405 Ransom St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$1,800,000

Price

Beds

Baths

4,786 Sq. Ft.

$376 / Sq. Ft.

4,786

Sq. Ft.

$376

per Sq. Ft.

Listed By Compass

Description

Just 1 block from the UNC Chapel Hill campus and in the heart of the Cameron-McCauley Historic District, this colonial-revival home exudes historical character, charm, and offers an endless list of features. Covered porches welcome you on 3 sides and multiple dormers accent the clapboard-sided exterior. This 5 bedroom/3 bath home has a renovated interior and is currently configured as a 2-story single family residence with 2 attached rental apartments on the main floor (each apartment has 1 bedroom/1...Just 1 block from the UNC Chapel Hill campus and in the heart of the Cameron-McCauley Historic District, this colonial-revival home exudes historical character, charm, and offers an endless list of features. Covered porches welcome you on 3 sides and multiple dormers accent the clapboard-sided exterior. This 5 bedroom/3 bath home has a renovated interior and is currently configured as a 2-story single family residence with 2 attached rental apartments on the main floor (each apartment has 1 bedroom/1 bath). Remodeled kitchen and baths in the main house (done in 2016) including a gorgeous primary bath complete with tile floor, double vanity, stand-alone tub and shower. Hardwood floors throughout, true divided-light leaded glass windows, vintage moldings, trim, and door hardware compliment the historic features. A cozy office is perfect for private virtual meetings with built-in bookshelves and a desk of 200+ year-old wood. Outdoor entertaining is easy with ample parking, an oversized stone patio and firepit, as well as a tree house in the fenced rear yard. A 2-car detached garage makes a great workshop and offers a spacious storage attic. New roof ('25) and exterior paint ('25). Apartments provide great rental income to offset your mortgage or expenses! This is the perfect opportunity to live in the heart of town, and enjoy everything Chapel Hill has to offer!

Listing Agent

Tom Wiltberger
Listing Agent
Compass
tom.wiltberger@compass.com
P: (919)-451-0740
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Property Details for 405 Ransom Street

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Yes

Subdivision

Not in a Subdivision

LISTING UPDATED: 02/14/2026 02:45 PM

Property Details for 405 Ransom Street

Status	Active
MLS #	10146655
Days on Market	6
Taxes	$19,367 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Multi Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1924
Lot Size	0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
County	Orange County
Buyer's Agent Compensation	2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 405 Ransom Street

Stories3Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,387 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,773

Property Taxes

$1,614

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 405 Ransom Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-2
Directions: From the middle of downtown Chapel Hill on Franklin St., South on Columbia St., Right onto Cameron Ave., Left onto Ransom St. House on left.

Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
Latitude: 35.905461
Longitude: -79.056599
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Neighborhood: McCauley Historic District

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $19,367.00

City Limits Of: Chapel Hill
City Limits YN: Yes
Lot Number: 0
Restrictive Covenants YN: No

Contract Information

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

Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Off Street

Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 4786.0
Building Name: Paulsen House

Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 1708
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Parcel Number: 9788341452
Structure Type: House, Multi Family, Triplex
Enhanced Accessible: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Photos Count: 62

Property Attached: Yes
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water Source: Public
Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Fire Pit

Fencing: Partial, Wood
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
New Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Siding, House, Multi Family, Triplex

Interior Features

Levels: Three Or More
Stories: 3

Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 2
Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Cooling?: Yes
Heating: Central, Ductless, Radiant
Heating?: Yes
Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Upper Level
Interior Features: Granite Counters, Pantry
Equipment Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Driveway, Gravel, Off Street, Clapboard, Wood Siding, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Upper Level
Equipment: Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Upper Level, Driveway, Gravel, Off Street

Room Information

Rooms Total: 12.0

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 14.7 x 13.8
Room Width: 13.8

Room Length: 14.7
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 15 x 15.7
Room Width: 15.7

Room Length: 15.0
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Living Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 14 x 13.2
Room Width: 13.2

Room Length: 14.0
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 14.2 x 13.2
Room Width: 13.2

Room Length: 14.2
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 14.2 x 13
Room Width: 13.0

Room Length: 14.2
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 10 x 6.5
Room Width: 6.5

Room Length: 10.0
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Office

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 14.7 x 14
Room Width: 14.0

Room Length: 14.7
Room Level: Third
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 16.3 x 19.2
Room Width: 19.2

Room Length: 16.3
Room Level: Third
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Width: 13.0

Room Length: 12.0
Room Level: Third
Room Type: Bedroom 5

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 8.5 x 36.2
Room Width: 36.2

Room Length: 8.5
Room Level: Third
Room Type: Bonus Room

Room 11

Room Description: Rear apartment approx. overall dims
Room Dimensions: 26 x 28

Room Width: 28.0
Room Length: 26.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Other

Room 12

Room Description: Front apartment approx. overall dims
Room Dimensions: 34 x 26

Room Width: 26.0
Room Length: 34.0
Room Level: Main
Room Type: Other

Agent

Sale and Listing

For Sale YN: No
Property Type: Residential

Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 405 Ransom Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 12, 2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10146655	$1,800,000	—
Apr 22, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #236600101	$875,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/12/2026	Listed (Active) TRIANGLEMLS #10146655	$1,800,000
04/22/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #236600101	$875,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 405 Ransom Street

Taxable ValueLand$750,000Additions$755,800Total$1,505,800

Tax Record2025$20,339 ($1,695 / month)

Home Facts

Beds7Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,890 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,890 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated2007ZoningR-2CountyORANGEAPN9788-34-1452Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 405 Ransom Street

This home is within Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Carrboro Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.4 mi
8/10	R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.8 mi
9/10	East Chapel Hill High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.1 mi
NR	Virtual Academy School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
4/10	Frank P Graham Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.0 mi
NR	Phoenix Academy High School	Public - Choice school	8 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Carrboro Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
8/10	R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.8 mi
9/10	East Chapel Hill High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.1 mi
NR	Virtual Academy School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
4/10	Frank P Graham Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Phoenix Academy High School Public8 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi

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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More information about 405 Ransom Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

405 Ransom Street is a multi-family home for sale in Chapel Hill, NC 27516. This property was listed for sale on February 12, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on April 22, 2008. This listing's school district is Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District. Nearby schools include Carrboro Elementary School, R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School and East Chapel Hill High School. 405 Ransom Street is a 7-bed, 5-bath, 4,786 sqft multi-family home built in 1924.

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