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  • $930,000

    400 N Poplar St, Charlotte, NC 28202

    3beds
    1,876sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1894
    0.11 Acres Lot
    $932,200 Zestimate®
    $496/sqft
    $3,009 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $932,200

    $867,000 - $997,000

    $3,009/mo

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    What's special

    Enchanting eastlake victorianLush gardensIntricate millworkPeriod detailsProminent corner lotHistoric eastlake victorian architecture
    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 Provided by:

    Randy Cernohorsky centercityrandy@aol.com,

    The McDevitt Agency

    Bought with:

    Audrey Pennell

    Howard Hanna Allen Tate Center City

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4328945MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom s
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom s
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Upper
    Breakfast
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Library
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Sunroom
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Range
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Has basement: No
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Vented, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other - See Remarks
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,876
    • Total interior livable area: 1,876 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,876
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
    • Fencing: Fenced,Back Yard,Wood
    • Waterfront features: Pond
    Lot
    • Size: 0.11 Acres
    • Features: Corner Lot, Green Area, Pond(s), Views
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 07802207
    • Zoning: UR1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Crawl Space
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1894

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: Charlotte
    • Subdivision: Fourth Ward

    Other

    Other facts
    • Road surface type: Cobblestone, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/30/2026Sold$930,000-2.1%$496/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4328945 Report a problem
    2/14/2026Listed for sale$950,000+206.5%$506/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4328945 Report a problem
    5/15/2000Sold$310,000$165/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,651 +1.6%$702,400
    2024$5,562 +3.4%$702,400
    2023$5,381 -13.3%$702,400 +13%
    2022$6,209 +0.2%$621,600
    2021$6,198 +0.1%$621,600
    2020$6,190 +0.3%$621,600
    2019$6,175 +29.9%$621,600 +77%
    2018$4,753 +8.9%$351,100
    2017$4,366 $351,100 +6.7%
    2016$4,366 $328,900
    2015$4,366 +0.6%$328,900
    2014$4,342 --
    2013-- $328,900 -0.3%
    2012-- $329,800 -41.5%
    2011-- $563,300 +89.7%
    2010-- $297,000
    2009-- $297,000
    2008-- $297,000
    2007-- $297,000
    2006-- $297,000
    2005-- $297,000
    2004-- $297,000
    2003-- $297,000 +92.3%
    2002-- $154,470
    2001-- $154,470
    2000-- $154,470

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Fourth Ward

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: First Ward

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
    $932,200
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