Commercial Opportunity in Wake Forest NC – circa 1814

While there are numerous historic homes for sale in Wake Forest NC some of the commercial opportunities may be overlooked!

Currently, there is an incredible historic property for sale that is zoned for commercial use – the possibilites are simply ENDLESS!

A few features of the property are:

• circa 1814
•  2373 sq ft
• 2.77 acres
• registered landmark with Preservation Foundation of N.C.
• endless possibilities for the space – receptions, meeting center, restaurant, use your imagination!

This gorgeous home is priced to sell at $699,000 and is located on Capital Blvd.  If you would like more information please feel free to give me a call at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email!

If you would like more information regarding homes for sale in Wake Forest NC please visit my website.  LeesaFinley.com

 

Historic Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC

Wake Forest NC has beautiful historic districts with some outstanding homes!   The homes transport you to a different time and place.  Wake Forest NC once was the home of the Wake Forest College which has since moved to Winston-Salem NC and is now the Wake Forest University.  However, Wake Forest NC remained a contender in the education arena with the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary!

There are some truly outstanding historic homes available for sale that some once housed the professors of the Wake Forest College and others were housing for workers of the Glenn Royal Mill.  Here is a list of historic homes for sale in Wake Forest NC:

• Elizabeth Avenue – $95,000 – 1344 sq ft, Investment Opportunity, 3 bedrooms / 1 bath
• Brick Street – $119,900 – 1072 sq ft, Renovated!, 2 bedrooms / 1 bath
• S. Main Street – $345,000 – 2455 sq ft MAIN house, Updated, 4 bedrooms / 2 baths AND 1350 sq ft 2nd house, 3 bedrooms / 1.5 baths – AMAZING price for TWO homes!
• N. Main Street – $375,000 – 3963 sq ft, wrap-around porch, 5 bedrooms / 3 baths
• Woodland Drive – $379,900 – 3168 sq ft, 2 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms / 3.5 baths
• N. Main Street – $750,000 – 5325 sq ft, the Poteat-Berry house, 4 bedrooms / 3.5 baths

If you would like more information or picture for any of these historic homes for sale in Wake Forest NC just give me a call at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email!

If you own a historic home in Wake Forest NC and are thinking of selling I would be happy to speak with you regarding the current Wake Forest NC Real Estate market.  Historic Homes are special and distinct; they deserve a whole other method of marketing – I can help!

 

Price Adjustment on Historic Home in Wake Forest NC

I recently posted an article regarding a beautiful historic home in Wake Forest NC that is on the foreclosure list and you can see that post here!

Just recently, the price of the historic home was adjusted to just $214,900.00.  This home has been updated and has a formal living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen and so much more! 

If you would like more information regarding this home please feel free to call me at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email - I would be glad to help!

 

SmartBuy Program for Historic Homes for Sale!

I recently posted an article regarding Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC and the surround area for Home Buyers wanting to use the SmartBuy Program through Freddie Mac. 

Here is a brief overview of the program:

• 2 year HomeProtect Warranty
• Up to 3.5% of Closing Costs PAID
• HomeProtect Appliance Discount (Up to 30% savings on appliances)

What was NOT mentioned in the original post were the UNBELIEVABLE historic properties for sale in Louisburg NC!  Here are a few details:

• Historic District
  • circa 1901
  • 6000 sq ft
  • 5 bedroom / 4 bath
  • .83 acre
  • $149,900
• Historic District
  • circa 1897
  • 4323 sq ft
  • 4 bedroom / 4 bath
  • 1.88 acre
  • $209,900

These historic gems are amazing!  For more information regarding these homes or any historic home in the Wake Forest NC area please give me a call at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email - I would be delighted to help!

 

Oldest Home For Sale in Raleigh NC Area….circa 1800

I was searching to see what the oldest homes were that are for sale in the Raleigh NC area and I was torn between two homes.  Please understand I am NOT saying this is the oldest home in the area but it is currently the oldest home available for sale.

The home I chose is 321 W. Margaret Lane in Hillsborough NC.  (circa 1800) The reason for the hesitation to include this home is that it was originally a 400 square foot two room kitchen home that has been added on to.  However, seeing that this historic homes was the 2009 Historic Preservation Winner and viewing the pictures and reading of all of the time and effort that went into the painstaking saving of this landmark I decided it was extremely worthy and was indeed the oldest home currently on the market in my area of North Carolina.

This home, which was originally a “kitchen house”  is situated on the Eno River and has simply breathtaking views from its screened porch and deck of both the Eno River and nature!  Some of the remarkable features of this home are:

• Built late 1700’s-1800
• 2626 square feet
• 608 square feet of porches and decks
• Oak Floors
• Vintage lighting
• Viking appliances
• 2 master suites
• .5 acre

This stunning example of restoration, preservation and rehabilitation is currently available for sale at $692,500.00.  If you would like more information on this home, some pictures or would like to set up a private preview please feel free to call me at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email.

 

Historic Wake Forest NC – 3 Distinct Districts on National Register

Wake Forest NC is a small town right outside of Raleigh NC with a rich, historic background!  Many people to this day still confuse the town of Wake Forest with where the Wake Forest University is located.  Unfortunately, that is not the case.  The University moved to its current location in Winston-Salem, NC back in 1956 but that’s another blog post altogether.

I am always receiving phone calls and email from buyers seeking a historic property in the Wake Forest NC Historic District.  Well, that can be tricky – we have several!  Wake Forest NC actually as three Historic Districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Glen Royall Mill Village Historic District – this area was included on the National Register in 1999.  Glen Royall Mill Village has an extremely fascinating history which again, is for another blog post.
• Wake Forest Downtown Historic District – this area was included on the National Register in 2002.  Comprised mainly of commercial opportunities the area is beautiful!  Wake Forest NC has certainly done a phenomenal job of building the foot traffic in its retail downtown historic district.
• Wake Forest Historic District – this residential area was included on the National Register in 2003 and has some of the most beautiful historic homes I have EVER seen!

It’s also worth noting that the Town of Wake Forest NC has two designated landmark properties:

• I.O. Jones House – circa 1903
• Battle-Purnell House – circa 1802

So, the next time you are thinking of searching for historic property in Wake Forest NC be sure to let me know which district you are interested in.  For more local information regarding the Historic Districts, some of the Historic Properties for Sale and general Wake Forest NC information feel free to give me a call at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email.

You can also visit my website, Wake Forest NC House Chick, for a slideshow of some of the residential historic properties and more information regarding Life in Wake Forest NC and what it has to offer.

 

Historic Home in Wake Forest NC – Foreclosure

Every week I upload an updated Foreclosure Report to my website and it is available for download for FREE!  There is one home on the list that I would love to showcase – it is a Circa 1925 home located in Historic Wake Forest NC and is a true gem!

314 S. Main Street, Wake Forest NC – $220,900.00

• Appx. 2400 sq ft
• 3 bedrooms / 2.5 baths
• Formal Dining Room
• Updated Kitchen
• Hardwood Floors
• Formal Living Room
• Overlooks Park
• Deck
• Fenced Yard
• Effective age 2000

Rich in detail and history and waiting for new owner!  If you would like more information regarding 314 S. Main Street in Wake Forest NC or would like some pictures please feel free to give me a call at 919.649.6128 or simply send me an email!

 

Searching for a Historic Property? Start Here….

Historic Properties are special! While they may be for sale and listed with a conventional Broker there are other sites available that maximize their importance and showcase them beautifully. Through the years I have become quite familiar with most of those sites and thought it would be a good idea to share them with you! Here are some of my favorites:

• Historic Properties and Old Houses For Sale
• Old Houses
• Historic Property for Sale Directory
• Historic Homes Marketplace
• American Treasures
• Preservation Nation
• Historic For Sale

While the above list is NOT all-inclusive it is a great way to start your search.  However, if you are searching in the North Carolina area the BEST place to start would be with me!  I am quite familiar with most historic sites in North Carolina and have spent many weekends driving and exploring the small towns of North Carolina, their history and touring their beautiful historic districts.  Wake Forest NC is one of those gems in North Carolina!  We have an incredible residential historic district!  Wake Forest NC is rich in history which I would be happy to share!   In addition, the historic downtown Wake Forest NC business district is vibrant and very much alive!  There are always opportunities popping up to purchase a historic building in historic downtown Wake Forest NC and space is available for lease as well!  If you are interested in what might be available in either residential or commercial please feel free to give me a call at 919-649-6128 or send me an email - I would be happy to share my Wake Forest NC with you!

To learn more about Wake Forest NC please be sure to visit www.leesafinley.com or www.wakeforesthousechick.com – it’s a great place to start your search!

 

Always Two Sides – John Baldwin vs Bath NC

Incredibly interesting article regarding a developer from the Raleigh NC area that has moved to a quaint, historic hamlet on the North Carolina coast. I am familiar with John Baldwin and his portfolio of estates in the Raleigh NC area – some of you are as well! Victoria Park in Rosemont in Wakefield Plantation? Surely that rings a bell for some of you….

While I am most definitely “for” economic stability in small towns and “keeping in local” I can’t condone changing the landscape of a location that has preserved a way of life and atmosphere for so many years. Businesses are vital for an area to retain the local workforce and keep money flowing into the local economy but at what cost?

Obviously, I have not attended any of these meetings and I am just on the outside looking in basing an initial opinion on an article. However, I do know some of the story from the Wakefield Plantation side of the equation…… just saying.

Please, take a moment and read the article – what are your thoughts? I know developers that specialize in preserving historic elements and I don’t think they would approve.

Bath fights developer for its soul – Local – The Sun News

 

The Chatwal New York Revives Gotham Elegance

1930 Gotham Glamour to be reborn in New York! The Chatwal New York

The restoration of this iconic landmark is being undertaken by world renowned master architect and interior designer Thierry Despont.

A little history of the original building occupants: Established in 1874, The Lambs Club was the gathering place of those who would make Broadway and Hollywood history. Legendary member names include George M. Cohan, W.C. Fields, John Barrymore, Milton Berle, Fred Astaire, Irving Berlin and Will Rogers.

The Chatwal New York Revives Gotham Elegance