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1407 James St Durham, NC 27707

$287,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,099

Acres

0.35

Year

1929

Close Date

Apr 20, 2018

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$261

Date Listed

Mar 9, 2018

Description of 1407 James St, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 1407 James St, Durham, NC 27707 : Historic craftsman-style bungalow in Lakewood district on double lot. The 'Esther Williams House' has beautiful hardwood floors, updated bathroom with tile floor and surround, high-end stainless steel gas range and refrigerator, utility/mud room, large deck rebuilt this year, covered front porch ready for a porch swing, wired storage building/workshop, two decorative fireplaces, massive fenced-in backyard, entire home rewired, new top of the line HVAC and ductwork replaced (2017).

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 11:20 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$270,000

MLS #ID

2177757

Close Price

$287,000

Close Date

Apr 20, 2018

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,099

Acres

0.35

Year

1929

Days on Site

756 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$261

Date Listed

Mar 9, 2018

Location

Street Address

1407 James St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Not In A Subdivision

Driving Directions

Turn on W Lakewood Ave from Old Chapel Hill Rd & Take 1st right on James St. 1407 on left

Schools

Elementary School

Lakewood

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

1,099

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1929

Style

Bungalow

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$261

Lot Size (Acres)

0.35

Lot Dimensions

76 x 202 x 76 x 202

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room Combination and Master Downstairs

Appliances

Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator and Washer

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway, Gravel and Parking Pad

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Porch

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Historical Area

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Utility Room	Main
Other	Main
Other	Main
Workshop	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Brandon White, 919-410-7939, Better Homes & Gardens Real Es

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2177757

What's this home worth?

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$306K – $510K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$306K – $510K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

4/20/2018

Sold

$287,000

$261/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2177757

3/9/2018

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2177757

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$306K – $510K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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