Cozy 1914 Bungalow Cottage ~ Newly Renovated ~ FOR SALE!

This vintage bungalow?  Yes, please!  This newly renovated circa 1914 cottage is just as cute as a button! And at just $169,000 ~ it's priced just right! Let Realtor® Greg Rapp with Salisbury Real Estate LLC show you this adorable 854 square-foot cottage that offers compact living charm but with that vintage character and quality not found in newly built houses!  

Welcome to 904 S. Salisbury Avenue in historic Spencer, North Carolina! This charming 2-bedroom home sits on an elevated lot across the street from the wonderful North Carolina Transportation Museum.  

When you walk up the staircase from the sidewalk, a spacious 8'x26' front porch greets you. You can just picture a porch swing and rocking chairs for those warm fall evenings!  Then, step into your beautiful living room with gorgeous original hardwood floors refinished and polished to a gleam, and original wood wainscoting, a signature component of the 1900s bungalow style. Soaring ceilings and large windows make the home feel open and airy.  The living room's focal point is the original 1914 coal-burning fireplace (non-operating) with its beautifully maintained original mantel and tile surround. The sweetest little coat closet features a small beveled glass window atop its door.

You will find the eat-in kitchen right off the living room ~ totally modernized with new cabinetry, granite countertops, and a pretty white subway-tile backsplash.  An array of large double windows, some that still retain their 1900s wavy glass, beautifully stream natural light into the kitchen as in all the other living spaces. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher.

The two bedrooms to the rear of the home are separated by a brand new Jack & Jill bathroom in between with a pretty tiled walk-in shower! A darling laundry/utility room with a doorway to the side walkway will accommodate an apartment-size washer/dryer.

  

This all-electric home offers a new HVAC system with heat pump.  The exterior is sheathed in vinyl siding (low maintenance!), the roof is approximately 6 years old, and all the exterior trim is freshly painted.  The interior is all freshly painted as well!

904 S. Salisbury Avenue offers a newly graveled parking area at the front, while a deep stretch of rear yard lined by a backdrop of trees provides loads of room for outdoor activities.

The tiny house movement is a growing trend, and although tiny houses are typically defined as 400 square feet or less ~ at over 800 square feet ~ 904 S. Salisbury Avenue is not truly a 'tiny home' but still offers a minimalist lifestyle with the potential for mobility and a reduced environmental footprint. Living in a compact house can significantly reduce living expenses, with lower utility bills and maintenance costs. Additionally, smaller houses often lead to lower property taxes due to their reduced size and value compared to larger homes. The fiscal benefits of tiny house living can lead to a more flexible and less stressful lifestyle, with more control over your financial future.

904 S. Salisbury Avenue is located just a few blocks from the Town of Spencer's Historic Downtown with delightful restaurants, shopping, the beautiful Library Park, and an awesome community garden.  Just down the main road is the City of Salisbury's vibrant downtown with nightlife, theater, microbrewery, more unique shops and dining, and the beautiful Bell Tower Green that hosts a variety of community events. 

S. Salisbury Avenue is also State Highway 29, the original road to Charlotte before the interstate system became the preferred route.  It is the main corridor from the north, through the Town of Spencer, into Salisbury, and beyond south to Concord and Charlotte.  While this road can at times be a busy route, 904 S. Salisbury Avenue is separated from the hub-bub by its elevation, the tiered retaining wall at the sidewalk, and its allée of a trio of flowering dogwood trees that provide privacy, beauty, and shade!  The advantage of this address is its proximity to EVERYTHING ~ a short hop to fun activities in Spencer and Salisbury, a short drive to High Rock Lake, and the greater metro areas of Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem are an hour's drive away!

This wonderful updated little 110-year-old cottage is turn-key and ready for your personal touches!  Call Greg Rapp at 704.213.6846 to see this 'tiny home' in person and see how amazing small-space living can be!

904 S Salisbury Avenue 

Spencer, North Carolina 28159-2015 

List $169,000 

MLS#:4167472

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