Historic Homes Sell in North Main Historic District!

Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty closes today on not one but TWO early 1900s homes in the North Main Historic District of Salisbury North Carolina!

The Kluttz House at 1627 N. Main Street is a ca. 1921 (some records indicate 1908) contributing structure in the North Main historic overlay in the National Register of Historic Places.

Like many of the homes along the east side of N. Main Street, this modest bungalow is situated on an elevated lot, overlooking other period homes in the North Main Historic District, which is defined by a concrete retaining wall, giving it a special sense of place.

The Kluttz House | circa 1908-1921 | 1627 North Main Street, Salisbury NC

It is typical of one of the many forms of 1920s bungalows featuring broad, low pitched gables with exposed purlins, at the front, sides and rear, and an attached porch with a similar broad gable covered in asphalt siding supported by slender tapered piers set on brick bases. 

All the simple comforts of Southern bungalow living are here,  as with so many others in this corridor historic district, in this fine example of Arts & Crafts architecture. Many original features have been retained. From the spacious front porch, through the cherry-red wood screen door, you are welcomed into the large, open living room with centerpiece fireplace (unfortunately closed for use) and French doors to the formal dining room. Original millwork, oak and heart pine floors gleam throughout.The formal dining room leads you through to a bright and airy kitchen, with a small pantry off the rear.

Greg Rapp will also be handing the keys to new owners for the ca. 1915 Keever-Belk House at 1701 N. Main Street today.  Listed as a pivotal structure in the North Main District, it is influenced by the Colonial Revival and Victorian styles. 

The Keever-Belk House | circa 1915 | 1701 North Main Street, Salisbury NC

It is strongly bungalow in form with its steeply sloped roof, shed dormer with casement windows, and exposed purlins under the roof eaves. However, a Victorian motif is imparted by the projecting three-sided bay and asymmetrical facade, while the groupings of slender paired columns provide a Colonial Revival influence.

Greg Rapp had the circa 1921 Kluttz House listed for sale at the end of September 2015, and under contract by Valentine's Day 2016.   As the Kluttz House went under contract, Greg was signing the agent agreement to put the Keever-Belk House on the market.   In just 74 days, the Keever-Belk house is now sold.

The Mary Steele-Scales House | circa 1893

Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty is a champion of historic houses in the Salisbury NC area, homing in on the uniqueness of the older homes in the (10) historic districts here.  

The JR Crawford House | circa 1900

The North Main District is unique in that it is the last remaining residential corridor into the city of Salisbury, and retains much of the residential architecture from its development in the late 1800s to the 1930s, when the trolley system ran from the Fulton Heights subdivision, through the North Main neighborhood, to the Spencer Shops.  

Greg recognizes that the architectural fabric, created during the process of suburbanization that took place in Salisbury between 1900 and 1930, is still largely intact, providing North Main Street with a rich and varied character worthy of preservation.

224 E. Steele Street | circa 1924

Among the many historic North Main homes that Greg Rapp has sold include the circa 1900 J. R. Crawford House at 826 N. Main, the circa 1901 C. M. Henderlite House located at 1010 N. Main Street, a home most representative of the eclectic and exuberant spirit of the late Victorian category, the circa 1892 Mary Steele-Scales House (the oldest structure in the district) and the circa 1924 Arts & Crafts bungalow at 224 E. Steele Street.

The C.M. Henderlite House | circa 1901 | 1010 North Main Street, Salisbury NC

And these just represent a handful of the homes listed and sold by Greg Rapp in historic districts in Rowan County, North Carolina. So when you are on the market for an older home, because you know there is nothing like that character and quality that an older home represents, call Greg Rapp at (704) 213-6846 and he'll help you find your dream antique home. Looking to sell your vintage home? Call the Realtor® who cares: (704) 213-6846.

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

Happy Earth Day ~ From Greg Rapp / Wallace Realty!

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

Unbelievable Price ~ Unbelievable Neighborhood!

Are you the person who looks at an old house and sees its potential ~ the bones of the house that makes it have possibilities? You might have the vision and drive for this circa 1925 Arts & Crafts Bungalow in the prestigious West Square Historic District in Salisbury NC! Call Greg Rapp NOW (704.213.2846) to own this historic treasure, in one of Salisbury, North Carolina's most prestigious neighborhoods.


Sit on your rocking chair front porch and look out at your neighbor...the 1902 Chateauesque mansion known as the Wallace-Hambley House. Yes ~ this house is your across-the-street neighbor!!

This wonderful 6 bedroom-2 bath bungalow at 418 West Monroe Street is located in the heart of the West Square Historic District in Salisbury, North Carolina. A fixer-upper? Yes - no doubt about it. But this is a GREAT opportunity to restore a 5 or 6 bedroom home in the heart of the West Square historic district.

This half-brick/half-shingle style Craftsman at 418 W. Monroe Street could be a show place with the right touch. There are fireplaces in both the living and dining rooms. The dining room features a built-in china cupboard, characteristic with the Arts & Crafts era. The entire interior features Heart Pine hardwood.
The house does need some exterior structural repair to the brick on the right rear, which is why it being 'Sold As-Is' ~ at over $40,000 less that tax value!!!

Read more here:
http://www.realestatesalisbury.net/…/40000-less-than-tax-va…

The pièce de résistance is this home's location.



The West Square is the heart of the annual OctoberTour of Historic Homes hosted by Historic Salisbury Foundation, and is close to Downtown Salisbury, a multi-year winner of the NC Main Street program. Come see why! Call Greg Rapp / Wallace Realty at (704) 213-6846 and put your vision to work for you!

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418 W. Monroe Street
Salisbury NC 28144
MLS#57756
$53,500

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

Townhome Living ~ One Sold ~ But Another Can Be Yours!

Often, townhouses are cheaper than free-standing houses, or single-family homes, as they're known in the real estate biz. Sure, once you buy a townhome, you'll be paying a mortgage and HOA fees, while your friends in a regular house are only in for the mortgage. But you know what else they get? A yard full of weeds, a driveway full of snow and a roof full of leaks. How about that HOA now! 

The cute townhome in the Littletowne complex on Mitchell Avenue just sold ~ thanks to Realtor® Greg Rapp. 817 Mitchell Avenue, at the skirts of the desirable Fulton Heights neighborhood just closed. But wait...!  Here is another opportunity to live in a home where you'll never have to pull a weed again!  Give Greg Rapp a call (704.213.6846) to know more!

Why a condo?

There are lots of reasons that a condo might be a better fit than an apartment or single home, and money is surely one of them. According to The Real Estate Journal,condo prices tend to appreciate at a slower rate than single-family dwellings, making them a more affordable choice in markets where prices are on the rise. And, compared to renting an apartment, because you actually own your condo, you can take advantage of tax deductions such as the interest on your mortgage.


No yard to mow. 

This is a big appeal of owning a condo. You don't have to mow a lawn because you'll pay dues to a condominium association, which will take care of most of your maintenance needs. If you are, for instance, a first-time homebuyer or even an 'empty-nester' who is downsizing, you have enough to think about and will find it such a relief that you don't need to worry about landscaping, yard maintenance, and the physical labor activities like snowplowing, roof repair, and other big ticket maintenance items.

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.
 
How much cheaper is a condo? As an example, if you were to buy a 2,400-square-foot town house condominium in a pricey Boston suburb, you might pay $725,000. Meanwhile, a similar-sized, single-family house in the same area would cost just over $1 million.  

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. How much cheaper is a condo? As an example, if you were to buy a 2,400-square-foot town house condominium in a pricey Boston suburb, you might pay $725,000. Meanwhile, a similar-sized, single-family house in the same area would cost just over $1 million. 

There is a sense of community. 

Plenty of homeowners would say the same thing about their own neighborhood, but as noted, 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. (Geoff Williams, "3 Reasons to Buy a Condo", U.S. News & World Report, September 2014) 

Welcome to 1100 RAVENWOOD COURT in the Castlewood subdivision of Salisbury, NC, a 2-bedroom-2-bath condominium. 

1100 Ravenwood is a super- immaculate 1500+ square foot home, with new granite counter tops in a sunny, updated, eat-in kitchen that is equipped with loads of cabinet space, gleaming white, and streams natural sunlight.


The family cook will never be separated from guests with the awesome ability to look out into the dining/living room areas via a large architectural window-opening in the kitchen overlooking these areas.

You'll be impressed with the feeling of space in this condominium home! The combination dining and living room is huge with vaulted ceiling.  The Master bedroom has a beautiful bay window and large private bathroom.

Throughout the home you'll find ample closet space, including a small storeage closet off the sunroom to the rear of the home.  The sunroom is heated and cooled and overlooks a grassy knoll. A small rear patio off the back door is the perfect place for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining.

This home is in very nice condition, with lovely landscaping and fine entryway floors. Mature trees provide shade on sunny summer days.  Large open green spaces surround the complex. 

Condo living

Condos provide attractive lifestyle choices for many prospective buyers. They're especially popular for retirees who want to be able to socialize or take advantage of services at communities that cater specifically to seniors. Living in a condominium can also free you from some of the usual chores that go along with owning a house, such as yard and exterior maintenance.

If townhome or condo living is for you, don't be sad because 817 Mitchell sold! 1100 Ravenwood Court might be just the home you are looking for! Call Realtor® Greg Rapp, with Wallace Realty at (704) 213-6846, and let him show you the benefits of condominium life!

1100 Ravenwood Court
Salisbury NC 28144
MLS#58661
$129,000  




 


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

Greg Rapp | Wallace Realty | Keeping You in Business!

Wallace Realty in Salisbury / Rowan County North Carolina is the premier purveyor of Commercial properties!

When you need a place to set up your new business, or to upgrade your existing biz, call Greg Rapp with Wallace! There is something for every need, big/small, city/country, lease/purchase. 

Want to build your own? Greg can show you land for sale of every size from subdivision lots to sprawling acreage ~ and everything in between.

Call Greg Rapp at Wallace Realty at (704) 213-6846 to see what's in store! 

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

Best House on the Market for Under $50,000!

Along Old Plank Road in Salisbury, North Carolina, this clean little 3-bedroom / 1-bath home is For Sale ~ for just $39,900!  Stop now and call Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty (704) 213-6846 ~ or read more here:

1326 OLD PLANK ROAD in Salisbury North Carolina, a circa 1925 home, is freshly painted inside.

The master bedroom boasts large closets and new carpeting.

There is new laminate flooring in one bedroom, and tiles floors in both the kitchen and bathroom.


The quintessential rocking-chair front porch just replaced. 

And ~ the home is vinyl sided (low maintenance!)

There is a small utility room off kitchen.

A Bit of History

During the twelve-year period, 1849-1861, North Carolina responded to the imperative need for improved transportation facilities by chartering eighty-four plank road companies. Approximately 500 miles of plank roads were constructed and operated. These roads facilitated the marketing of produce and were popularly called "farmers' railroads."

'Plank Roads' used to connect towns in North Carolina and across the States in the 1850s. The novelty of the plank road was popular, for people were anxious to ride over these "mudless highways." Farm and forest products were taken to markets over them. Many travelers followed them, for they saved time and wear and tear on their vehicles (at this time the vehicle was likely horse-drawn wagon!) and harness, and their horses were saved much strain. Stage coaches adopted the plank road routes and were among the most reliable sources of income.

A cultural interpretation of the importance of establishing and operating plank roads appeared in the Southerner, December 18, 1852:

Improvements of this kind will add to the real or permanent wealth of our country. . . . They will encourage the cultivation of the ornamental and beautiful. . . . They will set the most steady agog now and then, and by awakening their curiosity lead them to see a little of the world. . . . They will bring the powers of science into action at the very door-sills of some of our stand-still friends, and teach them the advantages of intellectual advancements.

People along the roads not only improved their homes, but also their language. Colonel W. A. Blair of Winston-Salem learned from some of the older people who lived along the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road of a family who visited relatives whose home was beside the road. In this home the visitors found a new word "gravy," which to their astonishment was a "high falutin" name for "sop."

The value of land increased along the plank road routes. A 5,000 acre tract along one road sold in 1853 for $2.00 per acre, whereas a few years before it had sold for only 14 cents per acre.

The Fayetteville Observer stated in 1853 that "Our plank roads have been worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to the country they have penetrated." Towns along the several routes increased in size, and new ones appeared. High Point owes its origin to the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road and the North Carolina Railroad, for where they crossed the village soon appeared.

The competition of the railroad was one of the causes of the decline of the plank road movement. The fact that the Fayetteville and Western Plank Road Company was afraid to compete with the North Carolina Railroad between Lexington and Salisbury implies an advantage for the railroad. The Fayetteville and Western Road which connected the western section of the State with an eastern market suffered most from the railroad movement. Many western farmers took advantage of the rapid transportation service rendered by the railroads. The cost of plank road upkeep was tremendous because of the quick decay of the plank and the damage caused by freshets. The income failed to repay the original cost of construction before a general rebuilding was necessary. The Civil War was responsible for a general upheaval and unsettled conditions which discouraged new investments and general progress. The expense of repair and reconstruction, the turmoil of Civil War, railroad competition, and the increase in the price of lumber and labor made the downfall of the plank road system of highways inevitable. (Adapted from The North Carolina Historical Review Volume XVI Numbers 1-4)

Buy 1326 Old Plank Road Now!

If you're looking for that starter home, or if you were thinking about starting an investment portfolio ~ this little home with its little chunk of history might be just the one for you!  If so, give Greg Rapp a call at 704.213.6846 ~ and scoop up 1326 Old Plank Road ~ for UNDER $50,000!

1326 OLD PLANK ROAD 
Salisbury, NC 28144 
List Price: $39,900
MLS#:58616

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

Happy Easter! Happy House Hunting!

If you are looking to move and are on the verge of purchasing a home, you may be wondering if there is such a thing as a good time of year to buy a house?

No doubt, the busiest time of the year for the property market is the Spring!


Traditionally, this is the time of year for 'Spring Cleaning', where many will clear out anything and everything they don’t need.  It is also the season when many people will decide to create a fresh start in their lives.  The cold winter days are almost gone, and post-Christmas debts are paid off, so it’s an ideal time to start thinking about making that move.

Lenders are still offering attractive mortgage rates for buyers, and there are government programs in North Carolina that can help first-time and 'move-up' buyers ~ so Spring can often see a huge boost in the property market:  good news for buyers – and great news for sellers who are looking for that fresh start.

So is Spring the best time for me to buy a house?

Spring is a great time for buyers. There are often more properties coming on the market, giving the potential buyer a wider range of choices and a much more varied property selection than at other times of the year. That same buyer, however, is also likely to face stiff competition from other buyers as the temperate weather brings people out and about in their home search.
With more competition around, then there is less chance of being able to snap up your ideal property for a bargain price, as buyers may hold out for a better offer, knowing that there are plenty of buyers around.

Yet, Easter Weekend may be one of the best times of year to buy a house!


Many people take this weekend off, have vacation days from work, or just choose to spend time with family and may not necessarily be searching for houses at this time. < br/> So if a buyer IS in the position to put an offer on a house over the Easter weekend, there is less chance of any competition swooping in with a better offer! (adapted from an article by Heather Collin, SoSmartMoney.co.uk, March 26, 2013)

Easter Weekend in Salisbury North Carolina promises to be pleasant, in the 70's even if accompanied by a few Spring showers ~ so if you're that buyer looking for the perfect opportunity to buy your new home, give Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty a call: 704.636.2021, and we'll make it happen for you!


Selling your home?  Now is the PERFECT time to get it on the market!  Take advantage of Greg Rapp's one-of-a-kind marketing strategy that brings buyers to Salisbury over & over.  (704) 636-2021 is the number to call!

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

Why List Your Home with Greg Rapp? 300,000 ~ That's Why!!

People ask real estate agents all the time:

• What's your marketing plan for my house?
• What makes you different from other real estate agents?  
• How will you sell my house? 

Greg Rapp: The #1 Difference! 

www.RealEstateSalisbury.net

And this number is growing.  

Ask Greg how this website works to bring people to Salisbury, North Carolina to buy your home...because it's happening every day! 

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

Another Home Sold by Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty!

YES! Another fine Salisbury, North Carolina home sold by Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty! 
 

This cute 1650 square foot home is the definition of the American Dream home ~ all brick (low maintenance!), 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, a fenced yard, two-car garage, and large walk-in closets!   


151 Birkdale Drive, built in 2000, has an inviting living room that adds a wonderful feeling of spaciousness with its vaulted ceilings and gas-log fireplace. 

The kitchen and adjoining breakfast room are neat-as-a-pin! 

An adorable private patio is the perfect place to dine and relax! 

151 Birkdale Drive is sold, thanks to real estate agent Greg Rapp, but if you are looking for a home like this...give Greg a call at (704)213-6846 ... there are lots more like this in pristine neighborhoods throughout the Salisbury-Rowan area of North Carolina. You can even build your own! There are lots available in several very fine subdivisions! 

Tell Greg what you're looking for ~ and he will find help you find your own American Dream!

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