Circa 1887 - SOLD - Circa 1908 - SOLD - Circa 1910 - SOLD!

Who is selling the historic houses in Salisbury, North Carolina?

Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty, that's who!

Who closed on three historic houses in three weeks?

Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty, that's who!

•  The Kluttz House - circa 1908 - at 1627 North Main Street

SOLD DATE: 4/29/2016

Listed in September 2015, under contract by February 2016

•  The Keever-Belk House - circa 1910 - at 1701 North Main Street.

SOLD DATE: 4/29/2016  

Listed in February 2016, under contract by April 2016


•  The Benjamin Cauble House - circa 1887 - at 425 East Bank Street

SOLD DATE: 5/16/2016 

Listed in January 2016, under contract by May 2016


Isn't it time you listed your historic house with Realtor® Greg Rapp? Call today: (704) 213-6846 ~ or click the 'EMAIL NOW' button on the sidebar!

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

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

 




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

History Salisbury Foundation Preservation Awards

Tonight is the Historic Salisbury Foundation 32nd Annual Preservation Awards Reception at the historic Salisbury Depot!  

Each year, the Foundation accepts nominations in recognizing and saluting preservation leaders in our community.

Tonight, thirteen individuals and eight properties will be recognized:

• Leslie Black - Volunteer of the Year
• John Brindle - Digitizing Images and Land Records Dating Back to 1753
• Elysia Demers - Advocacy and Activism in Chestnut Hill Neighborhood
• Phil & Dodie King - Advocacy and Activism Efforts in Kesler Mill and Park Avenue Neighborhood
• C.J. Peters - Rehabilitation of Porch and Windows on Ovelle White-Burton House
• Tommy Stoner - Rehabilitation of 301 4th Street and Encouraging Neighborhood Revitilization
• Mark Wineka - Celebration of Historic Restorations and Structures in "The Salisbury Magazine"
• Al Wilson - Renovation of St. Luke's Episcopal Church building
• Chad Morgan - Interior Faux Finishes and Cornice Designs in Fulton-Mock-Blackmer House
• Barbara Perry - Community Appearance Efforts
• Lynn Raker - Advocacy for the City of Salisbury
• Carol Rathburn - Transcription of "Mary Cowan Hall Cookbook"

• Bernhardt Hardware Buildings
• Bostian Retirement Planning
• New Sarum Brewing Company
• Salisbury Fire Station #5
• Sedberry's Framing & Art Gallery
• The W. Goodson House (Jeff & Kelly Cannon)
• The Ovelle White-Burton House (Priscilla Clark)
• St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Greg Rapp, of Wallace Realty Company in historic downtown Salisbury North Carolina, has a passion for history and preservation, and was himself recognized with a Preservation Professional of the Year Award at a past Historic Salisbury Foundation awards night. 

More to the point, Greg Rapp's fingerprint is on many of these awards that come through the HSF recognition program:

In June of 2015, Greg Rapp brought Priscilla Clark from Alberta, Canada to Salisbury to purchase the circa 1915 Ovelle White-Burton bungalow in the Fulton Heights neighborhood in Salisbury. 

Priscilla wanted to live somewhere where historic preservation was important. Priscilla found Realtor® Greg Rapp through his website at www.RealEstateSalisbury.net, and has been recognized repeatedly for the work she has done in renovating the historic home.

Greg's concepts for the Bernhardt Hardware Buildings in the heart of downtown Salisbury were the catalyst in the building's purchase and renovation by Calm Holdings and Central Piedmont Builders.  Greg presented his concept for second story residential spaces with first floor retail to Bryan Wymbs and Chad Vriesema . . . and the rest is history.  

Calm Holdings purchased the circa 1882 building and has accomplished one of the most exciting historic reuse projects in the Salisbury.  Before construction was even completed, Greg Rapp had most of the residential units leased and the retail spaces filled!

Elysia and Tim Demers worked with Greg Rapp to purchase their circa 1900 Victorian home in the cusp neighborhood of Chestnut Hill...and the face of the neighborhood will never be the same! 

Historic Salisbury Foundation executed its option to buy the circa 1900 Victorian home at 820 South Jackson St. ~ and with the services of Greg Rapp, sold it with protective covenants to Elysia and Tim. The couple often expresses how invaluable Greg Rapp was in helping them work through the special processes a purchase of this sort involves.  Since moving into their historic home, Elysia has been a calalyst in neighborhood improvement, bringing the City of Salisbury's award winning BlockWork program to the community, and even installing a neighborhood park!

Elysia & Tim had this to say about working with Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty:

"All the multiple houses, calls, and emails.  We thank you so much for sticking with us all this time" and "Many thanks, Celebrity Greg!"  When the duo was looking for a real estate agent in the area . . .  and nearly everyone told the couple they should sign with Greg Rapp, they donned him a celebrity!

Since 1983, Historic Salisbury Foundation has celebrated local historic preservation successes by presenting Preservation Awards to individuals, companies, and projects demonstrating various areas of excellence in preservation. This event is typically held in May, which is National Preservation Month. Nominations are accepted from the public throughout the year and reviewed by a committee of preservation leaders in Rowan County. Projects completed within the past three years in Rowan County are eligible to receive an award. HSF's Preservation Awards are made from bricks salvaged from the 1896 Grimes Mill, a roller mill which was lost to fire in January 2013.

The Salisbury-Rowan community embraces historic preservation and is proud of the Preservation Award Winners each year!  And behind the scenes, real estate agent Greg Rapp will continue to make his mark bringing preservation minded buyers and old-house enthusiasts to the area!  

You can reach Greg at (704) 213-6846 . . . maybe your name will be on the 2017 list of Preservation Award Winners!

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

The Circa 1899 John Whitehead House is For Sale in Salisbury North Carolina!

Own a Piece of Salisbury History!

House with a Story

Dr. John Whitehead, founder of the Whitehead-Stokes Sanatorium, in 1899 built four houses facing south in the 300 block of West Council Street in Salisbury, North Carolina. One of which is the house which was relocated to 120 North Jackson Street in 1986 ~ The John Whitehead House.  These four homes are now a designated historic district, one of 10 historic districts in the City of Salisbury.

The Shaver Rental Houses National Historic District is the smallest district in Salisbury, as it includes only four properties, including three Queen Anne style homes on W. Council Street and the cottage at 120 N. Jackson Street. All are significant as representative examples of the type of rental housing built in Salisbury between 1899 and 1910 in response to the city’s tremendous growth. Each house represents a very specific time and aesthetic in Salisbury. The houses embody the distinctive architectural features characteristic of modest Queen Anne style houses of that period, exhibiting asymmetrical massing, steeply pitched hipped roofs with cross gables, one story wrap around porches and dominant front facing gables.

In 1923, the single-story Queen Anne Victorian home known as the John Whitehead House began to go through several changes in ownership.  By 1986, the house was in dire straits and was scheduled for demolition in order for a neighboring church to expand its parking lot. In order to save the home, Historic Salisbury Foundation moved it to 120 North Jackson Street where it stands today ~ and is for sale via agent Greg Rapp with Wallace Realty (704.213.6846)
 
This move spared The John Whitehead House from demolition and helped stabilize 303-315 West Council Street, all of which still stands today. The brick piers and chimney had to be dismantled for the move and the house had to be re-situated on slightly higher piers because of the sloping lot at 120 N. Jackson Street. Other than these adjustments, no historic fabric was lost in the move, including the plaster over lath walls.  In January 1988, the John Whitehead House was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in the Shaver Rental Houses Historic District.

Victorian Residential Architecture

A list of Queen Anne features can be deceptive. Queen Anne architecture does not adhere to an orderly list of characteristics—the Queen refuses to be easily classified. Bay windows, balconies, stained glass, turrets, porches, brackets, and an abundance of decorative details may combine in unexpected ways.

Also, Queen Anne details can be found on less pretentious houses. In American cities, smaller working-class homes were given patterned shingles, spindle work, extensive porches, and bay windows. Many turn-of-the-century houses are in fact hybrids, combining Queen Anne motifs with features from earlier and later fashions.

The John Whitehead House is listed with the National Register of Historic Places. Typical of a simple, yet well-finished one-story, Queen Anne Style cottage, 120 N Jackson Street has kept much of its original integrity. It boasts a cross gabled roof and full width porch with turned posts and baluster as well as spindlework frieze.

The home, in its wonderful central downtown location, served as the offices for Historic Salisbury Foundation for several years before the agency purchased and renovated the historic Salisbury Depot where its office reside today.  120 N. Jackson Street has been more recently used as law offices; its kitchenette and six spacious rooms made the home a perfect office setting. Yet,with minimal remodeling, The John Whitehead House can be reestablished as a residential home (it will need a full-bath installed ~ it has one half-bath currently).

Inside, 120 N. Jackson Street is handsomely detailed with molded door and window framed and reeded wainscoting throughout. The  mantels are simple but boldly detailed with a variety of molding patterns and bulls-eye ornaments. Solid four-panel doors have delicate brass hardware.

The large center hall, nearly 40 feet long by 8 feet wide, is a room unto itself, handsomely separating the front and rear portions of the home by an opening fitted with glazed French doors and a handsome spindlework lunette. It opens to the front and rear of the house. The original door with tall arched lights remains at the rear entrance but the front door was replaced in an earlier remodeling, from what might have been a simple door and window surround, characteristic of Queen Anne houses, with elaborated pediments.

This historic home looks small from the exterior, but once you step inside you'll see how spacious 2140 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 1 half-bath can be... including the adorable cubby kitchen or kitchenette ~ with its arched entry and efficient use of tiny space including built-in china cabinet and cream-colored cabinetry. And, with the sink nice and close to the stove, you don't have to haul meal preparations very far! How nice to have the sink near the window with a nice view into the small back yard.

You will love the large bay window nook in the front parlor. A similar nook can be found in the historic Stokes-Snider House, originally home to Dr. J. Ernest Stokes, one of the South’s eminent surgeons, and partner with Dr. John Whitehead, who together championed the Whitehead-Stokes Sanitorium, which grew over the years to a 60-bed hospital at the corner of North Fulton and Liberty streets. The Stokes-Snider House at 324 N. Fulton, sold by Greg Rapp, is now gloriously restored to a bed & breakfast called 'Across The Pond'. Stories passed down through time tell us that Dr. Snider's wife would sit in the 'nook' and watch for patients coming up the path!

This beautifully preserved Queen Anne can be your next home, a live-work potential right in thriving downtown Salisbury, or can be purely a home for your business. Let Greg Rapp know your vision...and make an appointment to see this piece of North Carolina history...and make it your own! (704) 213-6846.


120 N. Jackson Street
Salisbury NC 28144
$139,000
MLS#58765

 


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

Salisbury NOW!

Salisbury, the county seat of Rowan County, is located in the heart of the beautiful Piedmont area, the industrial heart of North Carolina.

Located on Interstate 85, 35 miles from Charlotte and Winston-Salem, Salisbury is in one days' travel time to any major city on the east coast. It is the approximate halfway point between Washington, DC and Atlanta.

Here is a snippet of why we love it here...and we know you will too!



When you are ready to make a move to or in America's 'Gig-City', give Greg Rapp | Wallace Realty a call!  With TEN historic districts, downtown living, many subdivisions, and open country ~ we're ready for you!  

Call 704.213.6846 today!

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

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