226 S Ellis Street

Salisbury, NC
$ 359,000 Beds 4 Baths 2 Sq 2,655 Virtual Tour
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Welcome to a superb Vernacular Queen Anne, circa 1895, situated on one of the finest stretches of South Ellis Street in the desirable West Square Historic District. Surrounded by historic homes on a beautiful tree-lined street, this residence boasts a fabulous 42-foot-wide wrap-around front porch spanning three sides of the house, perfect for outdoor entertaining, quiet breakfasts, or after-dinner cocktails. Through the extra-wide original front door, a spacious foyer welcomes you with a grand staircase, a gorgeous ceiling medallion, and an original fireplace with its beautiful oak mantel. To your immediate right, the large living room features a second fireplace, massive picture windows streaming natural light, and stunning, original refinished floors. The cozy dining room, with a hidden third fireplace waiting to be uncovered, flows seamlessly into the spacious cook's kitchen. Measuring an impressive 19 x 17 feet, the kitchen will easily become a favorite gathering spot, featuring ample counter space, a gas range, a new beadboard ceiling, and plenty of cabinetry. Laundry is discreetly tucked away behind doors in the kitchen, and a charming mudroom leads to the rear entrance. The first-floor primary suite offers excellent layout flexibility, giving buyers the choice of a main-level or second-story primary bedroom. The grand stairway leads to a sun-filled, open landing (15.3 x 12.11 feet) - perfect for a home office, reading nook, or plant studio. All three second-floor bedrooms feature spacious walk-in closets and more of those beautifully refinished wood floors. A unique step-down bathroom on this level features a footed slipper tub with subway tile surround and handsome hexagonal tile flooring. A pull-down staircase leads to a massive attic offering excellent storage or the potential for future expansion. The home is comfortably heated with radiator warmth via a gas boiler, and cooled via window units (an estimate for adding central HVAC is available upon request). Significant exterior improvements have already been completed, including repair and recoating of the original main metal roof in 2026 with a 15-year warranty. The metal porch roof was replaced in recent years, and the home's exterior has been professionally repainted. A gravel driveway opens to a gracious parking area at the rear, surrounded by a spacious, partially fenced-in backyard. A storage shed conveys with the property. A partial basement offers a small workshop with an exterior entrance. Located within one of Salisbury’s designated Historic Districts, the home benefits from City of Salisbury exterior architectural oversight to preserve its timeless character. Downtown Salisbury, a few blocks away, offers a vibrant lifestyle filled with local restaurants, unique shops, a microbrewery, and three community theaters. Best of all, you are just two blocks from Bell Tower Green, downtown Salisbury's spectacular new $13 million park and festival scene. Salisbury is within an hour’s drive of the larger metro areas of Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, yet without the congestion and density. A two-hour drive takes you to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains; Atlantic Ocean beaches are just a four-hour drive away. If you have been dreaming of a change of pace, slow down and check out this historic gem—you won't be disappointed!

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 359,000
  • City
  • Salisbury
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • ROWAN
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Rowan County
  • Lot Size
  • 0.27 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28144
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,655
  • Year Built
  • 1900
  • Style
  • Colonial
  • MLS#
  • 4428996
Listed By: Salisbury Real Estate LLC; gregrapprealtor@gmail.com
Data Source: Canopy MLS

Features

General

Living Area 2655
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas,Radiant
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Roof Metal
Appliances Dishwasher
Development Status Completed
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Wood
Exclusions dining room sconces
Year Built 1900
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 01000102
County Rowan
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name West Square Historical
Garage Y/N No
Other Structures Shed(s)
Full Baths 2
High School Salisbury
City Salisbury
Senior Community Y/N No
Open Parking Spaces 5
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Unspecified
Middle/Junior High School Knox
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo None
Construction Type Site Built
Tax Assessed Value 377993
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Attic Stairs Pulldown
Basement Basement Shop,Partial,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Features Living Room
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 2655
Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup,In Kitchen
Total Bedrooms 4
Total Baths 2
SqFt Main 1453
SqFt Upper 1202
Bedroom 1

Exterior Features

Fencing Fenced
Parking Features Driveway
Water Source City
Lot Size Area 0.27
Foundation Details Basement,Crawl Space
Lot Dimensions 68x169
Road Surface Type Gravel,Paved
Road Responsibility Publicly Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Hickory, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unspecified Elementary School
Middle School Knox Middle School
High School Salisbury High School

Price History

9/27/2026 Listed $359,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28144

Price
AVG $370K
$360K
Year Built
AVG 1975
1900
Visits
AVG 28
1
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226 S Ellis Street Salisbury, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $359000 with 2655 sqft and a lot size of 0.27 Acres Acre(s). 226 S Ellis Street Salisbury has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1900. The property's zip code is 28144 which is in Salisbury, NC

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