SOLD MAY 6, 2026

Off market may 2026 for $1.6M

$2,023,269

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,371/mo

•

4,786

sq ft

405 Ransom St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tom Wiltberger • Compass -- Chapel Hill - Durham

Bought with Kent Wiles • Fathom Realty NC, LLC

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•Source:TMLS #10146655

Redfin Estimate

$2,023,269

$423K since sold in May 2026$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 60.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,375,000
A
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,225,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,886 sq ft
301 Hillsborough St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$960,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,850 sq ft
8 Cobb Ter, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,125,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,594 sq ft
113 Bolinwood Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$825,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,736 sq ft
101 Colburn Pt, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,070,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,916 sq ft
217 Mill Race Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Market trends in 27516, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$600K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

1 days MoM

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130

16 MoM

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Sale history for 405 Ransom St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,339 (+8.6%)

$750,000 + $755,800

$1,505,800

2024

$18,737 (+3.8%)

$495,000 + $582,000

$1,077,000

2023

$18,056 (+4.3%)

$495,000 + $570,300

$1,065,300

2022

$17,320 (+1.3%)

$495,000 + $570,300

$1,065,300

2021

$17,102 (+13.0%)

$495,000 + $570,300

$1,065,300

2020

$15,136

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2019

$15,136 (+2.5%)

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2018

$14,772 (+2.1%)

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2017

$14,464 (+20.5%)

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2016

$12,006

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2015

$12,006 (+1.8%)

$259,900 + $441,100

$701,000

2014

$11,797 (+1.9%)

$259,900 + $441,100

$701,000

2013

$11,582 (+3.0%)

$259,900 + $441,100

$701,000

2011

$11,241 (+0.2%)

$259,819 + $429,255

$689,074

2010

$11,216

$259,819 + $429,255

$689,074

Tax history for 405 Ransom St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$20,339 (+8.6%)

$750,000 + $755,800

$1,505,800

2024

$18,737 (+3.8%)

$495,000 + $582,000

$1,077,000

2023

$18,056 (+4.3%)

$495,000 + $570,300

$1,065,300

2022

$17,320 (+1.3%)

$495,000 + $570,300

$1,065,300

2021

$17,102 (+13.0%)

$495,000 + $570,300

$1,065,300

2020

$15,136

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2019

$15,136 (+2.5%)

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2018

$14,772 (+2.1%)

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2017

$14,464 (+20.5%)

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2016

$12,006

$297,000 + $581,800

$878,800

2015

$12,006 (+1.8%)

$259,900 + $441,100

$701,000

2014

$11,797 (+1.9%)

$259,900 + $441,100

$701,000

2013

$11,582 (+3.0%)

$259,900 + $441,100

$701,000

2011

$11,241 (+0.2%)

$259,819 + $429,255

$689,074

2010

$11,216

$259,819 + $429,255

$689,074

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

2007

Sq. Ft.

3,890

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

9788341452

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Off Street
Parking Total: 9

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 5

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 7
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Interior Features
Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Upper Level
Interior Features: Granite Counters, Pantry
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Room Information
Has Basement
Partial, Unfinished

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Siding
Building Name: Paulsen House
Building Area Total: 4786.0
Structure Type: House, Multi Family, Triplex

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Shingle

Property information
Living Area: 4,786
Above Grade Finished Area: 4786.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Three Or More
Other Structures: Garage(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Lot Size Area: 0.37
Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 19367.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Ductless, Radiant
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric

Location

HOA Information
Association: No

School Information
Elementary School: CH/Carrboro - Carrboro
Middle Or Junior School: CH/Carrboro - Smith
High School: CH/Carrboro - East Chapel Hill

Location Information
County Or Parish: Orange
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.
Latitude: 35.905461
Longitude: -79.056599
Postal Code: 27516
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,890
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Orange County
APN: 9788341452

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations, Upper Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-05-07
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-03-07T18:19:11Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-03-04T18:10:09Z

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Carrboro Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

8/10

East Chapel Hill High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Chapel Hill, NC • 27516

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Chapel Hill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.9 hrs

6.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$1.92M – $2.33M

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Home values near 405 Ransom St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
502 Ransom St, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3029 Sq. Ft.	$1,106,718
314 Ransom St, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3934 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,457
400 Ransom St, Chapel Hill, NC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3826 Sq. Ft.	$1,859,867
212 West University Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3598 Sq. Ft.	$1,395,755
209 West University Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,053,052
218 Vance St, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2858 Sq. Ft.	$1,266,130
221 Vance St, Chapel Hill, NC - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2496 Sq. Ft.	$1,276,722

Address	Redfin Estimate
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406 Ransom St, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1645 Sq. Ft.	$930,157
310 Ransom St, Chapel Hill, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,041,597
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219 Vance St, Chapel Hill, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$633,669
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312 West University Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$837,969
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222 Vance St, Chapel Hill, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3543 Sq. Ft.	$1,262,410

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Listing provided courtesy of: Fathom Realty NC, LLC

Listing agent: Kent Wiles (9193069959)

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