It's the original charm paired with the outstanding addition and updates that makes this Tuscaloosa Lakewood bungalow so special! The Ellen Weinstein Architect designed kitchen and laundry room addition perfectly blends the warmth of the old with the light and loft of the new. An absolutely stunning chefs kitchen with center island built for creativity and to entertain, is functional and beautiful all at once. Fine materials of quartz counters, ocean blue tile backsplash, extra lights, upgraded appliances and with picture windows that frame the large, lush back yard, you can feel serenity inside and out. It's an oasis in the middle of everything we love about Durham! With three bedrooms plus an office, there is exceptional flexibility and livability for everyone. Whether you need a home office, studio, teen suite or roommates, this James Street cutie delivers. All within a stroll to Guglhupf, Fosters, Lakewood, Grub, The Co-op and more. Close proximity to downtown, Duke, DPAC and Bulls Stadium. Come be delighted by gorgeous hardwoods throughout, all new windows, newer hvac and front garden with sweet perennials and natives that call in the birds and butterflies. Even an unfinished basement that is ideal for storage or workshop!
Pending
$465,000
1604 James St, Durham, NC 27707
3beds
1,370sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
0.28 Acres Lot
$380,700 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original charmExtra lightsQuartz countersGorgeous hardwoods throughoutAll new windowsOcean blue tile backsplashUpgraded appliances
- 4 days |
- 622 |
- 37 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexis Rudolph 919-428-3160,
Chapel Hill Realty Group, Inc.
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10175412
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,370
- Total interior livable area: 1,370 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,370
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Landscaped, Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 104267
- Zoning: R-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tuscaloosa
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $483,037
- Annual tax amount: $4,788
- Date on market: 6/20/2026
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$380,700
$354,000 - $411,000
$1,991/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $465,000$339/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $465,000+75.5%$339/sqft |
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| 5/4/2020 | Sold | $265,000$193/sqft |
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| 3/30/2020 | Pending sale | $265,000$193/sqft |
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| 3/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $265,000+176%$193/sqft |
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| 4/5/2001 | Sold | $96,000+37.1%$70/sqft |
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| 7/1/1998 | Sold | $70,000$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,788 +26.1% | $483,037 +77.4% |
| 2024 | $3,799 +14.2% | $272,315 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $3,326 +2.3% | $253,881 |
| 2022 | $3,249 +0.5% | $253,881 |
| 2021 | $3,234 +38.4% | $253,881 +35.2% |
| 2020 | $2,337 | $187,840 |
| 2019 | $2,337 | $187,840 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $2,337 +1.4% | $171,189 |
| 2017 | $2,305 +3.5% | $171,189 |
| 2016 | $2,227 | $171,189 +75.1% |
| 2015 | $2,227 +64.6% | $97,745 |
| 2014 | $1,353 | $97,745 |
| 2013 | -- | $97,745 |
| 2012 | -- | $97,745 |
| 2011 | $1,274 +0.4% | $97,745 |
| 2010 | $1,269 +4% | $97,745 |
| 2009 | $1,220 | $97,745 |
| 2008 | $1,220 +21.4% | $97,745 +37.3% |
| 2007 | $1,005 +1.4% | $71,184 |
| 2006 | $991 | $71,184 |
| 2005 | $991 +1.4% | $71,184 |
| 2004 | $977 | $71,184 |
| 2003 | -- | $71,184 |
| 2002 | $899 | $71,184 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Tuscaloosa-Lakewood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Lakewood Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Lakewood Montessori Middle School
- High: Chatham - Jordan Matthews High
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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