NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1613 James St Durham, NC 27707

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $505,000 - $588,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$450/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2023

Last sale price $478,000 $398 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,296/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lakewood Montessori Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2023

This rare cottage in central Lakewood embraces serene living in a private and natural setting. Tucked on a very large lot, you won't want to leave the expansive, front screened porch. Sliding glass doors from the kitchen open to a large, tiered back deck for entertaining and grilling. Meandering paths throughout are lined with perennials which add year round delight and afford quiet seating areas of repose in a truly magical garden. Two large sheds for storage and ample parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Herst

Urban Durham Realty License #267349 Listed on: 03/03/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Simpson

Nest Realty of the Triangle License #292889

Nest Realty of the Triangle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 146x198x144x198
  • Water-Smart Landscaping
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Cottage
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,529

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Craftsman, Farmhouse, Rustic, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 566.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 566.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 146x198x144x198
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Interior Features KitchenDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: M
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: M
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: This rare cottage in central Lakewood embraces serene living in a private and natural setting. Tucked on a very large lot, you won't want to leave the expansive, front screened porch. Sliding glass doors from the kitchen open to a large, tiered back deck for entertaining and grilling. Meandering paths throughout are lined with perennials which add year round delight and afford quiet seating areas of repose in a truly magical garden. Two large sheds for storage and ample parking.
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cottage: Yes
  • Architectural Style Rustic: Yes
  • Green Water Conservation Water-Smart Landscaping: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 28749.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1200.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Shower
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.66
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Garden2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, On Street
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:Trail(s): Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 146x198x144x198
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28749.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1529.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2023
Closed on
Mar 31, 2023
Sold by
Nyberg Jonathan
Bought by
Mackler Mollie Elizabeth and Henschel Lauren Rose
Seller's Agent
Susan Herst
Urban Durham Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Simpson
Nest Realty of the Triangle
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$478,000
Premium/Discount to List
$53,000
12.47%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$540,012

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,012
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%
Original Mortgage
$430,200
Outstanding Balance
$417,754
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,258

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2016
Sold by
Wellborn Rebecca
Bought by
Nyberg Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2002
Sold by
Nyberg John and Wellborn Rebecca J
Bought by
Nyberg John and Wellborn Rebecca J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1999
Sold by
Elizabeth Lacaze Mary
Bought by
Nyberg Jonathan and Wellborn Rebecca J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,300
Interest Rate
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 1999
Sold by
Lacaze Mary Elizabeth and Dyer Martha Susan
Bought by
Lacaze Mary Elizabeth
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mackler Mollie Elizabeth $478,000 None Listed On Document
Mackler Mollie Elizabeth $478,000 None Listed On Document
Nyberg Jonathan -- --
Nyberg John -- --
Nyberg Jonathan $114,000 --
Lacaze Mary Elizabeth -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mackler Mollie Elizabeth $430,200
Closed Mackler Mollie Elizabeth $430,200
Previous Owner Nyberg Jonathan $115,000
Previous Owner Nyberg Jonathan $108,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $478,000 -- --
04/11/2023 04/11/23 Sold $478,000 +12.5% $398 / Sq Ft
03/04/2023 03/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2023 03/02/23 For Sale $425,000 -- $354 / 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
2025 $5,901 $595,248 $390,100 $205,148
2024 $4,242 $304,139 $66,400 $237,739
2023 $3,984 $274,231 $66,440 $207,791
2022 $3,510 $274,231 $66,440 $207,791
2021 $3,493 $274,231 $66,440 $207,791
2020 $3,411 $274,231 $66,440 $207,791
2019 $3,411 $274,231 $66,440 $207,791
2018 $2,953 $217,682 $62,512 $155,170
2017 $2,931 $217,682 $62,512 $155,170
2016 $2,832 $217,682 $62,512 $155,170
2015 $2,324 $167,917 $27,066 $140,851
2014 $2,324 $167,917 $27,066 $140,851
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Susan Herst

    Urban Durham Realty

    (919) 414-3064

    7 in this area

    124 Total Sales

    Susan Herst
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mark Simpson

    Nest Realty of the Triangle

    (919) 627-2500

    4 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Mark Simpson
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2497516

Doorify MLS

APN: 107840

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27707 Forest Hills

1613 James St, Durham, NC

Not Listed for Sale

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