Beautiful Ranch on Large Wooded Lot ~ For Sale with Greg Rapp

The Ranch-Style home never gets old! Whether your focus is the practical or the beautiful, ranch style homes are made to be forever homes. They're functional, easy to maintain and easy for most homeowners to personalize. With a low profile and accessible spaces, ranch homes have it all!

Welcome to 187 Spring Oak Drive in Salisbury, North Carolina!  This 3 bedroom/2 bath ranch home nestled in a quiet wooded has lots to offer!  Let's start with the rocking chair front porch that spans the width of this one-story 1,351 square foot home. 

The popular open-style floor plan with combo kitchen - dining - living room creates a welcoming spacious feeling, and the cook is never hidden away from guests!  And speaking of cooks:  The kitchen offers excellent work space, a pantry-style closet and a terrific work island with outlets for all your gadgets and appliances! 

The owners' suite provides a separate vanity just outside of the more 'functional' bathroom and offers a over-sized walk-in closet.

A large laundry room could double as a second pantry or will just come in handy for extra storage. 

All three bedrooms feature brand new carpeting, installed 2021!  

An expansive elevated rear deck overlooks the .65 acre wooded lot and gently sloping back yard. 

187 Spring Oak Road has been freshly painted both inside and out and has a recently installed new roof (2014) ~ with new gutters too!  The well-pump was replaced in 2018.  The property also offers a good sized 2-car garage with extra storage above, new garage doors, tracks and motors. 

As our lives change, so do the ways we use our home. Ranch style homes with bedrooms that are all on one floor offer the greatest flexibility for life style changes. Today, it may be a bedroom, but for empty nesters, it may become an office. Wouldn’t it be nice to have that sewing/craft room on the first floor? How about a formal game room or parlor once junior moves out? 

Is it time to consider a Ranch-Style home to add flexibility to YOUR life-style? If so, it's time to give Realtor® Greg Rapp / Salisbury Real Estate a call: 704.213.6846 gets it done!

187 Spring Oak Drive

Salisbury, North Carolina 28147

CMLS#3756338

$239,900

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

Patience and Perseverance have a Magical Effect

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." ~ John Quincy Adams

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer.  Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world." ~ Harriet Tubman

"I have learned that anything in life worth having comes from patience and hard work." ~ George Behrendt

"Patience is the companion of wisdom." ~ Saint Augustine.

What to these word of wisdom have in common?  Patience.

If you follow Realtor Greg Rapp, you hear some pretty miraculous success stories: "Sold in 4-hours"; "Sold in 4-days"; "Sold in 4-weeks". 

But this was not the story for 418 W. Liberty Street in the Ellis Graded School Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina. And not for all the tea in China could we understand why this immaculately preserved, circa 1900 4 bedroom/2.5 bath, 3199 sf home languished on the market. Offering graciously large rooms, formal living & dining rooms, a modernized eat-in kitchen, a library, and one of the most awesome breakfast room - sun room combinations we have ever seen . . . still this Victorian home sat patiently on the the multiple listing service, sat patiently on OldHouses.com, and even sat patiently on YouTube. But as we all know, good things come to those that wait!

At last, patience and perseverance and their magical effect win again. Greg Rapp closed the sale this month on this beautiful home with its elegant wrap-around porch gracing its front, and its spacious secluded courtyard patio the view from the sunroom. Sometimes, the 'magic', especially with vintage houses, is finding that perfect match of buyer and home. We KNOW that the historic 100+ year home is not for everyone, and that the buyer of such is often one with a passion for the character and quality that come with an 'old house'.

The sellers stuck it out with their real estate agent, and won out in the end.  

The moral of the story?  "Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance." ~ Virgil

418 W. Liberty Street
Salisbury NC 28144
$175,000  SOLD

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

Lovely Golf Course Condo is Ready to Move In! So Ready - It's Already Under Contract!

Realtor® Greg Rapp barely finished uploading the photographs and posting a yard sign when the offers for this super-nice condominium at 315 Eastwood Drive in Salisbury NC started rolling in!

315 Eastwood Drive is one of the nicer units in Eastwood Village and ~ this place is ready to move in!



This pretty 2-story 3-bedroom/2.5-bath condo, with over 1,800 square feet of living space, sits on a wonderfully wooded lot overlooking the Corbin Hills Golf Course, a well-maintained, casual and friendly course with an abundant of grassy fairways and trees.




The home features a newly updated kitchen with new upscale kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. A great living space offers a warming gas fireplace. The owners installed new bamboo laminate throughout the home and gave everything a wonderful coat of fresh paint. Didn't we say move-in ready? This is move-in-ready and then some!





As if the golf course locale was not enough, this handsome home is located right across from the pool! A fantastic screened porch leads to a generously sized deck with a hot tub and golf course views.



This beautiful home, located just minutes from historic downtown Salisbury, will not sit on the market for long. In fact, Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty listed this beauty on August 18th, and by August 24th it is under contract!


Don't worry! To learn more about any other available Eastwood Village condos or to receive custom notifications when a new property is listed for sale in Eastwood Village, give Greg Rapp a call at (704) 213-6846.

Moral of the story: List your home with Greg Rapp. Call (704) 213-6846 for a free consultation today!


315 Eastwood Drive 
Salisbury NC 28146
CMLS#3312618 
$149,900 
 



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

Under Contract in Seven (7) Days! Is Seven Your Lucky Number?

Greg Rapp, Realtor® with Wallace Realty in Salisbury, North Carolina, listed the beautifully restored Victorian at 424 E. Bank Street in the Brooklyn South Square Historic District for sale on July 7th.

By July 15th, it was under contract.

Greg Rapp can share numerous such success stories!  Well known in the area, Greg is considered the area's expert in marketing and moving historic homes and properties.  

The historic 'Firehouse' in downtown Salisbury, listed by a fellow Wallace Realty agent, went public on day #1. . . and Greg, working a strategic contact plan, had it sold before 7:00am on day #2!

After being an empty building in downtown Salisbury for several years, the old Firehouse is now a thriving business!

Greg Rapp had this super-charming home on Church Street in the West Square Historic District in Salisbury listed on March 25th.  By April 7th, after dual offers and a 'bidding war', Greg had 429 Church Street S. under contract...above asking price.

When a local bank wanted to move properties, they sought Greg Rapp to get it done. Greg listed the fixer-upper home on Caldwell Street on June 25th . . . and by July 14th it was under contract.


The little home on Crawford Street was also listed on June 25th...and Greg had it under contract by July 19th.

These are just a few of the properties real estate agent Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty has turned around to SOLD in the blink of an eye.

Who are you going to call when it's time to sell your house?  (704) 213 6846

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

Winter is a Great Time to Buy or Sell Your House!

Fall and winter really can be a great time to purchase a home. Sellers can be more motivated and the holiday spirit just makes people want to be in a home. The combination of fewer buyers and slow business also means lenders and real estate agents might compete a little harder for your business. Shopping for homes in the winter months also gives you a unique vantage point of a property. 

So despite that December is usually when people are looking to deck their own halls—not buy new ones, buying a home in winter can be a smart move. Realtor® Greg Rapp at Wallace Realty, knows why winter may be the best season for buying or selling your home!  Give Greg a call at (704) 213-6846 and you'll know why, too!

Many real estate agents will tell you that the holiday season often represents a “lull” in the market. But savvy home buyers should look at the advantages of this season if they’re serious about buying. Firstly, mortgage rates are still low! But there are other benefits to home-buying during “The Lull” of November through January. 

There isn’t a lot of competition. People know they’re going to be busy or traveling during the holidays, so most deals have been wrapped up or people have put off looking until after the New Year. There are still homes on the market, but not as many people gunning for them. This is an advantage to both buyers. 

You might think inventory would be lower in a slow season, but that’s not necessarily true. And, sellers are motivated. The homes available on the market during this season are likely the homes that for whatever reason didn’t go during the peak season. The sellers will want to get the deal closed, especially for tax purposes. For a lot of people, they’ll be thinking it’s the end of the year and they will want to tie up loose ends. This is an advantage for buyers, especially if there are points to negotiate. 

Some Realtors® love this time of year, because the people who are out looking are serious. As a buyer, your broker will have more time to focus on you, as opposed to other times of the year when they might be juggling more clients. You may not be able to close before the end of the year, but it’s an excellent time to get something under contract. 

Buying in winter is also the ultimate litmus test for a home, since all the big systems such as heating, plumbing and the roof and gutters are put to the test in the cold. Some of the curb appeal may be gone, but fixing landscaping is a lot less expensive than finding out months later that your furnace doesn’t work. 

Moral of the story 

See what homes are on the market in Salisbury, North Carolina and surrounding areas this fall & winter season by calling the area expert Greg Rapp. Greg’s record in selling homes, and finding buyers what they need, is well-known in the area. You'll be HOME for the HOLIDAYS!!  (704) 213-6846 ~ Call -OR- Text!

Adapted from an article by Pauline Millard / LearnVest , December 26, 2013, Forbes.com http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2013/12/26/why-wait-for-spring-winter-is-a-great-time-to-house-hunt/

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

Classic Queen Anne ~ 2700+ Square Feet ~ Prestigious West Square Neighborhood ~ WOW!

Along a shady street in the prestigious West Square Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina, shaded by two magnificent magnolia trees, sits 226 ELLIS STREET SOUTH Salisbury, NC 28144.  Built in 1900, this spacious home exudes the grace of the era at every turn. 

226 S. Ellis Street is a solidly built, turn-of-the-century, Victorian style home.  It is "Free Classic Queen Anne" style in massing, roof line and details, using classic columns and porch rails, and less gingerbread and patterns of earlier Victorian houses.   

First impressions count, and you'll be impressed by both the width and breadth of the deep, wrap-around front veranda that winds 3/4 the way around the home. A new metal roof on the veranda was installed in 2009 ~ and Southerners know there is nothing like falling asleep to the rhythm of rain on a tin roof! 


Step through the tall front door, with charming wood-screen door and handsome entry door, and you will find yourself in a spacious entry hall, complete with fireplace with original mantel and tiles, a sweet little under-staircase 'nook' that would be perfect for a writing desk, and the grand staircase to the second story.




To the right, you enter into the parlor, another grand room into which two fabulous picture windows stream daylight and offers views to the veranda, the magnolias, and the serene streetscape.  

Hardwood floors, all of the period mill work, and the original fireplace with columned mantel set off this beautiful room.  You'll note the radiators in both the

foyer and parlor...and yes, the home is heated with old-fashioned cast iron radiators.  

Down a center hallway you'll find the dining room to the left, and the master bedroom to the right.  The master bedroom was most recently used as an artists studio/library, and features floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and louvered shutters at the windows.

The 17' x 14' kitchen spans the rear of the home.  Large enough to hold a square-dance, this kitchen includes the dishwasher and vintage Whirlpool stove.  Lots of cupboard and counter space surrounds the walls, and and swings around to include a breakfast counter.

A small mudroom to the rear of the home leads to a graciously sized deep back yard.


The home's grand staircase, with newel post and balusters in perfect condition (freshly painted in 2012), leads you up to another grand hall ~ a large mezzanine that is easily served as another sitting or reading area.  From the mezzanine stretches a hallway that leads you to the upper three bedrooms, all nicely sized rooms at roughly 14' x 14' each!  

A charming step-down bath with neighboring linen closet serves the upstairs private quarters.

Well maintained, this circa 1900 226 S. Ellis Street home was in the same family for over 3 decades.  The front foyer, stairwell, upper mezzanine and hallway, and dining room were all freshly painted in 2012. The kitchen, although perhaps ready for your renovations and updating, is more than accommodating for today's cook.  

Founded in 1753, the City of Salisbury has 10 National Register Historic Districts. The Downtown and West Square Districts are featured in a walking tour which is very popular with visitors. The Hall House Museum in the West Square was the home of Josephus Hall, the physician who served at the Salisbury Military Prison during the Civil War. (http://www.downtownsalisburync.com/download/InformationPackage.pdf)   

The West Square Historic District is within the City Of Salisbury's Historic District Overlay, and some exterior restrictions may apply.  However, budgets permitting, the City frequently offers Historic Preservation Grants that help home owners in these districts with repairs and upgrades.  

(Contact Diana Moghrabi/City of Salisbury Planning Department @ 704-638-5240 for information and application forms.) 

The Historic West Square (also known as

the Salisbury Historic District) is supported by the Olde Salisbury Neighborhood Association, and the first neighborhood in the City of Salisbury to receive the historic designation.  One look at the plethora of gorgeously appointed homes from the late 1800s through the early 1900s will tell you why this pedestrian and family friendly neighborhood is one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Salisbury.

If 226 S. Ellis Street sounds like the home for you, do not hesitate to give listing agent Greg Rapp a call.  Greg can walk you through the expanse of this grand home and explain the benefits of living in both a historic district and the City of Salisbury, with its vibrant arts and culture scene, great local shopping, and wonderful locally owned restaurants.  226 S. Ellis Street is waiting for you to make it your home!  Call Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 and get all the details!  


 

226 S. Ellis Street - circa 1900
Salisbury NC 28144
 


MLS #: R56682 
$200,000

 



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