Category Archives: Real Estate

Notes: The warehouse on Lilly Street has been sold to UNCG; plus news of HPC projects and UNCG’s Performing Arts series

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 by David Arneke

The warehouse on Lilly Street that once housed noisy bad neighbor College Hill CrossFit has been bought by UNCG. The College of Performing Arts will use it to store sets, wardrobes and such for its productions. … The sale of … Continue reading →

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College Hill notes: Two more properties under contract

Posted on Jul 12, 2016 by David Arneke

The old Addams bookstore location on Tate Street is apparently under contract. The “For Sale” sign is gone and surveyors’ flags have sprouted around the property. The listed price was $650,000; the one-time Victory Theatre has been up for sale since April … Continue reading →

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News to know from Tate Street, Walker Avenue and the ‘Spoon

Posted on Jul 07, 2016 by David Arneke

From the Tate Street business district: There’s activity in the former University Laundry location. Tables and chairs have been moved in and upfitting is under way. Oh boy — another restaurant. … Novelist Miriam Herrin of Walker Avenue was recently … Continue reading →

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This week’s notes on life and real estate in College Hill

Posted on Jun 27, 2016 by David Arneke

Neighbors James and Amanda Keith have bought the stately mansion Double Oaks at 204 North Mendenhall. They plan to re-establish the turn-of-the-century, colonial revival house as a bed-and-breakfast by the end of the summer. … There are rumblings from the … Continue reading →

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Come see 808 Walker Avenue at an open house on Sunday

Posted on Apr 22, 2016 by David Arneke

The wonderful Orlo Epps House at 808 Walker will be have an open house Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to see one of College Hill’s most impressive houses before it’s sold and, we hope, … Continue reading →

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Now for sale: The grand Orlo Epps House (808 Walker Avenue)

Posted on Apr 09, 2016 by David Arneke

One of College Hill’s most notable houses is now on the market. The Orlo Epps House is a grand Queen Anne at 808 Walker Avenue with projecting bay windows, gables, dormers and a corner balcony and turret (click here for the … Continue reading →

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College Hill Real Estate Report, Spring 2016

Posted on Mar 02, 2016 by David Arneke

Spring marks the beginning of the home-buying/home-selling season, and College Hill is coming off a relatively quiet year in 2015. With few houses coming onto the market, only five owner-occupied, single-family homes were sold, along with two rental houses and … Continue reading →

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Rescued! Fire-damaged 919 Spring Garden begins a new life; sale closes, extensive single-family home renovation under way

Posted on Sep 12, 2014 by David Arneke

A prominent College Hill home has been saved, three years after a fire nearly led to its demolition. The sale of 919 Spring Garden Street closed on Monday. The buyers are Richard and Susan Stone.  They will renovate it as … Continue reading →

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Highlights of College Hill’s Spring 2014 home-sale season … plus the real (corrected!) price paid for 912 Spring Garden St.

Posted on Jul 07, 2014 by David Arneke

Highlights of the spring real estate season in College Hill: 912 Spring Garden Street A correction: The sale price of 912 Spring Garden Street actually was $185,000, not $135,000, as we previously discussed on the blog. The sales price was … Continue reading →

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912 Spring Garden Street: The owners didn’t exactly hold out to get their asking price (or anything near it)

Posted on Jun 14, 2014 by David Arneke

There must be a sad story behind the sale of 912 Spring Garden Street. Consider: Last Sold: June 2010 for $170,000 Listed for sale: April 9, $195,000 Offer accepted: April 30, $135,000 Sale closed: May 30 Actually, those numbers are … Continue reading →

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