NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 James St Durham, NC 27707

Forest Hills Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
675 Sq Ft
9,453 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold September 30, 2022

Last sale price $235,000 $348 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Living Room
  • Lakewood Montessori Middle School Rated A-
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of September 2022

Make this cute Tuscaloosa-Lakewood bungalow your own! So much potential for upgrades, addition and/or accessory dwelling unit with large backyard. New carpet and LPV flooring. Amazing location and only 2 miles from Duke and downtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Whaley

Frasher Whaley Realty Group License #262351 Listed on: 08/08/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Clara Harrison

Inhabit Real Estate License #298218

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,453 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68x131x69x138

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 675 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Schools

  • Lakewood Elementary School
  • Brogden Middle School
  • Jordan High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include unknown

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,488

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 675.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 68x131x69x138
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Cooling Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 675.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 9452.52
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.217
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 675.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.22
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Gravel
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Jordan
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Brogden

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 68x131x69x138
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9452.52
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1488.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $235,000 -- --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $235,000 -11.3% $348 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Price Changed $265,000 -5.3% $393 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Sale $279,900 -- $415 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,974 $141,528 $48,800 $92,728
2023 $1,854 $141,408 $48,680 $92,728
2022 $1,488 $116,239 $48,680 $67,559
2021 $1,481 $116,239 $48,680 $67,559
2020 $1,446 $116,239 $48,680 $67,559
2019 $1,511 $121,485 $48,680 $72,805
2018 $1,591 $117,272 $45,600 $71,672
2017 $1,579 $117,272 $45,600 $71,672
2016 $1,526 $117,272 $45,600 $71,672
2015 $831 $60,000 $29,067 $30,933
2014 $831 $60,000 $29,067 $30,933
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Whaley

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    John Whaley

    Frasher Whaley Realty Group

    (919) 475-3891

    1 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    John Whaley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Clara Harrison

    Inhabit Real Estate

    (919) 886-0928

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Clara Harrison
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2467207

Doorify MLS

APN: 107825

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27707 Forest Hills

1521 James St, Durham, NC

Not Listed for Sale

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