Circa 1910 Bungalow - Restored & Beautifully Revitalized - For Sale

This wonderful circa 1910 bungalow is newly and completely restored ~ with that new, fresh feeling ~ updated for today's lifestyles while maintaining the charm and details of the Arts & Crafts era: wide decorative trim, original mantels over three original fireplaces, beadboard wainscoting, 6.5' tall 'wavy glass' windows, and original heart pine floors, to name a few! Greg Rapp, with Salisbury Real Estate LLC, has listed this fine 4-bedroom vintage home, revitalized by One Block LLC, and it can be yours for $249,900!

Welcome to 311 Harrison Street in the Historic Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Salisbury, North Carolina. 

The American Bungalow is one of the most popular residential architectural styles, and for good reasons. Over 2000 square feet of living space is one of them! But let's start outside! The exterior of this newly renovated and freshly painted home features Benjamin Moore Historical Collection paint colors in hues of sage green, warm taupe, with pale butternut gold accents. The second story gable is handsomely framed by twin chimneys.

A warmly inviting, deep L-shaped wrap-around porch creates a gracious entry, leading to the original purple-hued (yes, an historically accurate color!) front door with its beautiful wood detailing. The new porch posts, replicated to be congruous with the Arts & Crafts architectural style, feature handsome architectural detailing. 

The front entry welcomes you into the first of two spacious and sunlit front parlors with 10' ceilings and warm, beautifully refinished, heart pine floors. Beyond the beauty of the grand windows that stream loads of natural light into the parlors, each boasts its original fireplace and vintage mantels with beautiful authentic Cambridge tile hearths and surrounds. Noteworthy throughout the home is the gorgeous wide trim details painted a soothing pale taupe/grey, rather than the humdrum white we so often see.

Step through the second parlor to an amazing open-concept dining room that will stop you in your tracks! This "Insta-worthy" space features marvelous bay windows and the third of the home's pretty fireplaces, space fabulously flowing through a large opening into the chef's kitchen that WOWs with its gorgeous swirled black & white granite counters, an expansive work peninsula, and a handsome custom-made, reclaimed-pine stove hood — all bathed in scads of natural light. Where a pantry was removed in the kitchen, you can see the original footprint in the gleaming wood floors. Original beadboard wainscoting, narrow vertical planks of traditional tongue and groove paneling, compliments the freshly painted walls, while striking clean-lined lighting sets the mood.

An original rear porch has been enclosed to create a wonderful laundry room with salvaged period-correct heart pine floors from Virginia. 'New' historic exterior windows are additionally period correct, obtained from Historic Salisbury Foundation Ice House, the non-profit's salvage store offering historic architectural pieces. Many original exterior details remain in this new room, including the original exterior siding and a formerly exterior window that would have been overlooking the porch. A new half-bath was added here in the center hall.

The gracious first floor Owner's Suite is another spacious, light-filled space that includes a huge bedroom with its own fabulous walk-in closet and a private bath with marble and subway-tile shower and beautiful tile flooring.

And how much do we love the vintage swing window in this bath!

Owners have their own access to the porch, and another of the home's original fireplaces can be found here. What an oasis!

Follow the staircase up, with its original handrails and balustrade, to find the home's three upper bedrooms. Each bedroom offers their original closet with beadboard interiors. 

A newly installed 2nd story full bath conjoins the hall and an upstairs 2nd Owners Suite, and continues the home's theme of subway-tile tub surround and beautiful vanity and fixtures. The second smaller owner's bedroom suite offers a larger original walk-in closet. The front bedroom offers a fantastic array of triple windows overlooking the Chestnut Hill neighborhood park. 

All the baths in the home feature furniture-style vanities w/marble tops and high-end light fixtures ~ not your big-box-store everyday variety!

The beautiful new elevated wood deck overlooking the richly deep, nearly 200' backyard will be your new favorite al fresca dining area!  The rear yard offers some rare privacy with its border of mature shade trees. 

The unusual pie-wedge shaped yard offers loads of room for gardens, workshop or 'she-shed', play areas, and then some!  Let your imagination bloom in this wonderful green-space!

With this top-to-bottom restoration comes all new plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC. A new roof was installed prior to this renovation in approximately 2017.  The home is SPARKLING clean with every surface, inside and out, freshly painted.

311 W. Harrison Street is located in the historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood that borders the prestigious West Square Historic District and Historic Downtown ~ rich with coffee shops, public library, independent bookstore, community theatre, unique shopping, and over 20 restaurants. Two local microbreweries and lots of local nightlife create a vibrant downtown just blocks from Harrison Street. The Bell Tower Green, Salisbury’s beautiful new center-city public park is nearby! 

If you love the style, charm, and detail of a turn of the century home, but are intimidated by the level of work a restoration entails . . . this is the home for YOU.  The work is done, and this circa 1910 house is like a sparkling new home. To see for yourself, give Realtor® Greg Rapp a call: 704.213.6846.  Make 311 W. Harrison Street yours!

311 W. Harrison Street 

Salisbury, NC 28144 

CMLS #3774658 

$249,900

Greg Rapp 
Salisbury Real Estate LLC 
704.213.6846 Mobile 
GregRappRealtor@gmail.com 
www.realestatesalisbury.net 

From Ugly Stepsister ~ to Cinderella ~ the Belle of the Ball. Restored Circa 1900 Victorian FOR SALE!

EDITOR'S NOTE:  New Price:  $214,900!  8/28/2021

The historic circa 1900 Miller House is newly restored and FOR SALE!  Located in the first neighborhood in Salisbury, North Carolina to receive National Register historic designation.  And Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC, the area's expert on vintage homes, has it listed for sale now at $224,000! Now $214,900!

This stately 2-story 4-bedroom Victorian Vernacular offers a fresh  restoration with new exterior paint in a sunny yellow with gleaming white trim from top to bottom, and fresh paint within!  An extensive restoration removed asbestos siding ~ and now this home just sparkles and is the Queen of the Block!

Welcome to 727 South Church Street in historic Salisbury, North Carolina.

The signature and spacious wrap-around rocking chair front porch overlooks the beautiful tree-lined street of this quiet, historic neighborhood. Like many homes of this era, the front entry is flanked by dual parlors, both with beautiful hardwood floors and original fireplaces with original Cambridge tile surrounds and mantels.

The inside is super-clean with an open floor plan, a beautifully updated kitchen with combo-dining area, newly renovated baths, and lots of original details such as original moldings, beadboard walls, and high ceilings.

The kitchen offers freshly painted warm grey cabinetry and attractive subway tile backsplash. A breakfast peninsula offers extra work space and overlooks the combo dining area that features a built-in china cupboard. Off the kitchen you'll find a lovely pantry ~ and beside it the sunny laundry room.

The Owner's Suite on the main level offers plush new wall-to-wall carpet. The second front parlor could be a den, library, office, or even a 5th bedroom, but has no closet. 

Upstairs, you'll find three more bedrooms, two of which feature their original beadboard walls and fantastic nearly floor-to-ceiling multi-paned windows.

Let's talk about the home's mechanicals!  A new gas HVAC system was installed in 2018 and the new water heater in 2019. 727 S. Church Street has newly rewired 200-Amp electrical service. The deep, nearly quarter-acre lot provides lots of room for gardening, entertaining, or play and has a charming 20'x12' outbuilding with an amazing concrete dual sink.

Despite being located on a shaded winding street in a quiet neighborhood, 727 S. Church Street is in close proximity to Salisbury's award-winning Historic Downtown, that offers a large public library, unique shops, over 20 restaurant choices, community theater, museums and galleries and two micro-breweries.  The new central park ~ The Bell Tower Green ~ is very near to hosting its Grand Opening! The film, The 24th, was filmed on this street along with other Salisbury locations.

This fantastic Victorian home is a great home for the price ~ it will NOT linger on the market!  Call Greg Rapp today: 704.213.6846 ~ to make it YOURS!

727 S. Church Street 

Salisbury, NC 28144 

$224,000  $214,900

CMLS#3770191

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

When you list with Greg Rapp ~ the sign says 'SOLD'!

Two days on the market?  We'll take it!  When you list your home, land, or commercial property with Greg Rapp / Salisbury Real Estate LLC ~ the sale HAPPENS!  

In the case of 187 Spring Oak Drive, sold by Greg Rapp at the end of July 2021, it doesn't hurt that the Ranch-Style home is such a favorite residential architectural style!    

And it didn't hurt that this 3 bedroom/2 bath ranch home was nestled on a quiet wooded lot with its expanse of rocking chair front porch that spans the width of this 1,351 square foot home.

And we guess it didn't hurt that this lovely single-story home offered a wonderful open floor plan and freshly painted interior. 

 

BUT...the moral of the story:  Greg Rapp listed Spring Oak Drive on June 29th, it was under contract in TWO DAYS, and closed in less than three weeks....for MORE than asking price!

Is it time to list your home for sale?  If so, it's time to give Realtor® Greg Rapp / Salisbury Real Estate a call: 704.213.6846 gets the 'SOLD' sign happening at your home!!

187 Spring Oak Drive

Salisbury, North Carolina 28147

CMLS#3756338

$239,900 SOLD

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

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Gutted Grandeur? No Problem. Circa 1896 Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House SOLD ~ with Greg Rapp Realtor

It certainly isn't every day that a property this unique comes on the market....or that the average real estate agent is in a position to market something so incredibly different: A highly visual historic landmark, a potential residence situated in a largely commercial area, granite stone architecture including a two-story tower and wrap-around porch . . . and almost nothing, save for a few original details, inside.

Yes ~ and Historic Salisbury Foundation contracted with Greg Rapp, Salisbury Real Estate LLC, to sell the 3-story, circa 1896 Historic Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House in Salisbury, North Carolina in early 2021.  There does not exist a comparable sale in both years and for miles around with which to place a price on such an asset.  This grand home on nearly an acre of downtown Salisbury property, protected with City of Salisbury Landmark Status, offers solid granite walls, a separate outbuilding (the original kitchen), and nearly 5,000 square feet of gutted space! Despite the condition, many original details, remain, yet the structure will require a vast investment to return it to its former glory ~ whether eventually deemed commercial or residential. How does one come up with a 'comp' for such?

Regardless, Greg's expertise with historic and vintage properties wins again.  Today, the Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless house is sold.  AND . . the new owner has exciting plans to turn this fabulous structure into an event venue. More news on this to come . . . watch for a press release in the Salisbury Post!

 

Greg Rapp of Salisbury Real Estate has long been a champion of preservation and restoration in the Salisbury/Rowan community. Greg hopes that the renovation and adaptive reuse planned for this circa 1896 home will be the catalyst for more improvements along this commercial stretch of South Main Street in downtown Salisbury!

For a chance to see the Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House in person, purchase your ticket for Historic Salisbury Foundation's 46th Annual OctoberTour - the nonprofit's annual fundraiser and personal tour of historic homes and properties. Tickets and information available at www.octobertour.com or by calling the HSF office at 704.636.0103.  The house was also one of the subjects of the Ghost Guild's paranormal studies this year, and they will present their findings this year as one of the OctoberTour events!  We can't wait!

The real moral of the Napoleon Bonaparte McCanless House is this:  Think ~ If Realtor® Greg Rapp can value and sell this challenging property, one that will take major commitment and investment to restore . . . think what he can do in selling YOUR property!  Schedule a listing appointment today with Salisbury Real Estate LLC today: 704.213.6846.  Let's do this!

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

Own a Civil War Reconstruction Era Home!

 

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

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