Durham, NC 27707,1508 James Street
Listed by Frasher Whaley Realty Group
Bought with Compass -- Raleigh

$475,000

$455,000

4.4%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,181 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 08/25/2025

Key Details

Sold Price $475,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,181 sqft

Price per Sqft $217

Subdivision Not In A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 10109330

Sold Date 08/25/25

Style House,Site Built

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,181

Year Built 1910

Annual Tax Amount $4,460

Lot Size 0.400 Acres

Acres 0.4

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Triangle MLS

Property 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 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.

Location

State NC

County Durham

Direction From Lakewood Ave., south on James, cross Bivins, house on right.

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Primary Bedroom Level Main

Interior

Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Separate Shower

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Window Features Blinds

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Rain Gutters, Storage

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

Roof Type Shingle

Street Surface Paved

Porch Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around

Garage No

Private Pool No

Building

Faces From Lakewood Ave., south on James, cross Bivins, house on right.

Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style National Historic Designation

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Durham - Lakewood

Middle Schools Durham - Lakewood Montessori

High Schools Durham - Jordan

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 0821138211

Special Listing Condition Standard

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