Vintage Victorian Home ~ Affordable History!

You love old houses, their character, their quality of construction, their design...but an 18 room Queen Anne Victorian is out of your budget?

Here is your chance to own a historic home, built to last like no new home construction standards, and with the vintage charm you are looking for!

Welcome to 425 E. Bank Street, circa 1887, 

in Salisbury, North Carolina!

This 19th century home, located in one of the City of Salisbury's 10 historic districts, offers 2100 square feet of living space, a nearly maintenance free landscape, and a beautifully updated kitchen.

In the heart of the Brooklyn South Square Historic District, this home appears on the district's National Register of Historic Places as the Benjamin Cauble House.

This beauty of an antique home was completely renovated in the 1990's and is move~in ready!

The large kitchen’s most striking feature is the large center work island with its impressive pergola style architectural surround that includes a hanging wine glass rack and directional lighting.

This center island is beautifully finished with intricate tile work, furnished with a double sink,dishwasher, and multiple storage drawers and cupboards.

There is a breakfast counter at the center work island that can be outfitted with stools so the cook has company while preparing for his/her guests.

A second sink is along the kitchen perimeter, as are the kitchen appliances, flowing cupboard space, and large windows flooding the area with light. 

A small laundry room off the kitchen provides further storage space. Imagine preparing meals at this center island looking out through the glass enclosed side porch and overlooking your entertainment deck!

The 1887 Cauble House includes a large 19x15 living room, a formal dining room, 3 full bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms. Many original features remain in this historic home, including the original wainscoting in several rooms, original fireplaces and mantles, and gleaming wood floors.
 
A wonderful feature of this historic Georgian Colonial style home is the way previous owners nearly eliminated outdoor lawn and garden maintenance by installing a large deck system, complete with a covered cabana that once housed a hot-tub, multiple tiers, walkways, and water features. A very private yard features a goldfish pond and natural areas ~ again minimizing the tedious chores of landscape maintenance.
 

Picture taken in winter months ~ imagine the greenery in spring/summer/fall!

A private driveway leads to an arbor that takes one through the remaining lawn area surrounded by picket fencing ~ a wonderful enclosed area for children or pets...or just for yourself! The deck leads one into the east facing multi-windowed side porch that stretches along the length of the kitchen ~ a great place for indoor plants, reading, or taking your morning coffee. This side porch is open to and an extension of the beautiful ceramic-tiled cook’s kitchen in this home.
 

The Cauble house is move-in ready, needing only minor updates. The roof might need some attention, and you may wish to update some interior rooms with paint. The downstairs bathroom is in the midst of a remodeling process. 

This historic home is prime for your modernizing touches!

425 E. Bank Street is located only blocks from downtown Salisbury NC arts & cultural districts, shopping & restaurants, and is just blocks from the Salisbury Farmer’s Market. And at just $89K, it’s a lot of historic house at an affordable price!

To see the potential of the circa 1887 Benjamin Cauble House for yourself, contact Salisbury Realtor® Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846. You’ll be relaxing under your cabana before summer arrives!


425 Bank Street East
Salisbury NC 28144
MLS#58424
$89,000

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

Low Maintenance ~ Move-In Ready ~ 164 Autumn Chapel Road ~ FOR SALE!

While Realtor® Greg Rapp is known for marketing older and historic homes, an old house is not for everyone!  So, with that in mind, you new-house lovers will want to check out Greg's newest listing at 164 Autumn Chapel Road in Salisbury, North Carolina!


Built in 2004, this beautiful, traditional style home sits on a deep, half-acre yard. The reason many new-house lovers choose a newer home over a 100+ year old home is...you guessed it...lower maintenance!  And this home is no exception! This 1900+ square-foot home is completely vinyl sided so you won't be taking a paint brush up any time soon! 

This handsomely shuttered, two-story home sports a wonderful front porch for rocking chairs and sweet tea! The landscaping has been meticulously maintained!

The home has a nicely laid-out kitchen with honey-pine cabinetry, and a bay-windowed breakfast nook overlooking the back yard and nice sun deck.  And while you'll love casual meals in this charming eat-in space...a spacious formal dining room awaits those special dining occasions!

The focal point of the large living room is the beautiful fireplace with traditional mantel piece ~ but a great cable-ready, built-in inset to house a wall-mounted flat screen TV...or to highlight a work of art!

The owners suite, in addition to a cathedral ceiling, features a huge walk in closet, and master bath outfitted with shower, dual sink vanity, and jetted tub.

You'll note a pretty palladian window on the upper floor as you look at the front of the home.  This charming little space makes a great computer room or tiny library/reading room!

Many of the rooms have fresh coats of paint, so 164 Autumn Chapel Road is move-in ready!  You'll love the tucked-away neighborhood that is 'out-of-town', and walking and bicycling friendly. . . but you'll also love how close this home is to Salisbury restaurants, theaters, and shopping!  A favorite place for fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as local butter, cheeses, and pepper bacon, is Father & Son Produce Market....and it's just a short drive away from this Miller-Chase subdivision.

Ready to see this 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home at 164 Autumn Chapel Road for yourself?  

Give Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty a call ~ always available via cell phone at (704) 213-6846 ~ and at your service!

Over an Acre And in City Limits? YES!!

It's not often you find large lots within city limits, but here is the opportunity to own a home with over an acre of yard...yet within the City of Salisbury NC limits so you'll be close to EVERYTHING, and can take advantage of city amenities such as leaf pick-up, AND the city's fiber-optic TV/phone/Internet service. (Salisbury is known as a 'Gig-City' - a 100% fiber optic network called Fibrant provides super-fast city-wide internet up to 10 gigabits per second (GBPS).)  Call Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty, (704) 213-6846, to snatch up this sweet property before someone else does!

Tucked away in the Oakland Heights subdivision that is nestled between E. Innes Street, the major southeast/west corridor through Salisbury, and Bringle Ferry Road, another main road out to the rolling hills of the outlying countryside, is this great little 2-story, 1966 square foot home!

Painted a warm apple green with a circular drive out front, this circa 1949 Post-War home at 1224 Park Avenue is one of the true charmers in the neighborhood. 1224 PARK AVENUE is a 4-bedroom/2-bath home with a wonderful open floor plan. 
The kitchen, dining room, and living room all have a southern exposure, and therefore stream bright sunshine and natural light all day long! The living room, with its deep rich-red wall finish, boasts gleaming wood floors, and a wonderful fireplace with dentil wood mantel and black tile surround, and a 'piano nook' surrounded by built-in shelving - perfect for today's flat screen TV's!

A very nice screened-in side porch just off the formal living room will be a most pleasant place to relax nearly all seasons here...with a little updating.

The sunny kitchen's white cabinets and window trim sparkle against ocean blue walls and a cheerful laminate gold-colored laminate floor (that may be original to this circa 1949 home ~ or may have gone in in the '60s). The present owners installed new counter tops along the cute little breakfast bar. 

You'll enjoy many a fine meal with family and friends in the formal dining room that looks out into the living room through a wide passage, again with that beautiful hardwood floor. The sense of space is really quite remarkable!

The owner's suite and 2nd bedroom on are located on the main floor. The second story houses a large 15' x 18' bedroom and a 15' x 19' recreation room! You'll find the fourth bedroom on the lower level with its own fireplace and exterior door.

And speaking of lower level, a spacious 28' x 25' workshop at 1224 Park Avenue is also in the unfinished portion of the basement, where you'll also find a new RainSoft water purifying system! 

Outside, the 2-car porte-cochere provides loads of space to shelter your vehicles from the elements, and keeps you dry as you load groceries from the car to through the kitchen side-door. The porte-cochere's east wall is actually a wonderful storage area, perfect for bicycles, toys, and garden tools! But if that isn't enough, there is a nice storage shed in the back yard!

And now that we've brought you to the back yard, we're sure you can picture yourself relaxing and entertaining on the wonderful slate patio ~ a great place to dry off and grab a snack after a dip in your above-ground pool!

And we did say this was a 1-acre+ yard! That's right! The approximate acreage at 1224 Park Avenue is 1.35, and yard backs up to a wooded area. Can you say privacy?

Come see what this wonderful Post-War home has to offer. There's been lots of fresh paint, and a new roof in approximately 2010, but may still want a little updates here and there. But because this is such a well-built, solid home, it will be well worth the effort and time.

Don't take our word for it...call Greg Rapp at (704) 213-6846 to see this keeper for yourself!  Make 1224 Park Avenue, Salisbury NC your address in 2016!

1224 Park Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
MLS #58363
$124,900

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

Condo Living ~ Let Someone Else Fix the Roof & Mow the Lawn!

It's a question that comes up for anyone who’s looking to buy a house, especially in an urban area: Should I buy a condo instead?

For those who don't know, a condominium is like a hybrid between an apartment and a house.

Condos can be low-rise buildings, townhouses, freestanding houses, duplexes, triplexes or “mixed use” buildings, such as condos above offices or store fronts. They can be brand new, re-sell or conversions — that is, buildings that used to be apartments or factories turned into condos.

What makes condos different from freehold houses is that you own your unit but you also share ownership of the land, building and common areas. You share costs with fellow members of your condo association, and the board of directors or a property management company makes the big decisions.

Like a house, you buy a condo and own it outright. If you talk to friends or family members who live in condominiums, you'll quickly find out that many people love the condo life, while some people wish they bought a house instead.

So what are the pros and cons of condos? Here are a few reasons you may be drawn to one:

No yard to mow. This is a big appeal of owning a condo. There will be no mowing because you'll pay dues to a condominium association, which will take care of most of your maintenance needs. For many, it's a relief that you don't need to worry about landscaping, yard maintenance and physical labor activities like snow removal and roof repair. Paying the condo fee is welcome versus worrying about major maintenance.

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.

Many major costs are shared. By law, a portion of those condo fees goes into a reserve fund. When the property is well managed, this fund covers major repairs like replacing windows and roofing without additional costs to owners. Even when the reserve fund falls short, you’re not in it alone — a “special assessment” will be done and costs will be shared equally among owners.

Customization. Unlike renting, you’re free to paint the walls, put up pictures, and renovate.

There is a sense of community. Plenty of homeowners would say the same thing about their own neighborhood, but 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.

Security. Marketers say condos offer greater security than a free hold home or renting. For one thing, people are more likely to take better care of property they own, and some buildings offer a secure entrance or a doorman. You might feel safer with neighbors on either side, and worry less if you frequently travel. 

Amenities. Some condos offer benefits you won’t see in the average home or apartment building — like a gym, swimming pool, and central club house and party room.

Adapted from an article by Geoff Williams, September 11, 2014, 3 Reasons to Buy a Condo money.usnews.com)

So why all the talk about condominium living?  Because Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty has a new condo listed for under $100,000!  If all the reasons above sound appealing to you...give Greg a call at 704.213.6846 to see the two-story condominium at  817 Mitchell Avenue in Salisbury NC.  This 2-bedroom condo has more of a townhouse look, with a beautiful box-bay window in the living room that is the focal point of the façade.

This condo, in the Littletowne subdivision on the skirts of the popular Fulton Heights neighborhood, offers a good use of space with a large combination dining and kitchen area with tile floors. You'll love the blue and white ceramic tiles on the kitchen walls! A small private rear patio is an ideal outdoor living area for our three seasons of mild outdoor evenings here in North Carolina. The home features a large laundry room, plenty of storage, and a walk-in closet in the main bedroom. And all for just $72,500! 

So if you're ready to have someone else mow the lawn and fix the roof...call Greg Rapp today to see this wonderful home ~ condo style living at 817 Mitchell Avenue, Salisbury NC! (704) 213-6846!


817 Mitchell Avenue
Salisbury NC 28144
$72,500
MLS#58319

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