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$950,000
New Listing

400 N Poplar Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Coming Soon
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,876
SqFt
$506
/SqFt
1894
Built
Subdivision:
Fourth Ward
County:
Mecklenburg

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Step into one of Uptown Charlotte’s most storied and admired residences. The iconic “Bootlegger House” is a rare opportunity to own a landmark property rich in character, history, and architectural charm. Built in 1894, this enchanting Eastlake Victorian has been lovingly preserved and thoughtfully modernized by its current owners. Its storybook façade, intricate millwork, and period details blend effortlessly with high-end updates for today’s lifestyle. A Storied Past During Prohibition, the home earned its nickname as a discreet destination for black-market liquor—cleverly hidden in a secret compartment in the foyer, still intact today. Its legacy has made it a beloved local treasure. Featured & Celebrated, this home and its lush gardens have been showcased on: • Mint Museum Home & Garden Tour • Wing Haven Garden Tour • Fourth Ward Secret Gardens Tour • Fourth Ward Christmas Tour • Cover feature of Our State Magazine • Charlotte Convention & Visitors Guide Unmatched Location & Views perfectly positioned on a prominent corner lot, the property offers rare, unobstructed city-skyline views—dramatic by day and dazzling by night. Located in the heart of Fourth Ward, the home is an effortless walk to Charlotte’s best dining, theaters, parks, museums, and nightlife. Thoughtfully Updated for the Future. The current owners have sized the upstairs HVAC to support a future second-floor addition over the rear dining room and kitchen, offering flexibility for expansion while preserving the home’s architectural integrity. Highlights include: Historic Eastlake Victorian architecture, Original period details + modern updates, Secret bootlegger compartment from the Prohibition era, Premier corner lot with skyline views, Gardens featured on multiple prestigious tours. Walkable to everything Uptown has to offer!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$950,000
Days On Site 
0 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,876 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.11 Acres
Year Built 
1894
MLS® Number 
4328945
Status 
Coming Soon
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
6 hours agoListing first seen on site
6 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Levels 
Two
Parking 
Driveway
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1876
SqFt Total 
1876
Style 
Victorian
Zoning 
UR1
Interior Features
Appliances 
Convection OvenDishwasherDisposalGas OvenGas Range
Basement 
Crawl Space
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
GasFamily RoomGas LogLiving RoomMaster Bedroom
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Natural GasZoned
Laundry Features 
Main Level
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Exterior Features
Fencing 
Back YardFencedWood
Lot Features 
Corner LotViews
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
CoveredFront Porch
Roof 
Shingle
Community Features
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
First Ward
Middle School
Unspecified
High School
Unspecified
Listing courtesy of The McDevitt Agency centercityrandy@aol.com


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