Rising along Queens Road West in the heart of Myers Park, a new 13-residence luxury condominium project is stitching Charlotte’s past to its present. The development, built by Copper Builders with representation and marketing from Helen Adams Realty, stands on a site layered with both personal and citywide history. Most notably, it was the longtime home of Helen Adams herself, a sixth-generation Charlottean and founder of the family-named real estate firm.
“My grandmother lived in this house for over 30 years,” says Rebecca Adams Starrs, Co-President of Helen Adams Realty. “It’s a beautiful and sought-after location. Copper Builders is intent on maintaining the integrity of the neighborhood, while offering more opportunity for people to enjoy everything it has to offer.”
Helen Adams purchased the home at 2129 Queens Road West in 1983. Later in life, she downsized and converted the property into two residences. The home kept this configuration for more than 40 years. For the Adams family, the address was a gathering place marked by pop-ins, holidays, pool parties, and a beloved garden tended by Adams herself. Many of those roses and plants were relocated after the home was sold following her passing in 2015. They continue to thrive at her children’s homes today.
Preferred Partnerships
When development discussions resurfaced nearly a decade later, the Adams family found a natural partner in Copper Builders. In fact, they already had a shared history, having collaborated previously. The resulting design reflects a shared commitment to stewardship. Architecturally described as refined traditional with modern restraint, the building draws from Myers Park’s established proportions and materials. At the same time, it introduces cleaner lines and contemporary detailing. Copper partnered with BB+M Architecture. Together, they engaged longtime neighborhood residents throughout the design process, ensuring the scale, setbacks, and massing remained intentionally residential. Helen Adams’ seasoned agent Becca Waybright is representing the residences, helping guide and support prospective buyers.
“We drew inspiration from the beautiful home that occupied the site for many years,” says Dennale DeFilippo, president of Copper Builders, noting subtle references such as a green terracotta roof and stone detailing that ground the building in its history. The final plan includes just 13 residences.. They range from approximately 3,000 to 4100 square feet square feet. Also, they’re best for buyers seeking space, privacy, and a low-maintenance lifestyle in a coveted location.
A Long Legacy and a New Chapter
For Adams Starrs, the project carries a deeper resonance. Her grandmother believed strongly in thoughtful growth and played an instrumental role in shaping Charlotte’s early condominium developments. Today, as two women-led Charlotte companies come together on this project, the site enters its next chapter—honoring the past while making room for new stories to unfold.
