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1508 James St, Durham, NC, 27707

$523,000

Home List Price

$6,211*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths
2,181 SqFt
$240/SqFt
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1508 James St, Durham$523,000

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$6,211*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway, Paved
Year Built1910
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #10048575
Lot Size0.40 Acres
StatusActive

About 1508 James St

This historic Tuscaloosa-Lakewood 3BR/3BA home has so much to offer! The Rigsbee House was built circa 1910 and has a large foyer, beautiful hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, moldings, mantles, and a versatile floor plan. Downstairs bedroom and laundry and two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs with an office/bonus area off one of the upstairs bedrooms. Great outdoor space with front porch and rear deck overlooking large back yard. Huge .4-acre lot that's 291' deep! Terrific opportunity to customize and make this your dream home or live in it as it is. Located on a wonderful street only 2 miles from Duke and downtown Durham.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: National Historic Designation
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 2,181 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Frasher Whaley Realty Group
  • Office Phone: (919) 794-3233
  • Listing Agent: John Whaley

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway, Paved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.40 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • J D Clement Early College High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Hillside New Tech High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • City of Medicine Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Rogers-Herr Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Sherwood Githens Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Lakewood Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
  • R N Harris Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Pearsontown Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Lakewood Ave., south on James, cross Bivins, house on right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $523,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $240/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,073
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Durham, NC

City

Med. Sold Price

$419.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$232

Avg. Days On Market

24

# of Sold Homes

266

1508 James St vs Durham

28 DAYS ON ROCKET

+4 Days

$523,000

+$103K More

$240/SqFt

+$8 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $103K more than the Median Sold Price and $8/SqFt more than other homes in Durham, NC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Triangle MLS
  • MLS Number: #10048575

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Frasher Whaley Realty Group
  • Office Phone: (919) 794-3233
  • Listing Agent: John Whaley

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,073$319,726
2020$3,977$319,726
2019$3,977$319,726
2018$2,866$211,313
2017$2,845$211,313

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Lakewood Elementary School

  • 2520 Vesson Ave

  • 0.54 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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9
/10

  • R N Harris Elementary School

  • 1520 Cooper St

  • 2.54 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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9
/10

  • Pearsontown Elementary School

  • 4915 Barbee Rd

  • 3.76 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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8
/10

  • Rogers-Herr Middle School

  • 911 W Cornwallis Rd

  • 0.94 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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7
/10

  • Sherwood Githens Middle School

  • 4800 Chapel Hill Rd

  • 4.10 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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10
/10

  • J D Clement Early College High School

  • 1801 Fayetteville St

  • 1.71 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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8
/10

  • Hillside New Tech High School

  • 3727 Fayetteville St

  • 2.36 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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8
/10

  • City of Medicine Academy

  • 301 Crutchfield St

  • 3.95 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,045. Most Durham, NC residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 1508 James St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1508 James St property is $523,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1508 James St is a house located in Durham, North Carolina, 27707.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1508 James St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1508 James St are:
Lakewood Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
R N Harris Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Pearsontown Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Rogers-Herr Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Sherwood Githens Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
J D Clement Early College High School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10
Hillside New Tech High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
City of Medicine Academy: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,073 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1508 James St has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1508 James St is 2,181 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1508 James St is 1910.

Rocket Homes›North Carolina›Durham County›Durham›27707›1508 James St

This home is located at 1508 James St in Durham, NC and zip code 27707 in the Tuscaloosa-Lakewood neighborhood. This 2,181 square foot home, which was built in 1910, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $523,000.

In August 2024 more than 72 listings in Durham, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 75 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 119 were sold below. In August 2024 in Durham, NC there were 1% less homes for sale than in July 2024. While the average time on the market in August 2024 was 24 days, the median list price was $419,949.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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