1508 James Street

Durham, NC 27707

$499,000
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,181 Sq. Ft.
$229 / Sq. Ft.
2,181
Sq. Ft.
$229
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by John Whaley • Frasher Whaley Realty Group

Property Details for 1508 James Street

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Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 10/01/2024 09:22 AM

Property Details for 1508 James Street

StatusActive
MLS #10048575
Days on Market60
Taxes$4,460 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyDurham County

Building Information for 1508 James Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Property Information for 1508 James Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Lakewood Ave., south on James, cross Bivins, house on right.
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.984357
  • Longitude: -78.926268
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,460.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 4
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2181.0
  • Architectural Style: National Historic Designation
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 0821138211
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Windows Treatment: Blinds
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Driveway, Paved, Wood Siding, Laundry Room, Main Level, Security System
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Laundry Room, Main Level, Driveway, Paved
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 5
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.7
  • Room Width: 10.7
  • Room Length: 12.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.2 x 15
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Length: 13.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.6
  • Room Width: 7.6
  • Room Length: 9.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15.1 x 15.3
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9.7 x 13.4
  • Room Width: 13.4
  • Room Length: 9.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.5
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Length: 13.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1508 James Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 1508 James Street

Taxable ValueLand$55,840Additions$263,886Total$319,726
Tax Record2023$4,188 ($349 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,136 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningRU-5CountyDURHAMAPN104279Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1508 James Street

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

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1508 James Street is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27707. This property was listed for sale on August 23, 2024 by Frasher Whaley Realty Group, it's currently listed at $499,000. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Morehead Montessori, Lakewood Elementary and Lakewood Montessori Middle School. 1508 James Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,181 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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