Three Days on the Market ~ and BOOM! Sold by Realtor® Greg Rapp.

The trend towards tiny homes isn’t going anywhere! But despite the trend towards small homes, many people still want the features found in large ones like large open living rooms and restaurant-style kitchens. The minimalist lifestyle isn’t for everyone, and there’s a lot to be said for small homes that feel spacious, versus ones that just feel small. Money-savvy millennials and retirees continue to seek out smaller homes, and Realtor Greg Rapp had just the ticket ~ and placed it on the market on April 6th, and BOOM ~ it was under contract in just three days!

Welcome to 505 W. Peeler Road, Salisbury NC!  

This cute house is large enough to accommodate folks' needs, open enough so as not to feel cramped, and with a bunch of added perks that keep it affordable. A good floor plan plays a key part in this, since the layout of a home can make all the difference in how it actually feels inside. This 1068 square foot house offered an open floor plan and lots of sunny windows that make this 2-bedroom home feel spacious. And the fact that is sits on its deep, nearly one-acre lot gives folks that room-to-breathe feeling!

Small homes come with a lot of benefits, especially for buyers interested in reducing their cost of living. Not only do they shrink utility bills and tax expenses, but they also allow people to live more minimally and simply. 

The people who purchase small homes are often either first time buyers or baby-boomers looking to downsize. The biggest reason why many people are looking for smaller houses right now is because they are more economical. Large homes cost a fortune to heat and cool. With gas prices rising, small homes will continue to be popular.

Call Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty to learn more about smaller homes for sale in Salisbury/Rowan County! 704.213.6846 gets you your showing appointment today! Take the first step towards reducing your cost of living today!



505 W Peeler Street
Salisbury NC 28146-7312
CMLS #3493470
$122,500 SOLD!!!





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


#GregRappRealtor #OldHouseGuy #ListWithMe #SellingSalisbury #SalisburyNC #RealEstateSalisbury

Clean as a Whistle - Nearly an Acre - Adorable Home for Sale!

The trend towards tiny homes isn’t going anywhere! But despite the trend towards small homes, many people still want the features found in large ones like large open living rooms and restaurant-style kitchens. The minimalist lifestyle isn’t for everyone, and there’s a lot to be said for small homes that feel spacious, versus ones that just feel small. Money-savvy millennials and retirees continue to seek out smaller homes, and the good news is that Realtor Greg Rapp has just the ticket!

Welcome to 505 W. Peeler Road, Salisbury NC!

This cute house is large enough to accommodate your needs, open enough so as not to feel cramped, and with a bunch of added perks that keep it affordable. A good floor plan plays a key part in this, since the layout of a home can make all the difference in how it actually feels inside. This 1068 square foot house offers an open floor plan and lots of sunny windows that make this 2-bedroom home feel spacious. And the fact that is sits on its deep, nearly one-acre lot gives you that room-to-breathe feeling!

Small homes come with a lot of benefits, especially for buyers interested in reducing their cost of living. Not only do they shrink utility bills and tax expenses, but they also allow people to live more minimally and simply. And reducing costs is likely to happen here at 505 W. Peeler Street, a well-maintained home with aluminum siding, a new roof (installed 2017), new HVAC (installed 2019), and newer gas water heater! There is nothing you'll have to do, as far as maintenance, for several years.

If buyers are on the fence about a small space, it’s likely a storage-related concern. Fear not! 505 W. Peeler Street is loaded with closet and cupboards to maximize the space and accommodate all of your stuff. A favorite surprise wood-paneled room off one bedroom has tons of storage and could be used as walk-in closet, office (or man-cave!), or could be a future private bath.

The sunlit kitchen leads to an equally sunlit dining room with hardwood floor and attractive ceiling light fixture. From there...head to the living room with its beautiful new laminate flooring and masonry fireplace (not functioning for wood-burning, but could accommodate vent-free gas logs!). Each of the two bedrooms also offer hardwood floors.

Still need a bit of extra space? A super-nice enclosed porch with pretty broken tile mosaic floor overlooks the deep yard, where you'll find a single-car garage that has extra workshop room and an attached carport, as well as a small garden shed and . . . wait for it . . . a chicken coop!

Home is close to Granite Quarry Elementary school and Granite Lake Park, which is part of the Carolina Thread Trail. 505 W. Peeler Street is close to Granite Quarry Town Center shops and amenities yet has that 'out-in-the-country' feel. City of Salisbury is just 5 miles up the road with more shopping, restaurants, museums and galleries. Need to be on the road? The Interstate 85 is just about a mile away.  And speaking or 'out-in-the-country', 505 W. Peeler Street is eligible to be financed with a USDA loan.

The people who purchase small homes are many times either first time buyers or older generations looking to downsize. The biggest reason why many people are looking for smaller houses right now is because they are more economical. Large homes cost a fortune to heat and cool. With gas prices rising, small homes will continue to be popular. 505 W. Peeler Street won't disappoint you with its economical advantages.

Call Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty to learn more about this charmer of a home! 704.213.6846 gets you your showing appointment today! Take the first step towards reducing your cost of living today!



505 W Peeler Street
Salisbury NC 28146-7312
CMLS #3493470
$122,500





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


#GregRappRealtor #OldHouseGuy #ListWithMe #SellingSalisbury #SalisburyNC #RealEstateSalisbury

The Best Things Come in Small Packages!

The tiny house craze is rippling across the country....but by definition, these diminutive homes are often less than 300 square feet (and on a trailer??). Wikipedia says, "The tiny house movement is a description for the architectural and social movement that advocates living simply in small homes. There is currently no set definition as to what constitutes as a tiny house; however, a residential structure under 500 square feet (46 m2) is generally accepted to be a tiny home." That takes a special kind of person to live that minimally! But when these small homes are so darn appealing...what do you do?

You call Greg Rapp to buy this 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 640 square-foot home in Salisbury, North Carolina!

We said, "Wow!", when we first saw 1708 N. Lee Street, and you will too! This sweet little home is nestled nicely back from the road into a deep and rolling, nearly half acre lawn filled with dappled sunlight from its old growth shade trees. Follow the newly graveled drive back and we'll take you inside...and once inside the pretty red front door...you won't believe your eyes!

1708 N. Lee Street has been totally refurbished, both inside and out. The home is freshly painted inside and out and original wood floors are beautifully refinished and everything is positively gleaming. The sunlit and open floor plan makes this cottage-sized home feel ever so spacious. Upon entry, you are immediately struck by the open living/dining layout, with a handsomely remodeled kitchen that overlooks all.

An expanse of wall along the entryway is the perfect blank canvas for artwork, a large-screen television, or floor-to-ceiling bookshelves to create a library space.

Speaking of kitchen, which we all know is the heart of any home, you'll love this one! Let's take a closer look. You will not be left wanting for storage or work space here! Striking new black countertops are enhanced with the pretty glass tile mosaic backsplash in shades of black, cream, and gray. Counter-height cupboards and overhead cupboards abound! Look, there is even a built in wine rack tucked into the corner between the stove and the new dishwasher! But the large center work-island will definitely be your go-to zone. Efficiently outfitted with soft-close drawers and an expansive butcher-block style top...you will love preparing meals here while you talk to guests seated right nearby!

And speaking of guests . . . hosting dinner al fresco will be a breeze when the spacious kitchen and dining areas lead right out to a new 10' x 12' raised deck. This deck will be your favorite spot to take your morning coffee watching the sun rise over the trees, or ideal for watching super-moon rises and the occasional lunar eclipse!

A small hallway takes us to a cute laundry cubby all ready for a stacking washer and dryer unit. The completely new bathroom features pretty ceramic tile and all new fixtures ~ and is bright and shiny, clean-as-a-whistle. Two nicely sized bedrooms face southeast or southwest respectively - guaranteed sun-shiny rooms!

As if all this is not enough, 1708 N. Lee Street offers a new long-life metal roof, new heat pump, and all new vinyl windows. AND...a roomy walk-out basement is perfect for a workshop, hobbies or storage. The home is totally electricity powered, electric heat and air (clean heating!!), electric water heater, and electric stove.

This is a move-in ready home with low maintenance requirements.  This home's park-like yard gives it a country feel, but 1708 N. Lee Street is close to downtown Salisbury theaters, shopping, restaurants, and two new breweries. The historic Amtrak station is a short trek from home, as is I-85 access. While this home was built in the early 1970s, it is in a neighborhood of vintage bungalows built in the 1920s and '30s. The North Main Historic District is just a block away, lined with homes ranging from the late 1800s to the 1930s when the electric trolley line ran the length of Main Street to what is now the North Carolina Transportation Museum.

Less is definitely more with this compact yet spacious 2-bedroom house. The thoughtful, innovative use of space here will let you discover that a small house can actually lead to a simpler life. If you're just starting out, downsizing, or are totally enchanted by the 'tiny house' craze, you owe it to yourself to check this place out! You will be hard pressed to find a finer home for under $80,000. Call Greg Rapp at Wallace Realty at (704) 213-6846 to own this gem!

1708 N. Lee Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
CMLS#3356642
$72,900








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

Sold! Cute-As-A-Button Country Cottage! Tiny House Living is IN!

Tiny House Living is IN! Whether you're just starting out...or whether you've had that multi-room spread and are just READY to downsize...OR...you realize, like many, the economy of scale ~ a 'tiny house' might be just for YOU!  

Witness:
 
Greg Rapp just closed the deal on the sale of 1000 Rowan Avenue in Spencer NC. Just just under 900 square feet ~ this cozy 2-bedroom / 1-bath post-war cottage fits the bill in this era of 'tiny house' fascination or the 'less-is-more' philosophy! Not only is this sweet circa 1947 cottage charming in every way on its interior and exterior - it is also located in a country setting, but close to town and city amenities. Best of both worlds!
 
And this!

Greg Rapp sold 355 Dukeville Road ~ another circa 1941 2-bedroom ADORABLE cottage whose 1100 square feet featured a cozy kitchen with warm knotty pine walls, painted & glass cabinets, and a sweet rocking chair front porch.

This 'tiny house' was originally part of a company village for Duke Energy! 
 
Are you ready?

If you are ready for a sweet compact lifestyle unencumbered by the multi-room, 'McMansion' weight-of-the-world ~ check out 180 Zeb Street in Salisbury NC!

This rustic cottage has almost a cabin feel on the exterior, but will be a low maintenance home with its vinyl siding and almost new metal roof! (That magical sound of raindrops on a tin roof, anyone?)

180 Zeb Street, with just one bedroom & one bath and 900 square feet of living space, is the ultimate tiny home. Tucked away in what was once an old mill village near the Yadkin River, the quiet dead-end street is dotted with similarly structured homes, old growth shade trees, and surrounded with peace and quiet. 

The authentic wooden front porch, complete with porch swing, will be your favorite spring/summer/fall evening spot for sipping sweet tea and listening to the birds in the treetops...and the quiet! Ahhhhh! 

Greg has ideas on how this little 1-bedroom home could accommodate a 2nd bedroom...if you're interested! 

So... 

Whether you're ready to downsize, just starting out...or you just 

DIG the tiny house trend  ~  this cottage-style home might be just for YOU!  

Give Greg a call at 704.213.6846 to find out more ~ and to visit this cottage yourself!

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