Matt Stevens

Some homes make you compromise. This one doesn't. Tucked into Plaza Shamrock, 1403 Academy hands you the best of both worlds — the buzz of the city just outside your door and the quiet privacy of a home that's truly your own. Built in 2020, it lives like brand-new construction without a single downside of older houses or attached living: no shared walls, no HOA, and no deferred maintenance. Translation? There's nothing to fix and nothing on your to-do list — just move in and start living from day one.
Inside, 1,507 thoughtfully designed square feet unfold across two easy levels. The bright, open main floor connects a spacious living room, a comfortable dining area, and a sleek island kitchen with stainless appliances and warm, durable wood-look flooring — a welcoming space that works as well for a quiet weeknight as it does for a house full of friends. Upstairs, your private primary suite is a true retreat with its own bath and a walk-in closet, joined by two comfortable bedrooms, and a full bath. Downstairs you will find the laundry that quietly makes everyday life simpler.
Step out front to a charming covered porch framed by classic brick columns — the kind of spot that invites you to slow down and stay awhile. Out back, a private patio becomes your own personal escape: savor a favorite beverage in the morning, fire up dinner in the evening, or simply soak up a weekend to yourself. Details you'll appreciate include soaring 9-foot ceilings on both floors, oversized 8-foot doors, low-maintenance fiber-cement siding, and a long driveway with plenty of off-street parking.
Best of all is where it puts you: within an easy walk of the restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and greenway access that make this pocket of Charlotte so loved, with Optimist Hall and Uptown only minutes away. Newer, detached, move-in ready, and genuinely private — homes like this are rare here, and they don't last. Come experience city living without the compromises before it's gone.