400 Ransom Street
400 Ransom Street
400 Ransom Street
400 Ransom Street
400 Ransom Street
400 Ransom Street
400 Ransom Street
400 Ransom Street
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Listing courtesy of Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham
Coming Soon

400 Ransom Street

400 Ransom Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$2,100,000
A truly unique and lifetime opportunity! The Isaac W. Pritchard House, a landmark of the Cameron-McCauley Historic District, is now offered for sale. This stately Colonial-Revival home, built in the 1890s, rests on an oversized 0.86 acre lot and presents over 3800 s.ft. of living space, vintage character, and special features. The wide wrap-around front porch is perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or evening cocktail. A backyard oasis awaits you, featuring a large deck, an inground pool with marble tile decking, plus a full size tennis/sport court, surrounded by brick garden walls. Absolutely ideal for outdoor entertaining. All of this, just 1 block from the UNC campus. The property features all of the southern style and charm you expect in Chapel Hill, including a sprawling front lawn, matchstick fencing, tasteful garden and ancient oak & magnolia trees.

Renovated in 2006, this 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home features clapboard siding, 3 chimneys, heart pine floors, 10 ft. ceilings, 2 fireplaces, & 5-panel craftsman wood doors. The elegant foyer welcomes your guests showing off the switchback staircase with wooden banister and landing, reportedly assembled from 3 different nearby homes. A spacious kitchen offers classic cream-painted wood cabinetry, granite countertops, recessed lighting, and a large island and a cozy breakfast banquette that overlooks the backyard paradise. Formal living and dining rooms both feature wrought iron fireplaces with marble hearths, tile surrounds and vintage wood mantles. Upstairs is the primary suite, with its ensuite, renovated bath and large walk-in closet. Four other bedrooms, 3 guest baths and an office provide plenty of room for guests. Recent improvements include exterior paint ('25), interior paint ('26), main floor hvac ('25) & refinished floors ('26).

Just blocks from the Dean Dome, Kenan Stadium, UNC Hospitals, and Franklin Street. Welcome to your new home at 400 Ransom Street, The Isaac W. Pritchard House.

4/18/2026 12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT

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5
beds

5
baths

3,826 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.86 Acres lot

Tom Wiltberger

Tom Wiltberger

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms5
  • Total bathrooms5
  • full bathrooms4
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Upper Level
  • Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room
  • APPLIANCES Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • other interior Features Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)

Area & Lot

  • Status Coming Soon
  • OPEN HOUSE

    4/18/2026 12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT

  • Living Area3,826 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area3,826 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.86 Acres
  • MLS® ID10156203
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1890
  • NeighborhoodChapel Hill
  • Architecture StylesColonial, Traditional
  • View DescriptionPool
  • Elementary SchoolCH/Carrboro - Carrboro
  • Middle SchoolCH/Carrboro - Smith
  • High SchoolCH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

Exterior

  • STORIES3
  • water SourcePublic, Well
  • PoolFenced, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover, Salt Water
  • roofShingle, Asphalt
  • lot featuresBack Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, See Remarks
  • parkingGravel, Off Street
  • HEAT TYPECentral, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • other exterior FeaturesFenced Yard, Tennis Court(s)

Financial

  • Sales Price$2,100,000
  • Real Estate Tax $21,128/yr
  • Zoning R-2 w/ HD ovrly

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