remained in the Rufty family before being sold to Ruby White in the early 1970s.
A prime representation of the district's late Victorian character, this grand vintage home at 310 E. Bank Street in Salisbury, North Carolina is characterized by a steep gable and roof with a projecting front gable and an extremely handsome wrap-around porch, now partially enclosed, which embellishes its asymmetrical façade.
The enclosed portion of the wrapped porch is now a beautiful east-facing, multi-windowed, heated and cooled sunroom, garnering morning sunlight for your morning coffee. The front porch, the most notable feature of the house, is supported by robust turned posts with molded brackets, which also adorn the eaves of the home. This enthusiastic Victorian character continues through the development of a small second floor balcony, also featuring the same turned posts and molded brackets. The current owners decorate this balcony with a life-size animated Santa Claus figure that waves to holiday passers-by! It's a wonderful and special place to sit and watch the neighborhood go by!
This 122 year old gem has gone through extensive restoration over the years and could not be better accommodated. This large 2-story home was just freshly painted inside & out (March 2017) and it purely sparkles. Among the many updates the current owners have provided the home are custom storm windows and a new roof (2007). A gas tankless water heater keeps utility bills lowered!
Inside, the handsome center entry hall with its original shiplap walls is flanked by large dual parlors graced with French doors, a common design in a Victorian home of this era. Wood floors glow, robust moldings gleam, and many rooms sport vintage original fireplace mantels and period woodwork. Stately columns support the entry to the formal living room parlor. Beautiful French doors separate this parlor from the formal dining room where another fireplace awaits. Note the pleasing architectural details throughout. The parlor to the east is currently used as a large home office ~ its wall of built-in bookshelves making it a perfect library. French doors here lead to the cozy heated/cooled sunroom that was once part of the original wrap-around porch. Both front parlors feature original fireplaces, two of the five fireplaces overall found in the home (non-operational).
A large Owners Suite is on the first floor. You'll enjoy the huge private bathroom with its handsome beadboard, dual vanities, heated towel bar, and corner jetted garden tub with attractive custom tile-work. Through the master bath is a large walk-in closet/dressing room.
The pièce de résistance is the custom gourmet's kitchen. This citrus-warmed room features all the amenities the chef could want: a huge center work island equipped with a Jenn-Air luxury gas cooktop, a prep sink, and a breakfast bar. Along the sidewall are double ovens and built-in microwave. The pretty glass-front cabinets provide lots of storage while showing off your beautiful cookware, dishes and glasses, and the pressed coppery backsplash and granite counters are a delight! One of the many original fireplaces is in the kitchen, with exposed brick chimney.
Step down from the kitchen toward the rear of the home, through a unique arched doorway (there are several of these wonderful doorways in the home) and your jaw will drop. Here, a wonderfully spacious great room overlooks the rear patio and deep expanse of backyard. A pretty custom tile floor takes you on a path to the outdoor living areas, and a lovely bay window offers views of the deep stretch of landscape and the patio. Off of this fabulous room, you'll find an impressive 15' x 11' laundry room with tons of storage . . AND a screened side porch!
Upstairs and via another large center hall, you'll find 3 more large, sunny bedrooms, and an additional full bath.
301 E. Bank Street enjoys a deep yard, and yes . . that is a granite block picnic table back there! The large yard blossoms with flowering trees throughout the seasons. A small one-car garage at the rear of the driveway has lots of potential as a studio or workshop.
Make the M.C. Rufty House Your Home
This amazing house can be your home! Call historic house expert Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 to make an appointment for a private showing to see how truly wonderful this home is at 310 E. Bank Street in Salisbury. You'll be hooked! It's time to make this fabulous Victorian the home you've always wanted ~ The ca. 1895 M.C. Rufty Home!
310 BANK STREET EAST
Salisbury, NC 28144
MLS#59524 / CMLS#3278611
List Price: $249,900
Greg Rapp
Wallace Realty Co.
704 213 6846 Mobile
704 636 2021 Office
www.realestatesalisbury.net
The amazing and completely restored circa 1880 Mowery-Peeler House is for sale...and now at a new price!
This handsome two-story Italianate weather-boarded home at 229 S. Long Street in Salisbury, North Carolina was built by George Mowery after his wife purchased the entire block upon which the house sits in February 1880. And today. . . 136 years later, this fantastic home is for sale with Realtor® Greg Rapp. Call or text (704) 213-6846 to schedule your private showing of this gorgeous vintage home . . . and see all the beauty, character, and quality of construction this home has to offer!
The Mowery-Peeler House at 229 S. Long Street is located in the Brooklyn South Square Historic District of Salisbury, North Carolina, a town that boasts a preservation culture supported by 10 local designated historic neighborhoods. The Mowery-Peeler house represents the district's original Italianate architectural character at its height, characterized by a steep gable roof and a wonderful symmetrical composition dominated by a two-story projecting entrance bay, and tall interior chimneys. Its Italianate character is further demonstrated by the home's projecting side bays. The heavy, molded decorative brackets which adorn the roof, the porch, and the side bays, as well as the tall, paired one-over-one windows with slightly arched heads that grace each facade, are very typical in Italianate residential architecture. The expense and craftsmanship lavished on the exterior of this home offers testament to the prosperity and optimism of the era from 1840 to 1885 in the aftermath of the Civil War. You will love the home's striking and unique dual front porches with standing-seam metal roofs (longevity!), and beautiful dual bay alcoves projecting from the north and south facades.
This 2-story, 2,805 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths boasts prized 10-foot ceilings throughout. Meticulously restored, the home retains many original details, including (5) fireplaces with original mantels. Step outside, through the kitchen door, and you'll find a wonderful Charleston-style back porch area with exposed brick wall that overlooks a private & scenic patio area. This L-shaped porch is a favored gathering place for both owners and guests. The home is located close to the center of downtown Salisbury, NC, where local restaurants and shops abound, and the arts and culture scene can't be beat.
Modern amenities at 229 S. Long Street include a huge kitchen with granite counters and an immense center work-island, the fenced yard, a wonderful laundry room, a newly rebuilt 2-car garage, and a new entertainment deck in the rear yard.
The Mowery-Peeler House, with all that it has to offer, is priced now at just $218,000. This is a most attractive price for such an excellent example of late 1800s residential architecture...and a fantastic home. To envision yourself living in this wonderfully restored Italianate Victorian, contact Realtor® Greg Rapp: (704) 213-6846. You'll soon be the owner of a prized piece of ca.1880 historic architecture in Salisbury North Carolina.
The Mowery-Peeler House ~ ca. 1880
229 S Long Street
Salisbury NC 28144-5017
CMLS#3311564
$218,000
Greg Rapp
Wallace Realty Co.
704 213 6846 Mobile
704 636 2021 Office
www.realestatesalisbury.net
