400 Ransom Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

• 5 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 3,826 sqft

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.

Listing Status:

Coming Soon

Date Added:

March 29, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 1, 2026 at 4:08PM

Listing Office:

Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham : 919-999-8482

Listing Agent:

Tom J Wiltberger : 919-451-0740

MLS ID:

10156203

Interior

• General: Breakfast BarEat-in KitchenEntrance FoyerGranite CountersHigh CeilingsKitchen IslandRecessed LightingSmooth CeilingsWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: CooktopDishwasherDouble OvenDryerRefrigeratorOvenWasher
• Laundry: Upper Level
• Flooring: CarpetTileWood
• A/C: Central AirElectricHeat Pump
• Heating: CentralHeat PumpNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Dining RoomLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 2

Exterior

• General: Fenced YardTennis Court(s)
• Style: ColonialTraditional
• Other Structures: PorchFront PorchDeck
• Pool: FencedIn GroundOutdoor PoolPool CoverSalt Water
• Parking: GravelOff StreetParking spaces: 6

Construction

• Roofing: ShingleAsphalt
• General: ClapboardWood Siding3

Location

• Originating MLS: Triangle MLS
• County: Orange

Lot

• Zoning: R-2 w/ HD ovrly9788249541
• View: PoolView
• Fencing: Front YardPartial

Utilities

• Water: PublicWell
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Triangle MLS