Fourth Ward · Historic residence
Fourth Ward Historic Houses
The restored late-nineteenth-century houses that make Fourth Ward the only place in Uptown where you can own a single-family home.
- Delivered
- 1880s–1900s, restored
- Stories
- 2–3
- Units
- Individually owned
- Ward
- Fourth Ward
Fourth Ward historic district, Charlotte, NC 28202
What defines it
Highlights
- Queen Anne and Victorian houses saved during the 1970s and 1980s restoration effort
- Exterior work falls under historic-district design review
- The rarest housing product inside the I-277 loop
- Porches, gardens and canopy in the middle of a banking center
Living here
Owning one of these houses is an act of stewardship as much as a real estate decision. Systems are old, envelopes are old, and the review process is real — and there is nothing else like it within walking distance of a 50-story tower.
The market read
Comparables are thin by definition; a handful of trades set the market for years at a time. Any renovation scope should be priced with a builder who has worked inside a locally designated district before an offer is written.
Verify before relying. Heights, delivery years, unit counts and market characterizations above are editorial summaries drawn from public records. Confirm every figure in Mecklenburg County POLARIS, with the County Assessor, and with the association directly. This guide publishes no individual listings and is not an offer of any kind.
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Fourth Ward around it
The parks, transit stops, schools, markets and venues within walking distance of Fourth Ward Historic Houses, filterable by category.
The Wards
Fourth Ward
Fourth Ward · NW quadrant
The northwest quadrant: Charlotte's restored Victorian historic district wrapped by high-rise condominiums around Fourth Ward Park.
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Interior design
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How this page was researched
This guide is independently written and verified against primary public records and official organizations. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the City of Charlotte, Charlotte Center City Partners, any condominium association, or any building owner.
Read our full citation methodology and editorial standards- 01POLARIS 3G property and parcel records
Mecklenburg County GIS
Parcel boundaries, building footprints, ownership, and sale history.
- 02Property tax and assessed value records
Mecklenburg County Assessor's Office
Assessed values, revaluation cycles, and tax rates by parcel.
- 03Unified Development Ordinance and zoning maps
City of Charlotte
Uptown Mixed-Use zoning, height, and streetscape requirements.
- 04State of the Center City report and development pipeline
Charlotte Center City Partners
Residential population, office inventory, and project pipeline for Uptown.
- 05Local historic districts and designated landmarks
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
Fourth Ward historic district and individually designated buildings.
- 06Real estate licensing and disclosure rules
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Agency, disclosure, and condominium resale certificate requirements.
Figures such as pricing, dues, assessments, tenancy, and school assignment change over time. Always confirm current details directly with the source before making a decision.