400 Ransom St
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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...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.
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.
Listing Agent
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tom.wiltberger@compass.comP: (919)-451-0740
Property Details for 400 Ransom Street
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Showings Expected to Begin04-14-2026
SubdivisionNot in a Subdivision
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LISTING UPDATED: 03/30/2026 12:52 PM
Property Details for 400 Ransom Street
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 10156203 |
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $21,128 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 AC / 37,461 SF |
| County | Orange County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
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Building Information for 400 Ransom Street
Stories3Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.86 AC / 37,461 SF
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$11,952 per month
30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest
Principal and Interest
$10,192
Property Taxes
$1,761
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1Property Information for 400 Ransom Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Zoning: R-2 w/ HD ovrly
- Directions: 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.
- Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
- Latitude: 35.905533
- Longitude: -79.057577
- Neighborhood: McCauley Historic District
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,128.00
- City Limits Of: Chapel Hill
- City Limits YN: Yes
- Lot Number: 0
- Restrictive Covenants YN: No
Contract Information
- Comp Sale YN: No
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Property Leased YN: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
- Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Carrboro
- Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Smith
- High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill
Parking
- Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
- Attached Garage: No
- Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Total: 3826.0
- Building Name: Isaac Pritchard House
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, See Remarks
- Lot Size Dimensions: see survey
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
- Parcel Number: 9788249541
- Structure Type: House
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Primary Residence YN: Yes
Property and Assessments
- New Construction: No
- Photos Count: 11
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Senior Community: No
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public, Well
- Water_Sewer: Public, Well, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Tennis Court(s)
- Fencing: Front Yard, Partial
- Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover, Salt Water
- Pool Private: No
- Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
- New Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Siding, House
Interior Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
- Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
- Fireplace Y N: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling?: Yes
- Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Heating?: Yes
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Equipment Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
- Interior: Gravel, Off Street, Clapboard, Wood Siding, Upper Level
- Equipment: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Upper Level, Gravel, Off Street
Room Information
Room Information
- Rooms Total: 14.0
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 14
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Length: 15.1
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 13.2 x 17.1
- Room Width: 17.1
- Room Length: 13.2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 9.8 x 17.1
- Room Width: 17.1
- Room Length: 9.8
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 18.5 x 15.7
- Room Width: 15.7
- Room Length: 18.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 14.6 x 15
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Length: 14.6
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 13.8
- Room Width: 13.8
- Room Length: 15.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 14.9
- Room Width: 14.9
- Room Length: 15.1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Office
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 7.6
- Room Width: 7.6
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Mud Room
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 30.11 x 10
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Length: 30.11
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 13.11
- Room Width: 13.11
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.1
- Room Width: 10.1
- Room Length: 13.1
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 12
- Room Description: or office
- Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.9
- Room Width: 7.9
- Room Length: 11.5
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 13
- Room Description: upper hallway
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 20.5
- Room Width: 20.5
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Loft
Room 14
- Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 13.1
- Room Width: 13.1
- Room Length: 11.3
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: Bathroom 5
Agent
Sale and Listing
- For Sale YN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Class Name: CrossProperty
Property History for 400 Ransom Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1999 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #528302326 | $595,000 | — |
| Aug 26, 1999 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #514090 | $595,000 | — |
| Aug 26, 1999 | Sold AMLS #514090 | $595,000 | — |
| Jun 22, 1999 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #514090 | — | |
| May 3, 1999 | Listed (Active) AMLS #514090 | $515,000 | — |
| May 3, 1999 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #514090 | $515,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26/1999 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #528302326 | $595,000 |
| 08/26/1999 | Sold TRIANGLEMLS #514090 | $595,000 |
| 08/26/1999 | Sold AMLS #514090 | $595,000 |
| 06/22/1999 | Pending TRIANGLEMLS #514090 | — |
| 05/03/1999 | Listed (Active) AMLS #514090 | $515,000 |
| 05/03/1999 | Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #514090 | $515,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 400 Ransom Street
Taxable ValueLand$750,000Additions$847,500Total$1,597,500
Tax Record2025$21,128 ($1,761 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,841 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,841 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,462 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1993CountyORANGEAPN9788-24-9541Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 400 Ransom Street
This home is within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carrboro Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
East Chapel Hill High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Virtual Academy School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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