400 N Poplar Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- $930,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,876
- SqFt
Listing courtesy of The McDevitt Agency. centercityrandy@aol.com
Sold listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Center City
- Sold Price
- $930,000
- List Price
- $950,000
- MLS#
- 4328945
- Status
- CLOSED
- Days on Market
- 44
- Property Type
- Residential
- Architectural Style
- Victorian
- Year Built
- 1894
- Closing Date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Lot Size
- 4,791
- Lot Size Area
- 0.11
- Living Area
- 1,876
- Sq Ft Total
- 1876
- County
- Mecklenburg
- Subdivision
- Fourth Ward
- Special Conditions
- None
- Dom
- Yes
Property Description
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!
Additional Information
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Floor Coverings
- Wood
- Equipment
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Main Level Rooms
- Living Room, Kitchen, Breakfast, Dining Room, Library, Sitting, Bedroom(s), Sunroom, Wine Cellar, Bathroom-Full
- Laundry Location
- Main Level
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
- Water
- City
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Exterior Features
- Fence
- Exterior Construction
- Wood
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Parking
- Driveway
- Driveway
- Cobblestone, Paved
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot, Green Area, Pond(s), Views
- Elementary School
- First Ward
- Middle School
- Unspecified
- High School
- Unspecified
- Total Property HLA
- 1876
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