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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1508 James St
General
- Sold For: $475,000
- Taxes: $4,460
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10109330
- Added to Site: 185 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Separate Shower
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
Location
- County: Durham
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
- Driving Directions: From Lakewood Ave., south on James, cross Bivins, house on right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle School: Durham - Lakewood Montessori
- High School: Durham - Jordan
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: National Historic Designation
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Blinds
- Building Size: 2181
- Square Feet: 2,181
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,181 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,424
- Frontage: City Street
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,460
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 821138211
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by Frasher Whaley Realty Group, John Whaley (919) 475-3891
Sold by Compass -- Raleigh, Johnny Chappell
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Schools
Schools serving 1508 James St
School District:Durham Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lakewood Elementary 2520 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC 27707 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Sherwood Githens Middle 4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Charles E Jordan Sr High School 6806 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707 | 9-12 | 4.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1508 James St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/25/2025
Sold
$475,000
4.4%
MLS
7/15/2025
Listed
$455,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1508 James Street, Durham, NC 27707 (MLS# 10109330) is a Single Family property that was sold at $475,000 on August 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 1508 James Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Durham? You can browse all Durham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

