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  • $2,100,000

    400 Ransom St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    5beds
    3,826sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1890
    0.86 Acres Lot
    $1,971,800 Zestimate®
    $549/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Listed by:

    Tom Wiltberger 919-451-0740,

    Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10156203MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
      • Laundry: Upper Level
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,826
      • Total interior livable area: 3,826 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,826
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Gravel, Off Street
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
      • Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Tennis Court(s)
      • Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover, Salt Water
      • Fencing: Front Yard, Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Pool
      Lot
      • Size: 0.86 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, See Remarks
      Details
      • Parcel number: 9788249541
      • Zoning: R-2 w/ HD ovrly
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial, Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Clapboard, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1890

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public, Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chapel Hill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $549/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,597,500
      • Annual tax amount: $21,128
      • Date on market: 4/14/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,971,800

        $1.87M - $2.07M

        $2,932/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/12/2026Pending sale$2,100,000$549/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10156203 Report a problem
        4/14/2026Listed for sale$2,100,000+252.9%$549/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10156203 Report a problem
        8/26/1999Sold$595,000$156/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #514090 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$21,128 +6.6%$1,597,500 +36.8%
        2024$19,825 +2.9%$1,167,800
        2023$19,273 +4.4%$1,167,800
        2022$18,466 +1.3%$1,167,800
        2021$18,227 +1.8%$1,167,800 +8.5%
        2020$17,897 $1,076,400
        2018$17,897 +2.3%$1,076,400
        2017$17,495 +0.5%$1,076,400 +1.9%
        2016$17,414 $1,056,820
        2015$17,414 $1,056,820

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Cameron-Mccauley

          Getting around

          58 / 100
          Somewhat Walkable
          61 / 100
          Good Transit
          62 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Chapel Hill Carrboro - Carrboro Elementary School
          • Middle: CH/Carrboro - Smith
          • High: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

          Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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