On Top of the World ~ Views, Urban Living, & Central Location. Condo for Sale in Historic Downtown Salisbury!

 

You'll feel like you're in the center of the universe...sitting on top of the world.. in this third story urban condo in the Firehouse Urban Lofts in downtown Salisbury, North Carolina!  Realtor® Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC has got THE place for you, maintenance free, and the ultimate in downtown living!  Call NOW to see:  704.213.6846 ... and read more here:

Welcome to 216 E. Fisher Street in the Firehouse Urban Lofts!

This modern brick and corrugated metal building in the center of the historic downtown places you in a hub of activity: walk to wood-fired pizzeria, the public library, a plethora of unique shops and restaurants, one of two microbreweries, a yoga and health center, and more!

This corner condominium on the top floor of the Firehouse Urban Lofts offers elevator, sprinkler system, soaring ceilings, and, as we said, a very central location! 

You'll love the gleaming oak hardwood floors found throughout this one-bedroom suite.  And you'll love the flood of daylight streaming through the amazing nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, and two sets of sliding glass doors open to cross-breezes from the two private balconies with views of the city, a small pocket-park across the street, and Dunns Mountain off in the distance.

The open kitchen design, with handsome granite counters, lets the cook overlook the living area with its cozy fireplace.  Above the fireplace, a built-in TV nook creates a sleek hide-away for the tube!

Originally designed as a 2-bedroom unit, the second bedroom is open-concept, flowing into the living space.  The room can be utilized as dining room, library or den, but would be wonderful as a guest room/office . . or add doors / walls for privacy. The main bedroom is down a hall, off and away from the living areas, offering the ultimate in privacy.

A stacked washer/dryer are conveniently located in a tiny laundry room.  A large closet does double-duty to hide the water heater.

The commercial ground level here is home to a wood-fired pizzeria. To the back of this popular restaurant is spacious brick patio overlooking a central greenspace - a tiny oasis in this urban setting accessed via your locked and coded gate.

The HOA at the Firehouse Urban Lofts, named for its impressive neighbor (the circa 1897 historic firehouse), covers the master insurance policy, Internet service, exterior maintenance, and more. 

The Firehouse Urban Lofts are centered in Salisbury's "Entertainment District": The Norvell Theatre across the street, historic Meroney Theatre nearby, restaurants, Bell Tower Green Park, a quiet haven with three acres of green space, trees, and gardens providing shelter from the busy sidewalks and pavements of the surrounding downtown streets where everyone can enjoy nature in Historic Downtown Salisbury, and a variety of unique shopping within 1-4 block walk. The building offers a private parking lot, and there is plenty of municipal and/or private parking lots & street parking in the vicinity. Salisbury's historic Amtrak depot is nearby; I-85 travel is 1-mile away ~ providing easy access to nearby municipal hubs such as Charlotte, Greensboro, & Winston-Salem ~ all approximately an hours-drive or less from Salisbury center. 

Firehouse Urban Lofts, surrounded by the central Salisbury Historic District and at the edge of the Brooklyn South Square Historic District, is an award-winning circa 2006 mixed-use development in downtown Salisbury on a former gravel parking lot. The project was honored with the 2007 NC Main Street Best New Construction Award and was instrumental in the revitalization of the East Fisher Street Entertainment District.

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When you're ready to sit on top of the world, in a maintenance free condominium...give Realtor® Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC a call:  704.213.6846.  Let Greg show you the amazing life-style that downtown living in this vibrant small city offers!  

216 E Fisher Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
CMLS#3867732
$239,000

Photo credit: Uptown Salisbury NC, Facebook.com/UptownSalisburyNC/

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

Condo Living ~ Let Someone Else Fix the Roof & Mow the Lawn!

It's a question that comes up for anyone who’s looking to buy a house, especially in an urban area: Should I buy a condo instead?

For those who don't know, a condominium is like a hybrid between an apartment and a house.

Condos can be low-rise buildings, townhouses, freestanding houses, duplexes, triplexes or “mixed use” buildings, such as condos above offices or store fronts. They can be brand new, re-sell or conversions — that is, buildings that used to be apartments or factories turned into condos.

What makes condos different from freehold houses is that you own your unit but you also share ownership of the land, building and common areas. You share costs with fellow members of your condo association, and the board of directors or a property management company makes the big decisions.

Like a house, you buy a condo and own it outright. If you talk to friends or family members who live in condominiums, you'll quickly find out that many people love the condo life, while some people wish they bought a house instead.

So what are the pros and cons of condos? Here are a few reasons you may be drawn to one:

No yard to mow. This is a big appeal of owning a condo. There will be no mowing because you'll pay dues to a condominium association, which will take care of most of your maintenance needs. For many, it's a relief that you don't need to worry about landscaping, yard maintenance and physical labor activities like snow removal and roof repair. Paying the condo fee is welcome versus worrying about major maintenance.

It’s cheaper than buying a comparable house. Obviously, the cost of a condo versus a house depends on the size of the home, the property values of the neighborhood and the cost of living in the area. But typically, you'll spend less on a condo, especially in higher-cost markets where condos can be the only alternative to high-priced, single-family homes.

Many major costs are shared. By law, a portion of those condo fees goes into a reserve fund. When the property is well managed, this fund covers major repairs like replacing windows and roofing without additional costs to owners. Even when the reserve fund falls short, you’re not in it alone — a “special assessment” will be done and costs will be shared equally among owners.

Customization. Unlike renting, you’re free to paint the walls, put up pictures, and renovate.

There is a sense of community. Plenty of homeowners would say the same thing about their own neighborhood, but condo owners tend to live in much closer proximity than many suburban homeowners, who often have relatively big yards separating them. There are always social moments that occur throughout the day. Whether it be to take the trash out or pick up the mail, there are opportunities that one just doesn't get in a home.

Security. Marketers say condos offer greater security than a free hold home or renting. For one thing, people are more likely to take better care of property they own, and some buildings offer a secure entrance or a doorman. You might feel safer with neighbors on either side, and worry less if you frequently travel. 

Amenities. Some condos offer benefits you won’t see in the average home or apartment building — like a gym, swimming pool, and central club house and party room.

Adapted from an article by Geoff Williams, September 11, 2014, 3 Reasons to Buy a Condo money.usnews.com)

So why all the talk about condominium living?  Because Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty has a new condo listed for under $100,000!  If all the reasons above sound appealing to you...give Greg a call at 704.213.6846 to see the two-story condominium at  817 Mitchell Avenue in Salisbury NC.  This 2-bedroom condo has more of a townhouse look, with a beautiful box-bay window in the living room that is the focal point of the façade.

This condo, in the Littletowne subdivision on the skirts of the popular Fulton Heights neighborhood, offers a good use of space with a large combination dining and kitchen area with tile floors. You'll love the blue and white ceramic tiles on the kitchen walls! A small private rear patio is an ideal outdoor living area for our three seasons of mild outdoor evenings here in North Carolina. The home features a large laundry room, plenty of storage, and a walk-in closet in the main bedroom. And all for just $72,500! 

So if you're ready to have someone else mow the lawn and fix the roof...call Greg Rapp today to see this wonderful home ~ condo style living at 817 Mitchell Avenue, Salisbury NC! (704) 213-6846!


817 Mitchell Avenue
Salisbury NC 28144
$72,500
MLS#58319

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