500 W Council St

1,979 Sq. Ft.
$121 / Sq. Ft.
1,979
Sq. Ft.
$121
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in the Ellis Street Graded School Historic District, the T. J. Anderson House at 500 W. Council Street sits in the heart of Historic Salisbury, NC. Built circa 1912, this architectural treasure showcases the Queen Anne style with its soaring ceilings, original moldings, mantels, wainscoting, hardwood floors, period doors, and hardware. Thoughtfully restored in the 1990s to reflect its original charm, the home features classic clapboard siding, louvered shutters, decorative lunettes in the...Nestled in the Ellis Street Graded School Historic District, the T. J. Anderson House at 500 W. Council Street sits in the heart of Historic Salisbury, NC. Built circa 1912, this architectural treasure showcases the Queen Anne style with its soaring ceilings, original moldings, mantels, wainscoting, hardwood floors, period doors, and hardware. Thoughtfully restored in the 1990s to reflect its original charm, the home features classic clapboard siding, louvered shutters, decorative lunettes in the gables, and a stately porch supported by fluted Tuscan columns with matchstick balusters extending along the front and eastern wing. A tall hipped roof with pressed metal shingles crowns the home. Positioned on a corner lot with mature landscaping, the property includes a spacious back deck overlooking a generous brick patio, all enclosed by a combination of picket and wooden fencing. Located within walking distance of Bell Tower Green Park, downtown shopping, restaurants, and three theaters, this distinguished historic home is ready to welcome new owners to carry on its legacy. Historic district restrictive covenants apply.
  1. Listed by Mark Walters • Home Realty and Mortgage LLC • mwalters@homerealtyandmortgage.com

Property Details for 500 West Council Street

Parking Features
Driveway
Community Features
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 03/03/2026 02:38 PM

Property Details for 500 West Council Street

StatusActive
MLS #4252567
Days on Market286
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
CountyRowan County

Location

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Building Information for 500 West Council Street

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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$1,479 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,169

Property Taxes

$310

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 500 West Council Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -80.47285912
  • Zoning: HR
  • Latitude: 35.67213056
  • Directions: GPS: 500 W. Council St. Salisbury NC 28144
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $311,183.00
  • Parcel Number: 006 323
  • City Taxes Paid To: Salisbury
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1979.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1979
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1267
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1267
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1979.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Building, Deed, Historical
  • Restrictions Description: House is conveyed subject to the Protective Covenants for the T.J. Anderson house, and Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (as of December 1, 1992) which shall hereafter restrict the property and permanently run with the land. https://salisburync.gov/Government/City-Council/Boards-and-Commissions/Historic-Preservation-Commission
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Front Yard, Privacy, Wood
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Parlor
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 500 West Council Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4252567

—
Feb 18, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4252567

—
Jan 15, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$239,900—
Nov 3, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$249,900—
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$269,900—
Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$274,900—
Sep 25, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$284,900—
Sep 9, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$289,900—
Jul 29, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$299,900—
Jun 21, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$348,900—
May 9, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$239,900—
May 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4252567

$349,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4252567

—
02/18/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4252567

—
01/15/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$239,900
11/03/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$249,900
10/16/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$269,900
10/09/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$274,900
09/25/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$284,900
09/09/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$289,900
07/29/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$299,900
06/21/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$348,900
05/09/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4252567

$239,900
05/09/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4252567

$349,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 500 West Council Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,452Additions$285,731Total$311,183
Tax Record2025$3,722 ($310 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,979 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,979 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,453 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated2008ZoningR6ACountyROWANAPN006 323Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 500 West Council Street

This home is within Rowan-Salisbury School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Carroll T Overton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

North Rowan Middle School
Public6 to 8

Salisbury High School
Public9 to 12

Henderson Independent High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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500 West Council Street is a single family home for sale in Salisbury, NC 28144. This property was listed for sale on May 9, 2025 by Home Realty and Mortgage LLC, it's currently listed at $239,900. This listing's school district is Rowan-Salisbury School District. Nearby schools include Carroll T Overton Elementary School, North Rowan Middle School and Salisbury High School. 500 West Council Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,979 sqft single family home built in 1912.

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