This beautifully renovated home combines modern updates with classic charm. Inside, you'll find all-new flooring, baseboards, crown molding, & new doors with updated hardware. A custom-built electric fireplace creates a cozy centerpiece, while energy-efficient LED fixtures brighten the home. The fully renovated kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry with a tall pantry for added storage, elegant butcher block countertops, premium LG stainless steel appliances, & a custom laundry nook. The bathroom feels like a spa with a new tub, custom tile walls, vanity, and matching gold finishes. The spacious 0.34-acre lot offers room to relax, garden, or even build an addition like others on the street. The backyard's protected bamboo scenery provides natural privacy, complemented by custom front & back porches, a new gravel driveway, finished crawl space, & storage. The neighborhood is welcoming, with neighbors, yet just minutes from Durham's best. Downtown is less than 10 minutes away with dining, DPAC, and Durham Bulls games.
For sale
Price cut: $500 (12/2)
$348,500
1606 James St, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
917sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
0.3 Acres Lot
$346,900 Zestimate®
$380/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom-built electric fireplaceFully renovated kitchenFinished crawl spaceNew gravel drivewayCeiling-height cabinetryCrown moldingCustom tile walls
- 85 days |
- 627 |
- 36 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 02, 2025 at 01:25pm
Listed by:
Ralph M Harvey 561-888-1337,
ListWithFreedom.com
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10123040
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 917
- Total interior livable area: 917 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 917
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 104266
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $380/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $409,641
- Annual tax amount: $2,367
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$346,900
$330,000 - $364,000
$1,539/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $348,500-0.1%$380/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $349,000-2.5%$381/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Price change | $358,000-0.3%$390/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $359,000-4%$391/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $374,000-1.4%$408/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,061 +71.6% | $409,641 +141.4% |
| 2024 | $2,367 +6.5% | $169,692 |
| 2023 | $2,223 +2.3% | $169,692 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,020/mo
Principal & interest
$1689
Property taxes
$209
Home insurance
$122
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Tuscaloosa-Lakewood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori
- High: Durham - Jordan
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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