A Short Story: Listed - Contracted - Sold - Done!

A short story:  This adorable little home - listed with Greg Rapp / Wallace Realty on February 2nd . . . and under contract by March 9th . . . just closed April 5th.

We know all listings don't go under contract in just 5 weeks, but lately in the Salisbury/Rowan County real estate market, homes are selling QUICKLY!! If you are even thinking of moving in the next 6 months, right NOW is the time to get your home listed on the market. And with Greg Rapp's record for quick turn-around, a wide reaching marketing strategy, and top-notch customer service. . . he is the real estate agent to choose. Greg's standing in the real estate market matched with Wallace Realty's over 100 years in the LOCAL market . . . who better to understand the Salisbury housing scene.

You never know . . . your home may be under contract in a few weeks, or even a few days. Yes, really, Greg Rapp is selling homes this quickly, and the time is NOW: (704) 213-6846

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

The Spring Market is in Full Bloom. Now is the TIME to SELL Your Home!

There is a reason people say Greg Rapp's real estate marketing plan in 'super-charged'. Call Greg at 704.213.6846 to find out why! If you are even thinking of moving in the next 6-months, now is the time to put your house on the market with real estate expert Greg Rapp of Wallace Realty. The Spring Market is HERE!







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

Hey Auto Enthusiasts! I've Got Your Shop! For Sale Under $45K!

Editor's Note:  Now priced at $34,900!  5/19/2018

Are you a car enthusiast who has been looking for that perfect shop to work on your hobby? Look no further! Real estate agent Greg Rapp has the perfect building listed for sale...and even better news....this awesome perfect car-enthusiast's dream-come-true is listed under $45,000!

Check out this extremely well-built block building in East Spencer, North Carolina. This 1,200 square foot building offers and 3 garage doors, one in the back and two in the front. Inside, you'll find an auto lift and an air compressor. Between the two front bays is a small office with electric baseboard heat.

Enter through a side door to see this spacious shop area. Your new building at 212 N. Railroad Avenue is equipped with a full bath with a stand-up shower and electric water heater.

212 N. Railroad Avenue has a great fenced-in side yard as part of a larger yard (just under half an acre). A small outbuilding with a large concrete pad offers even more storage and workspace. A metal roof caps things off (see what we did there?).

This cinder-block building is zoned GB (General Business). Should you have questions about the zoning and permitted uses, call the Town of East Spencer at 704-637-1660.

But in the meantime...call or text Greg Rapp at 704-213-6846 to see this gem for your self.  Load up your tool box and air compressor...because Greg's got your ideal shop and it's ready to go!



212 N Railroad Avenue
East Spencer NC 28039
CMLS#3370172
$44,900  $34,900





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

Three Bedroom Brick Arts & Crafts Home for Sale ~ Under $120,000!

Hurry!  In the heart of the desirable Fulton Heights Neighborhood in Salisbury, North Carolina, Realtor Greg Rapp has listed this adorable move-in-ready Arts and Crafts bungalow for sale - for under $120,000. We have a feeling this won't stay on the market long . . . and you are going to love this house!

The Arts & Crafts bungalow is one of America's best-loved residential architectural styles, and when you step inside this 3-bedroom/1-bath 1661 square-foot home, you'll see why!  

When 300 Heilig Avenue is your new home, you'll be parking under your covered attached portico (carport) that leads up the stairs to a cute rocking chair front porch.  

Inside, large living and dining rooms await, with pretty original wood and wood-laminate flooring and loads of original 4-over-1 windows streaming natural light. Look at the handsome arched room openings. The original coal-burning fireplace with its original circa 1923 mantel and tile surround is a beautiful focal point in the living room. Pretty window cornice treatments are a nice touch.

The spacious kitchen is newly updated with stainless appliances, bright white cabinetry, and tones of soft grey throughout. That warm wood glow on the flooring continues in this high functioning space.

This spacious home at 300 Heilig Avenue sits on a pretty corner lot in this walkable neighborhood, known for its grid of sidewalks and historic homes and a neighborhood park.  The back yard offers a nice 18'x18' workshop/shed, plenty of space for storage, tools, and workbench.  And last but not least, the brick and vinyl trim exterior translates to one thing: a handsome low-maintenance home!

This circa 1923 Arts and Crafts home, although nestled into the neighborhood, is located between Salisbury's historic downtown filled with unique shopping, entertainment, theaters, and eateries, and the thriving commercial district on Jake Alexander Blvd. where grocery stores, banks, and more are minutes away. Enjoy nightlife in Salisbury from downtown festivals, to community plays, to live music, or visit one of two microbreweries close by.

You'll want to get a closer look at this house very soon, so call Realtor Greg Rapp to take you on a tour of Salisbury, Fulton Heights, and 300 Heilig Avenue. This can be your new home before garden season! Call or text Greg at (704) 213-6846 today!

300 Heilig Avenue
Salisbury NC 28144
CMLS#3370471
$117,900







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

Under Contract in Four Hours! Let Greg Rapp Do This For You!

What happens when you list a move-in-ready 3 bedroom/2 full bath home with 24x24 detached garage with Greg Rapp? It goes under contract in just FOUR hours, that's what happens!

Say hello to 1433 Parkview Circle in Salisbury, North Carolina. This adorable home on a tree-lined street features hardwood floors, and living room/dining room combo, and a sweet and spotless kitchen with tons of storage space, glass electric range top, washer, dryer, refrigerator and stand up freezer.

We love the screened porch off the living room and the home's fenced yard offers wonderful privacy. A huge plus is the over-sized heated and cooled garage with pull-down stairs for storage. An awesome storage shed is wired with electricity. This well cared-for home is located in a quiet neighborhood close to Catawba College, shopping, supermarket, restaurants, and the Salisbury Greenway.

Today's housing market has taken a sharp turn towards a seller's market. There are more buyers than available homes for sale right now, and this phenomenon is found across North Carolina today. What does this mean? It means if you are thinking of moving, downsizing, relocating, or selling your home for whatever the reason....NOW IS THE TIME! And Realtor Greg Rapp has a unique Internet marketing strategy well-known and recognized for attracting buyers from a wide national reach. 

If you're thinking of selling your home, contact Greg Rapp at (704) 213-6846 or GregRappRealtor@gmail.com and let's get it on the market today. While we can't promise a 4-hour turn-around...you never know! Clearly, it can happen! Set up a consultation today, you'll be glad you did!

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

Vision and a Little Elbow Grease Needed Here...and That is All!

Edtior's Note:  Now priced at $82,500  5/19/2018

Once upon a time, in Salisbury North Carolina, there was a beautiful historic home known as the Fulton-Blackmer House. This grand home, one of the jewels in the crown of the prestigious West Square Historic Neighborhood in Salisbury, was built in 1820 by John Fulton on the street which would later be named after him.

In December of 1984 the home was burned by a devastating fire that burned the roof off, gutted the upstairs and burned much of the structure on two sides. The home sat vacant for a number of years. The building was deemed unstable by the City of Salisbury and condemned because of complaints. The city had all intentions of demolishing the structure.

In 2012, the Historic Salisbury Foundation purchased the home. After some stabilization work, the Foundation placed the Fulton-Blackmer House on its annual OctoberTour of Homes in 2013, then placed the home on the market to find an owner. In December of 2013 the home was purchased by Beth and Glenn Dixon, and the Dixon’s set to work with Alfred C Wilson and Company to restore the home to the original grandeur. What a feat!

The circa 1820 Fulton-Blackmer House is now a treasure to behold with a story that no one could have imagine being told.

Around the corner, also in the Historic West Square Neighborhood, is the beautiful four-square at 313 W. Fisher Street. This fine two-story home built in 1913, like the Fulton-Blackmer house, is listed for sale with Greg Rapp for the Historic Salisbury Foundation. Unlike the tragedy of fire that devastated the 1820 Blackmer house, 313 W. Fisher has not suffered the damage of fire. Instead, it has suffered the travesty of having been divided into a multi-family unit, with apartments within. Due to city ordinances, the home must be returned to a single-family residence. Sound daunting?

Unlike the Blackmer house, that was left with a burned roof and damage to the structure, the historic home at 313 W. Fisher Street sports a new roof and is structurally sound.  AND...the work on this home will likely be eligible for North Carolina Preservation Tax Credits.  All this home needs now is someone with vision and a little elbow grease to restore it to match its neighborhood peers . . . and what beautiful homes they are!

The best news of all? This home is listed at just $91,500 $82,500 for nearly 4,000 square-feet of living space!

Learn more about 313 W. Fisher Street >HERE< . . . but better yet . . . give Realtor® Greg Rapp a call at (704) 213-6846 to see it for yourself, take in the neighborhood, and picture yourself living in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Salisbury in your restored historic home!  Get your vision and elbow grease ready. . . you won't regret this!


313 W. Fisher Street
Salisbury NC 28144
CMLS#3349711
$91,500  $82,500







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

The circa 1898 M.C. Rufty House is For Sale

This 3600+ square-foot Victorian home, with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, is for sale.

The circa 1895 M.C. Rufty home will not disappoint the old-house lover...two beautiful formal parlors, original shiplap walls, robust moldings, fireplaces galore, and French doors. A Main Level owner's suite features a wonderful walk-in closet and Jacuzzi bath with heated towel rods. A Florida room overlooks the expansive back yard. The home is meticulously landscaped, and is close downtown Salisbury NC amenities: restaurants, live theater, art galleries, and unique shops.



Read more about the M.C. Rufty Home in Salisbury, North Carolina >HERE<.

Call now to make this house your home: (704) 213-6846

310 BANK STREET EAST
Salisbury, NC 28144
MLS#59524 / CMLS#3278611
List Price: $249,900






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

Compact Living ~ This Jewel is Under $70K! WOW!!

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 is generally accepted to be a tiny home." It 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!  And now . . . . you can get this spotless gem for under $70,000!!  That's right, we said "WOW!!", too!

We said, "WOW!!", when we first saw 1708 N. Lee Street ~ this newly remodeled, sweet little home all nestled nicely back from the road into a deep and rolling, nearly half acre lawn. And just wait until you step inside...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. "WOW!!"

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 "WOW!!" factors, check out this kitchen!  Who knew all this kitchen could fit in this compact home! You will not be left wanting for storage or work space here! Striking new 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 . . . you'll be wowing your friends with al fresco dinners and picnics  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!  "WOW!!" is right!

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. "WOW!!"

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 handsome vintage bungalows from 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 $70,000 ~ "WOW!!". Call Greg Rapp at Wallace Realty at (704) 213-6846 to own this gem!

1708 N. Lee Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
CMLS#3356642
$69,900








Greg Rapp 
Wallace Realty Co. 
704.213.6846 Mobile 
704.636.2021 Office 
GregRappRealtor@gmail.com
www.realestatesalisbury.net