Circa 1820 Victorian Farmhouse with 47 Acres ~ Under Contract in 41 Days ~ and SOLD!

Picture this: A private circa 1820/1902 Victorian farmstead on 47+ wooded, rolling acres in the countryside of central North Carolina, lush with native plants, and with its own stream. Picture horses grazing, and chickens pecking in the yard. Picture fall evenings on a wrap-around veranda, and lazy late summer afternoons in the hammock with a favorite read. Picture soaring ceilings, vintage fireplaces, and wide plank floors. Picture a sunroom with an abundance of plants and books for winter wiling-away the hours. Yes! The Barger Farm, with its uncomplicated luxury, is what you're envisioning...and now . . . PICTURE IT SOLD!!! Realtor® Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty made this vision come to life for one lucky buyer!

Featured in 'The Architecture of Rowan County - A Catalog and History of Surviving 18th, 19th, and Early 20th Century Structures (Davyd Foard Hood), The Barger Farm at 4575 Brown Road in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina was historically a multi-acre farm, a tract of land originally owned by Lord Granville (The Granville District essentially encompassed the northern half of North Carolina, circa 1729), whose home has stood the test of time.  Greg Rapp sold this home in 41 days!

This property was not without its challenges.  

• It's an old house!! 
• While it came with 47 acres, the property has a Three Rivers Land Trust Conservation Easement which places restrictions on the property's use.
• The house had previously been listed with another real estate agent for 300+ days!

The sellers said that within the 40 days it was listed with Greg Rapp, there were more showings of this fantastic property than the original listing had in nearly a year....and today it is sold!  

A 2-story, 3,075 square-foot Victorian on 47 acres is not for everyone, but Greg Rapp's expertise with vintage homes, and connecting with buyers, made this happen. Not only does Greg's marketing plan glean success when it comes to vintage homes, but Greg also has the expertise to traverse the sale of an older home: Understanding construction techniques that were used 100 years ago (and explaining them to inspectors and appraisers!) is part of what makes Greg successful in selling these special homes and properties.

So . . . get your phone out, and call Greg Rapp / Wallace Realty to start the wheels rolling in selling YOUR house.  It doesn't have to be a challenging Victorian for Greg to get it SOLD!  The integrated marketing plan makes the magic happen: 704.213.6846

4575 Brown Road
Mt Ulla NC 28125
CMLS #3651645
$575,000  SOLD







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




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Fixer-Upper Victorian Cottage ~ circa 1900 ~ FOR SALE!

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a cute Victorian Cottage restoration?

Located in the West Square Historic District of Salisbury North Carolina, 721 S. Church Street is a single-story home in one of Salisbury's most prestigious neighborhoods. Yes, this home has suffered neglect and therefore it is the fixer-upper's dream project! Bcause of the conditin, this home is being sold AS-IS, but has SO much potential. 721 S. Church Street could easily be a three bedroom home with some minor reconfiguration. Currently, access to the third bedroom is through the bathroom, but a center hall could fix that.  Need to take a look?  Call/Text Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty! 704.213.6846.

Fixer upper houses -- a.k.a. “handyman homes” -- are distressed real estate properties that require repairs and/or remodeling. What makes fixer upper houses for sale so attractive are the asking prices, which are typically much less than traditional turnkey homes in the same area. That’s because the seller knows that the buyer will have to invest additional time and money into updating and improving a fixer upper property. And 721 S. Church Street . . . at just $45,000 . . . is no exception!

If you are considering a fixer upper as a first home, it's best to go after houses that are located in nice neighborhoods such as this one in Salisbury NC. Don't be scared off by fixer upper projects that look rugged. Often, some minor TLC can go a long way when it comes to renovating a fixer upper home. You need to be able to see past the imperfections. It’s all about condition and knowing your personal renovation budget limits.

This 1600+ SF home features a large living room and dining room. A unique vintage sawn balustrade decorates the front porch, probably original to the home. Historic Salisbury Foundation has Historic Covenants and Deed Restrictions on this home, and it is sold AS-IS. The best part about 721 S. Church Street is its location ~ its West Square Historic District neighborhood and its proximity to the vibrant center of Salisbury's award winning downtown with restaurants, public library, unique shopping boutiques, museums and galleries.

There are no definitive, fool-proof “Fixer Upper For Beginners” or “Fixer Upper For Dummies” solutions or resources. Indeed, fixer uppers have the unique ability to be total nightmares and/or absolute goldmines. We think this circa 1900 Victorian Cottage is a potential goldmine! Come be a part of the strong preservation movement in Salisbury NC! Call Greg Rapp at Wallace Realty to see (sorry ~ no sight-unseen offers are accepted!).  704.213.6846 is the number to call/text!

721 S. Church Street

Salisbury NC 28144

CMLS#3666820

$45,000

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

Circa 1938 Bungalow - Completely Renovated - FOR SALE!

The North Main Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina runs the length of the 600 block to the 1700 block of Main Street in a linear district ending at the Town of Spencer. North Main Street is the last remaining residential corridor leading to Salisbury's downtown district, and represents homes from the late 1800s to the 1920s in a nearly unbroken rhythm. Residents of the North Main Historic District enjoy two city parks just a few blocks away, and proximity to all the amenities downtown Salisbury has to offer: restaurants, nightlife, galleries, museums, the public library, and a plethora of unique shops and services! And now, here is your chance to live in the district and enjoy the history and the close-to-everything location! Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty is offering this charmer: A completely renovated circa 1938 bungalow in the center of the North Main Historic District. 

Welcome to 712 North Main Street! 

This single-story bungalow looks small from the outside, but inside offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Upon entering through the front door, a spacious combination living room and dining area greet you. The 1500+ square-foot home sports a brand new kitchen and new bathrooms. A large laundry room provides flex space that could be further utilizes as a home office. This is all enhanced by all new flooring/carpet and fresh paint throughout the home. A new deck off the rear of the house offers outdoor enjoyment, overlooking a deep back yard. A rocking chair porch completes the extension of outdoor living! Another plus: The home offers a new air conditioning system! 

Salisbury, North Carolina offers high-speed fiber optic broadband Internet and phone service through Hotwire / Fision, perfect for working from home! 

The North Main Historic District, as with all the local historic district designations within Salisbury, are subject to City of Salisbury Historic Preservation Historic District Guidelines for any exterior changes, repairs, or improvements. 

It's time to come see this sparkling clean bungalow and all its features!  The home is priced BELOW assessed value!  Call Greg Rapp: 704.213.6846 today!

726 N Main Street 

Salisbury NC 28144 

CMLS#3664533 

$139,900

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

Circa 1875 Post Civil War Reconstruction Era Victorian SOLD ~ by Greg Rapp / Wallace Realty

In May of 2020, Realtor Greg Rapp listed another fabulous vintage home awaiting a new dawn! This unique country home restoration project was a special opportunity to own a Post Civil War Reconstruction-Era Victorian (with a story!) and surrounding acreage.  Within seven weeks, this beautiful property was under contract, and is now SOLD!  Are you and old-house lover?  Call Greg at Wallace Realty at 704.213.6846 to learn about other potential historic home opportunities in the Salisbury/Rowan!

Rolling southwest from Salisbury down the undulating country roads of Rowan County, North Carolina, you'll spot many a vintage home ~ some fabulously maintained . . . others . . . not so much! Oak View Farm, with its sprawling circa 1875 farm house at 1076 Deal Road, is one of these.

Built when Ulysses S. Grant was still president, this 2,454 square-foot farmhouse with two barns on 3.5 acres of property awaits your vision and elbow grease. Not for the faint of heart (or wallet), this ancestral home needed a complete restoration from top to bottom, interior to exterior, and any and all original details must be kept intact!

This Mooresville, NC home was originally a two-story Victorian vernacular farmhouse. The impressive front-projecting 2-story bay addition with its wrap-around hexagonal porch was an early change to the structure. The single story ell at the rear was added onto over the years and includes the kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom and a canning and curing room. The meat curing room is on the list of rooms that must be retained, and would make a great pantry!

Some original interior details remain, such as original beadboard walls in some rooms. Three bedrooms are on the second level, one in the front bay wing. These windows, many retain their original 'wavy' glass, and view of the countryside are enchanting!

The grounds were clearly once gardened: remnants of iris, fragrant chinaberry trees, and daffodils abound, yet due to recent property clearing and bush-hogging, little remains. What a grand sight this home probably once was in its heyday to the traveler rounding the sway of the then-dirt road on horseback or wagon. (Recall: Even the electric streetcar would not come to Salisbury NC until 1903-1905, rail was the prominent mode of travel to get around the country, and the automotive industry in the United States would not get a foothold until the first half of the twentieth century.)

Make no mistake about it, this home needed serious restoration work including foundation, chimneys, structural, ALL mechanical systems (i.e. heat/AC, plumbing, electric, etc.). Yet . . . the new owner has already begun the restoration process. We are thrilled to know this house will be saved and restored to its former grandeur.

1076 Deal Road is approximately equidistant from the North Carolina cities of Salisbury and Concord, and from the Interstate highways 77 and 85. This means easy access to shopping, restaurants, farmers markets, entertainment, public libraries, arts & culture, and more. Enjoy that idyllic country life while having near access to city amenities.

Preservation specialist Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty often has the scoop on what historic properties are available in the Rowan County area of North Carolina.  If you have that dream of owning an old house, with all its quality construction and characteristics, call Greg at 704.213.6846 to get the ball rolling. Then . . . let's roll up those sleeves and get started!





1076 Deal Road
Mooresville NC 28155
CMLS #3619623
$75,000 [tax value: $105,783]  SOLD!!





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

Fantastic 5-Suite Commercial Building in Historic Downtown Salisbury!

Realtor Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty has listed one of downtown's more attractive historic commercial buildings for sale! What an opportunity to have your business, AND investment property, located in this prime location in the heart of thriving Salisbury, North Carolina.

Welcome to 205 East Council Street!

This beautiful brick single-story office building offers 11,116 square feet with (5) office or retail suites. The building, circa 1946, was originally an automobile dealership, and then became the garages for Flowers Bakery delivery trucks - the business that once occupied building across the street now known as East Square Artworks. 

1940s Automobile Advertisement

Spanning the entire width of the block along East Council Street in Salisbury between North Lee Street and Dept Street, this is one of the more impressive building in the downtown historic district. Although a vintage building with a story to tell, it has a distinctive modern flair and has been immaculately maintained.  The building went through a world-class renovation in the mid-1990s and remains one of most prestigious buildings in Salisbury.

A handsome domed roof covers Suite A (1,340 sf at $1,100/monthly lease), Suite B (2,126 sf at $1,800/monthly lease), Suite C (3,694 sf at $3,500/monthly lease, and Suites D & E both offering 918 sf and leasing at $650/month. The height of the domed roof provides graciously high ceilings in each suite, and the smaller Suites D & E have loft spaces! A long center hallway divides the spaces where common restrooms can be found. (Suite B has its own restrooms.) All suites are pre-wired for telephone and data connections and are wired for security systems. Tenants pay electric and gas utilities and security system; landlord pays water, sewage and trash collection.

This stellar building has been well maintained, most recently with the installation of new awnings and two new air conditioning units. Very nicely landscaped, the property even includes a planted park-like courtyard with seating. The east wall features built-in brick outdoor planter boxes planted with evergreens.

205 East Council Street offers another highly coveted amenity in Salisbury's downtown:

PARKING!!!

The building provides two private parking lots, is situated close to THREE other municipal lots and plenty of on-street parking.  The on-site lots include curbing and walkways - part of the downtown Pedestrian Plan - with attractive pedestrian level street lighting at the front facade.

You will be hard-pressed to find another building with this much parking, a valued commodity in Salisbury! Suite's A & B are currently leased, and at full capacity, the potential capitalization rate of 7% at full occupancy. Suite D currently is available, and at the close of September 2019, Suites C & E will be available.

You already know that 205 East Council Street is centrally located in the Historic Downtown municipal district, but did you know that this building is not even one city block from a popular local brewery, plenty of restaurants, the historic Amtrak station at the Salisbury Depot, the bus station, and the central business and commercial district.  The Rowan County Court House is just a few blocks away and the Rail Walk Arts District is a stone's throw to the north, with art galleries, community theatre, and another local micro-brewery. Interstate-85 is less than a mile from the building.

Now . . . we've yet to tell you the best part of 205 East Council Street's story!  Listed at $850,000, this fabulous building is priced FAR below its $1,252,831 tax value!!  Over $400K lower than its tax value!  

What are YOU waiting for?  If it is the opportunity to own a fantastic, move-in ready, 5-suite commercial building in the center of a vibrant historic downtown  - THIS IS IT!  Call Realtor® Greg Rapp today: 704.213.6846 for a walk-through!  Let's do this!

205 E. Council Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
CMLS#3524394
$850,000






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




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3 Weeks on the Market . . . and SOLD . . . with Greg Rapp Realtor!

This handsome blond brick and stone ranch-style home with a full basement had a lot to offer! And that is why when Realtor Greg Rapp listed 1020 W. Monroe Street in Salisbury, North Carolina, in the Livingstone College National Historic District area ~ it lasted just 3 weeks on the market, had multiple showings daily, and closed this week!

Listed on December 4th and under contract the day after Christmas Day!  That's what happens with the right real estate agent! (704) 213-6846 gets you the Salisbury area Realtor that is moving property with a unique marketing plan that gets the job done! Call Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty this spring to put YOUR property on the market!

1020 W. Monroe Street has a new owner. Let's get YOUR property moved today!

Give Realtor Greg Rapp a call: (704) 213-6846.

1020 W Monroe Street
Salisbury NC 28144
$123,000
SOLD
CMLS #3456721







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




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