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.
Sold for $407,000 on 01/30/24
$407,000
2005 James St, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
1,142sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
8,276.4 Square Feet Lot
$408,800 Zestimate®
$356/sqft
$1,557 Estimated rent
Home value
$408,800
$384,000 - $437,000
$1,557/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 12:05am
Listed by:
Roney Brown 919-641-8659,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Ingrid Conley, 304629
Realty One Group Greener Side
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10003229
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,142
- Total interior livable area: 1,142 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,142
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
- Dimensions: 53 x 150 x 54
- Features: Back Yard, Hardwood Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 0821201085
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Durham
- Subdivision: Rockwood
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2024 | Sold | $407,000-1.9%$356/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10003229 | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Pending sale | $415,000$363/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10003229 | ||
| 12/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $415,000$363/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10003229 | ||
| 12/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Doorify MLS #10002004 | ||
| 12/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $415,000+38.8%$363/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10002004 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,866 +46.2% | $490,833 +105.7% |
| 2024 | $3,328 +6.5% | $238,585 |
| 2023 | $3,125 +2.3% | $238,585 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Long Meadow
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Rogers-Herr MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood
- Middle: Durham - Brogden
- 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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Estimated market value
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