400 Ransom Street

Off Market

400 Ransom Street

Chapel Hill NC 27516

3826 sq. ft.

37461 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $2,175,000

Tom Wiltberger, last sold this property on 01 July 2026 after 78 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

6 carspaces

3826 sq. ft. floor area

37461 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Chapel Hill over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 400 Ransom Street is $1.05m.

Median value

$1.05m

Estimated value range

$587.5k - $2.17m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Chapel Hill. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 400 Ransom Street

2026

Sold

$2,175,000

01 Jul 2026 by Tom Wiltberger, of Compass -- Durham

1999

Sold

$595,000

26 Aug 1999 by Kelley Hunter, of Fathom Realty NC, LLC

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in Chapel Hill

In the last 12 months, 63 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 400 Ransom Street, have been sold.

This represents a 8% decrease in five-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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