Renewed classic fully furnished home (with 3 beds, smart TVs, lamps, tables, chairs, cookware, plates, glasses, mugs, silverware) in the most central location in all of Durham. Peaceful tree-lined community just outside of downtown but walkable to coffee, beer, and the best food in town. 10 minutes or less to Duke campus, Duke hospital, downtown Durham. 20 minutes to RTP, UNC, and RDU airport. Located in the Rockwood/Lakewood neighborhoods walkable to all the foodie highlights (James Beard award-winning Saltbox Seafood Joint, Guglhupf Cafe, Fosters Market, Beer Study, Q Shack BBQ, Nuvotaco, and more). 1940s home completely renovated like a new build as of June 2023. Every inch of the house redone including all new appliances and HVAC. Ultrafast fiber internet connection. Smart home (thermostat, video doorbell, smart switches and lights, smart TVs) with Alexa-enabled devices in every room and USB outlets throughout. Driveway parking off street for up to 3 cars. Large private fenced backyard. Brand new everything!
Pet exception for dogs only. Additional monthly pet rent $125 and additional refundable security deposit.
No smoking of any kind (inside or outside). All utilities (electric/gas, water, internet) are responsibility of tenant and will be added to base rent. Fiber internet is $70, electric/gas is usually around $80 (gas higher in winter, electricity higher in summer), water is around $50. Required professional clean every other month with our preferred cleaners (Bright Sunshine) or an approved substitute. Open to full year or academic year lease terms. Open to renting to students depending on the circumstances.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,450/moFees may apply
2003 James St, Durham, NC 27707
2beds
1,022sqft
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Single family residence
Available Sun Oct 18 2026
Dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Central
What's special
Fully furnished homeSmart tvsLarge private fenced backyardPeaceful tree-lined communityUsb outlets throughoutBrand new everythingAll new appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,022 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 107684
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,450-5.7%$2/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listing removed | $2,599$3/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $2,599-1.9%$3/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Price change | $2,650-5.4%$3/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,800+12%$3/sqft |
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| 6/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/23/2024 | Price change | $2,500-3.8%$2/sqft |
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| 3/16/2024 | Price change | $2,600-3.7%$3/sqft |
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| 3/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,700+8%$3/sqft |
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| 8/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/15/2023 | Price change | $2,500-13.8%$2/sqft |
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| 7/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900$3/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Sold | $400,000+3.9%$391/sqft |
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| 6/5/2023 | Pending sale | $385,000$377/sqft |
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| 5/31/2023 | Contingent | $385,000$377/sqft |
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| 5/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $385,000+102.6%$377/sqft |
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| 11/1/2021 | Sold | $190,000+18.8%$186/sqft |
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| 10/18/2021 | Contingent | $160,000$157/sqft |
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| 10/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $160,000+95.1%$157/sqft |
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| 9/25/2001 | Sold | $82,000+20.6%$80/sqft |
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| 1/6/1998 | Sold | $68,000$67/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Long Meadow
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lakewood ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Lakewood Montessori Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi







