7 days on Rocket
#10107984, Jeremy Cleveland, Listing office: Keller Williams Elite Realty
Property details
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,181 sqft
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year built1910
ParkingDriveway, Paved
MLS #10109330
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Separate Shower
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Driveway, Paved
- Exterior: Deck, Porch Front, Wrap Around Porch, Gutters, Storage
- Architectural Style: National Historic Designation
- Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $455,000
- Price/SqFt: $208
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,459
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Lakewood Ave., south on James, cross Bivins, house on right.
- Year Built: 1910
- Living Area: 2,181 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4 Acres
- MLS Number: 10109330
- MLS Name: Doorify MLS
- Office Name: Frasher Whaley Realty Group
- Office Phone: (919) 794-3233
- Office Email: jwhaley@frasherwhaley.com
- Listing Agent: John Whaley
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,726 | $4,459 |
| 2023 | $319,726 | $4,188 |
| 2022 | $319,726 | $4,092 |
| 2021 | $319,726 | $4,072 |
| 2020 | $319,726 | $3,977 |
| 2019 | $319,726 | $3,977 |
| 2018 | $211,313 | $2,866 |
| 2017 | $211,313 | $2,845 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Lakewood Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•2520 Vesson Ave
7
Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.8 mi
•909 Cobb St
2
C.C. Spaulding Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•1531 S Roxboro St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,045. Most Durham, NC residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
40%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Continuing Education Courses
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Express/Express For Men
New York & Company
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Volkswagen
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1508 James St
The listing price of 1508 James St property is $455,000.
The property 1508 James St is a house located in Durham, North Carolina, 27707.
Active Listing: 1508 James St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1508 James St are: Lakewood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), C.C. Spaulding Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lakewood Montessori Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Rogers-Herr Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Healthy Start Academy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), J D Clement Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Durham School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hillside High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,459 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1508 James St has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 1508 James St is 2,181 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1508 James St is 1910.
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 July 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $455,000.
Durham, NC housing market in June 2025 saw over 87 listings sold above listed price, more than 80 sold at listed price and over 173 sold below. In June 2025 in Durham, NC there were 0.3% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 31 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $424,428.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.