Stately Luxury Home in Historic West Square - FOR SALE - Greg Rapp | Salisbury Real Estate LLC

Get ready to fall in love with this stately all-brick American Foursquare that has been preserved, restored, and renovated! This circa 1927 vintage gem is located in one of Salisbury's more prestigious neighborhoods: The Historic West Square. A luxury home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a main floor primary bedroom, chef's kitchen, fully finished basement, and brand-new 3-story rear addition! The results are outstanding!

Welcome to 300 West Thomas Street in the prestigious West Square Historic District of Salisbury, North Carolina.

This impressive house had suffered years of neglect and was slated for demolition. Not only saved from the wrecking ball, the circa 1927 McCanless-Goodman-Yost Home is now preserved, stabilized, restored, and renovated. Let Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC show you luxury modern living with history and class in this spotless, timeless home!

Step inside 300 W. Thomas Street to discover a labor of love, where every room whispers tales of carefully curated renovations. Constructed in 1927, this 3,364-square-foot home wears its history with grace while bringing its new owners all the modern conveniences. 

The House

This elegant circa 1927 home has been thoroughly renovated with careful attention to detail and sensitive updates that offer modern conveniences while respecting the historic nature of this grand home. Stepping through the front door with its beveled glass windows, you step through the entry to a surprisingly large great room. This extra-spacious living room offers plenty of room for seating areas, that 8-ft sofa you love, and all of the accompaniments, ensuring you can live and entertain with elegance. Here, the home's original fireplace (non-functioning) boasts its original Arts & Crafts style brick surround and mantel. 

Window arrays, with a unique 9-over-one pane pattern original to the house, flood the great room with natural light.  Through beautiful French doors, you will find more of these wonderful light-filled windows in the spacious formal dining room. 

You will immediately note the luxurious, luminous floors! These are the home's original oak floors, and while many homes of this era feature darkly stained wood flooring - here, this uplifting neutral aesthetic was achieved by a bleaching process, sealed with a satin polyurethane to a soft glow. The effect is bright and so calming and uplifting!

Wait until you see the incredible top-to-bottom newly installed kitchen! This custom kitchen sparkles with a white tile backsplash, a plethora of new custom cabinetry,  unique quartz countertops, and elegantly appointed with a dual-fuel stove, wine fridge, and separate beverage fridge, and beautiful farmhouse sink. 

Above the sink, as pair of handsome leaded, beveled antique glass windows have been added to the lower sashes of each window.  The tile backsplash above the stove features our favorite thing EVER . . a built-in pot filler! YES! A pretty bleached pine floor continues here, but laid on the diagonal to set it apart from the living/dining rooms.

But wait, there is more . . . and MUCH more!

When the original rear abutment was removed, it was replaced with a much larger addition that offered the space for the first-floor half-bath, beyond which you will find the main-floor owners' suite in the newly constructed rear 3-story wing, overlooking the backyard. The suite includes a new laundry room, a huge walk-in closet, and a gorgeous new designer bath, elegantly appointed with Carrera marble flooring, marble wall tiles, and marble vanity. WOW!

Upstairs, you'll find three (3) more beautiful bedrooms. The rear bedroom includes a wonderful sleeping porch/sunroom that overlooks the backyard and could be utilized as a dressing room, playroom, studio, or office. 

The full bath here features the original classic 1920’s black and white tile - in perfect condition despite 40 years of neglect. A good power wash brought it back to its original beauty.  The new, black, 30” marble-topped vanity perfectly complements the white tile and the original DEEP white bathtub. 

So. . . you might think that now you have seen the entire house.  But another surprise awaits!  Downstairs, an astounding new basement-level expanded living area turns this house from ordinary to extraordinary! Over 970 square feet with three freshly fully-finished basement rooms expand your heated/cooled living!  

A cozy media room at the bottom of the stairs steps up through a geometrically arched doorway to an intermediate bonus room . . . storage? more living area? . . . you decide!

  

This room opens to a HUGE walk-out recreation room where windows on three sides stream with natural daylight. 

Each of the lower-level rooms offers glistening epoxy floors. An additional unfinished room houses the home's mechanicals. This fully rebuilt and expanded rear 3-story addition features a metal roof and is supported by an array of new helical piers.  

History

Over the years, the McCanless-Goodman-Yost House had fallen into disrepair...most remarkably, the original 3-story rear abutment was in imminent danger of falling off the house. This abutment was removed, and a new and expanded addition was built that provides the space for the amazing basement rooms, the 1st-floor owners' suite, and the pretty 2nd-floor sunroom. 

Details

This brick home features the typical rectangular shape and hipped roof of the American Foursquare style with a central dormer so popular in this part of the district. 

The main roof is covered in its original terra cotta ceramic tile. The front porch with its metal roof, supported by impressive wooden piers, stretches across the facade to form a porte cochère over the circular drive. 

The newly erected addition at the rear, supported below grade with new 40-foot helical piers, sports a new metal roof.  The home has undergone a complete rewire of the entire house, new plumbing, and new HVAC systems. 

Location

This lovely historic home has been fully renovated, blending restored original details with amazing updates. But should you choose to make exterior changes, this property is supported by the City of Salisbury's Historic Preservation Grants, an annual grant program that provides fiscal assistance to preserving and maintaining homes and structures within the locally designated historic districts. The city's Historic Preservation Commission oversees major exterior changes through a COA (Certificate of Appropriateness) application program.

A timeless tale of love is felt throughout this graceful historic American Foursquare with remarkable detailing. 300 W. Thomas Street is a fully updated executive-level home in a prime location, just blocks from the city of Salisbury's vibrant downtown with restaurants, unique shopping, a microbrewery, community theatre, and a $3M publicly funded central park. The West Square Historic District is known for its walkability, its tree-lined sidewalks, and its inventory of beautiful historic homes dating from the 1820s through the 1930s. Salisbury is within an hour's drive of the larger metro areas of Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, but without the traffic and high costs!

Your New Home

This exquisitely renovated circa 1927 home is a must-see! Call Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC to picture yourself in your new home at 300 W. Thomas Street in Salisbury, North Carolina. Your personal tour with the area's premier real estate agent specializing in historic properties is waiting: 704.213.6846.

300 W Thomas Street

Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 

MLS#4253731 

$550,000

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

Another Historic Treasure - SOLD - by Greg Rapp & Salisbury Real Estate LLC

What is special about an old house?  Just about everything!

Old houses tell a story. They have a history. There is something about running our hands down a banister that generations of people have held in their hands for centuries, giving us a sense of place and time and a perspective on where we fit in this huge, sometimes impersonal world. You are a small but important part of a much greater story. 

Welcome to the circa 1828 Jesse A. Clement House in Mocksville, North Carolina, entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Greg Rapp of Salisbury Real Estate LLC just closed on the sale of this special piece of history, protected by covenants with Preservation North Carolina.

According to local tradition, the house was built around 1828 and was the center of a large plantation. The Jesse A. Clement House, a two-story brick structure, was built for a member of a prominent western Piedmont family. The regional Federal character of the house reflects construction methods of the period in Rowan and Davie County areas. Sturdy, boxy, two-story brick houses of the early-19th century, rare in eastern North Carolina, are a key element in the architectural development of the Piedmont. 

Clement was a prosperous local businessman who owned a tannery, two plantations, and a brokerage firm dealing in plug tobacco, cotton, and wheat. He was also a North Carolina House of Commons member in 1838-1839. Clement's brother, John, was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons and introduced the legislation that formed Davie County from a part of Rowan County in 1836. Clement's sons, Baxter Clegg and William, migrated to Arkansas, where William served in the state senate and as lieutenant governor, and Baxter Clegg practiced medicine. During the Civil War, Jesse Clement, the home's namesake, at 53 years old, commanded a regiment known as the "Davie Greys". He died at 68 in 1876. 

A history book contains pictures and stories of what life was like in years gone by, but those stories are locked within the boundaries of the binding. A museum displays artifacts from these times, but they are roped off and safely behind glass. But, walking into a historic house is like stepping back in time and being wrapped up in the pages of that history book- being a part of the history. We are tactile beings, and the ability to touch and interact with pieces of history is the most profound way to connect to the time and place they came from. 

An avenue of trees once led to the early 19th-century home of Jesse A. Clement in Mocksville, North Carolina. The approach road to the two-story brick house no longer falls between these rows of trees, yet both the house and the trees still stand as reminders of the social, economic, and political contributions of the Clement family to Davie County. 

Old houses often possess a unique blend of historical charm, solid construction, and architectural character that modern homes may lack. They can tell stories through their unique features, craftsmanship, and the materials used. 

So . . . what makes an old house special? 

1. Historical Charm and Character: 

• Unique Architectural Features: Old houses often have architectural styles and details that are not commonly seen in modern construction, like intricate woodwork, crown moldings, and ornate fireplaces. 

• Craftsmanship: Older homes often showcase meticulous craftsmanship, with details and finishes that are often lacking in modern homes. 

• Sense of History: These homes can connect you to the past, providing a glimpse into how people lived in previous eras. 

2. Solid Construction: 

• Quality Materials: Older homes are often built with durable materials like old-growth lumber, plaster walls, and sturdy foundations, making them potentially more resilient than newer homes. 

• Strong Structure: The construction methods of older homes, like hand-nailed framing and solid walls, can provide a more structurally sound and stable home. 

3. Unique Features and Details: 

• Built-in Storage: Old houses often have features like built-in closets, pantries, or cellars that provide extra storage space. 

• Specialized Features: Some older homes may have features like coal chutes, dumbwaiters, or other elements that reflect the lifestyles of the past. 

• Natural Cooling: Homes built before air conditioning was common often have features that promote natural cooling, like thicker walls and layouts that allow for cross-breezes.

When it comes to selling and finding the right buyer for vintage and historic houses, Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC is the agent to contact.  With an in-depth knowledge of old structures and the intricacies of the inspections and transaction details combined with a passion for preservation, Greg offers a level of confidence a historic home sale demands that few agents can meet. 

Ready to buy or sell a vintage structure?  Whether residential or commercial property, Greg Rapp is the agent to call:  704.213.6846.  Let history repeat!

The Jesse A. Clement House
290 E Maple Avenue
Mocksville, North Carolina 27028
Charlotte MLS#: 4215095 

$695,000 

Listed by Cristi Sims | Ranson Real Estate Inc.

SOLD by Greg Rapp | Salisbury Real Estate LLC

Greg Rapp 
Salisbury Real Estate LLC 
704 213 6846 Mobile 
GregRappRealtor@gmail.com 
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 

Circa 1927 Craftsman Home ~ Newly Renovated & FOR SALE

A brand new house, gift wrapped in its original shell! This lovely nearly 2000 square-foot circa 1927 Craftsman farmhouse is more than just renovated. This home has gone through a major gut-job . . . so everything, and we mean everything, is brand new, with one of the most successful blendings of old and new we've seen in a while.

Welcome to 215 S. Shaver Street in Salisbury, North Carolina.

This 2-story 3-bedroom/2-bath vintage home, listed with historic home specialist Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty, is picture perfect! Gleaming paint within and without, sparkling metal roof, beautiful landscaping, enclosed in the white picket fence synonymous with the American Dream. The home has a new and totally awesome floor plan with large rooms throughout. And although this is a 1927 home . . .it's practically NEW!

Where should we start? Perhaps with the brand new metal roof? Check. The brand new water heater? Check.  Brand new HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical wiring systems? Check! New kitchen and baths? Check!!! First floor owners' suite with new bath? Check, check, and CHECK!!!!! Many homes of this era are simple not insulated, but for YOU ~ 215 S. Shaver Street has all new blown-in insulation.  And if all this were not enough, there are new ceiling fan light fixtures throughout the home.

Now, you old-house aficionados . . . don't you fret! Many original details remain! Many of the walls are the beautiful tongue and groove wainscoting, congruous to the period. Many of the original 4-over-1 windows are in place. Charming period mantel pieces remain over the three original fireplaces (non-functional). The wood floors, now beautifully refinished, are original.

We fell in love with the new open-style kitchen that overlooks the formal dining room. The kitchen is dressed in pretty tile backsplash and outfitted with new appliances. Pretty sidelights on either side of the stove that look out over the back landscape are a nice touch. A small enclosed rear porch leads to a rear deck off the kitchen.

The owners' suite on the main level offers a large walk-in closet and new bathroom with pretty tiled walk-in shower. You'll also find a new combination laundry room & half bath on the main level.

Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms and full bathroom with an additional small open office area.

This historic Shaver Street home is loaded with curb appeal, from its deep rocking chair front porch, with its brick and architectural wood pillars, to its fresh coat of paint ~ and that handsome black metal roof! The large yard and grounds have been completely and meticulously newly landscaped, and towering mature trees offer picturesque dappled shade.

215 S. Shaver Street is located adjacent to the Brooklyn South Square Historic District, one of Salisbury's TEN historic districts. This means that surrounding homes are all from a bygone era and the neighborhood is chock-full of charm. But because this vintage home is near but not within a designated historic district, City of Salisbury Historic Design Guidelines (and restrictions!) do not apply.

This home is wonderfully situated just blocks from the the vibrant uptown area of Salisbury, and close to the Farmers' Market, two local breweries, two community theaters, and a plethora of restaurants, galleries, unique shops, and the public library. Need to travel? When you live at 215 S. Shaver Street, you have easy (less than a mile) to Interstate-85 and the Amtrak Station in the famous Salisbury Depot is just blocks away.

Now is the time to call or text Realtor® Greg Rapp for your private showing of this like-new vintage home. We promise you, this one will NOT linger on the market! 704.213.6846 is the number to call! Make this gift-wrapped home a gift for yourself!

215 S Shaver Street
Salisbury NC 28144
CMLS# 3637773
$185,000






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