400 N Poplar Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sqft · $496/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
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!
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Zoned
- Flooring
- Wood
- Sqftmain
- 1165
- Roomcount
- 13
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 711
- Bedroommain
- 1
- Bedroomupper
- 2
- Fullbathmain
- 1
- Halfbathmain
- 0
- Fullbathupper
- 1
- Halfbathupper
- 0
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 2
- Laundry Features
- Main Level
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 0
- Security Features
- Security System
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Family Room
- Gas Log
- Gas Vented
- Living Room
- Primary Bedroom
- Other - See Remarks
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 1876
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Victorian
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- Two
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 1876
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
Parking And Garage
- Open Parking
- true
- Parking Features
- Driveway
- Open Parking Spaces
- 3
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Fence
- Construction Materials
- Wood
- Patio And Porch Features
- Covered
- Front Porch
Lot And Land
- Fencing
- Back Yard
- Fenced
- Wood
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Green Area
- Pond(s)
- Views
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Other Structures
- Shed(s)
Basement And Foundation
- Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water Source
- City
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- Charlotte
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- U R1
Listed by Randy Cernohorsky (704-905-5569) · The McDevitt Agency (704-333-2475)
Location
- Address
- 400 N Poplar Street
- City
- Charlotte, NC 28202
- Community
- Fourth Ward
Schools
- Elementary
- First Ward
- Middle
- Unspecified
- High
- Unspecified
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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