400 Ransom Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Coming Soon

UPDATED: 03/30/2026 09:52 PM ON MARKET: 4 days on market

$2,100,000

5 Beds5 Baths3,826 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Coming soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,826 sqft

Price per Sqft $548

Subdivision Not In A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 10156203

Style House

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,826

Year Built 1890

Annual Tax Amount $21,128

Lot Size 0.860 Acres

Acres 0.86

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Location

State NC

County Orange

Zoning R-2 w/ HD ovrly

Direction From the middle of downtown Chapel Hill, South on Columbia St., Right on Cameron Ave., Left onto Pittsboro St., Right on McCauley St., Left on Ransom St., House on right. Park in parking area off alley adjacent to house.

Rooms

Other Rooms • Primary Bedroom: 15.1 x 14 (Second)
• Bedroom 2: 15 x 13.11 (Second)
• Bedroom 3: 13.1 x 10.1 (Second)
• Dining Room: 18.5 x 15.7 (Main)
• Family Room: 15.1 x 13.8 (Main)
• Kitchen: 13.2 x 17.1 (Main)

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Smooth Ceilings,Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Central,Heat Pump,Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air,Electric,Heat Pump

Flooring Carpet,Tile,Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Dining Room,Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Cooktop,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Refrigerator,Oven,Washer

Laundry Upper Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fenced Yard,Tennis Court(s)

Fence Front Yard,Partial

Pool Fenced,In Ground,Outdoor Pool,Pool Cover,Salt Water

View Y/N Yes

View Pool

Roof Type Shingle,Asphalt

Porch Deck,Front Porch,Porch

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Back Yard,Corner Lot,Front Yard,Landscaped,See Remarks

Faces From the middle of downtown Chapel Hill, South on Columbia St., Right on Cameron Ave., Left onto Pittsboro St., Right on McCauley St., Left on Ransom St., House on right. Park in parking area off alley adjacent to house.

Story 3

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public,Well

Architectural Style Colonial,Traditional

Level or Stories 3

Structure Type Clapboard,Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Ch/Carrboro - Carrboro

Middle Schools Ch/Carrboro - Smith

High Schools Ch/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 9788249541

Special Listing Condition Standard

Property Description

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.