NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2005 James St Durham, NC 27707

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $418,000 - $502,203

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,142 Sq Ft
$391/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 30, 2024

Last sale price $407,000 $356 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,816 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Lakewood Montessori Middle School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of January 2024

Nestled in the heart of the Durham's Rockwood neighborhood you will find this timeless and charming 1946 bungalow. Classic architecture with modern comfort seamlessly blend this vintage gem, that offers warm hardwood floors throughout, along with the ageless beauty of slate in the kitchen and dining/sunroom. Two bedrooms, one-bath, a generous family room along with an office/flex space with built-ins for your collection of choice. A fenced backyard and dettached garage with workshop space offer so many options. Close to Q Shack, Beer Study, Fosters and Guglhupf. Do not miss the chance to own a piece of Rockwood's history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roney Brown

Keller Williams Realty License #293474 Listed on: 12/22/2023

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ingrid Conley

eXp Realty, LLC - C License #304629

eXp Realty, LLC - C

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53x150x54
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1,142 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Scuttle Attic Hole
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch
  • Awning

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property held in a trust
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0821201085

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Rockwood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Workshop Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,125

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1946
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Rockwood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1142.17
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 360.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 360.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 53x150x54
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Syndication Remarks2: Nestled in the heart of the Durham's Rockwood neighborhood you will find this timeless and charming 1946 bungalow. Classic architecture with modern comfort seamlessly blend this vintage gem, that offers warm hardwood floors throughout, along with the ageless beauty of slate in the kitchen and dining/sunroom. Two bedrooms, one-bath, a generous family room along with an office/flex space with built-ins for your collection of choice. A fenced backyard and dettached garage with workshop space offer so many options. Close to Q Shack, Beer Study, Fosters and Guglhupf. Do not miss the chance to own a piece of Rockwood's history.
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Attic Features Scuttle: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Heating Gas Pack2: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • Cooling Gas3: Yes
  • Flooring Slate: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1142.17
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Main
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing Wood2: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Disclosures Lead Based Paint: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions Trust: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 8276.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • Association Amenities Workshop Area: Yes
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 1142.17
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Smooth Ceilings
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Acres: 0.19
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Seller Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Deck, Porch
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Awning(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Awning(s)2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Paved2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Garage(s): Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 1.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Pack, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas, Gas Pack
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:None: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 53x150x54
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0821201085

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3125.0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Map Number: 10-11

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Lakewood

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$446,301

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2023
Closed on
Jan 27, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Roney Brown
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Conley
eXp Realty, LLC - C
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$407,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.93%
Views
405

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%
Original Mortgage
$366,300
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$407,000 Investors Title
$299,000 None Available
$160,000 None Available
$138,000 None Available
$94,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $366,300
Previous Owner $160,000
Previous Owner $138,000
Previous Owner $74,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/30/2024 01/30/24 Sold $407,000 -1.9% $356 / Sq Ft
01/08/2024 01/08/24 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2023 12/22/23 For Sale $415,000 -- $363 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

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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 $4,866 $490,833 $279,650 $211,183
2024 $3,328 $238,585 $47,680 $190,905
2023 $3,125 $238,585 $47,680 $190,905
2022 $3,054 $238,585 $47,680 $190,905
2021 $3,039 $238,585 $47,680 $190,905
2020 $2,968 $238,585 $47,680 $190,905
2019 $2,968 $238,585 $47,680 $190,905
2018 $1,960 $144,510 $44,700 $99,810
2017 $1,946 $144,510 $44,700 $99,810
2016 $1,880 $163,781 $44,700 $119,081
2015 $1,520 $109,820 $19,585 $90,235
2014 -- $109,820 $19,585 $90,235
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Roney Brown

    Keller Williams Realty

    (919) 641-8659

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Roney Brown
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  • Ingrid Conley

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Ingrid Conley

    eXp Realty, LLC - C

    (919) 259-8794

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Ingrid Conley
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10003229

Doorify MLS

APN: 107685

North Carolina Durham County Durham 27707 Forest Hills

2005 James St, Durham, NC

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