306 S James Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
What's special
$5,000 SELLER-PAID BUYER CREDIT NOW OFFERED with acceptable offer. Some homes make an impression before you ever reach the front door. At 306 S James Street, the broad front porch, distinctive roofline, and timeless architectural details offer a fitting introduction to this 1928 Goldsboro home. What you may not expect: 3 parcels, 5 bedrooms, a DOWNSTAIRS primary suite, and practical updates that make its historic charm even more appealing. Including 304, 306, and 308 S James Street, this property offers over 2,000 square feet with room to gather, retreat, and make the space your own. An unusually wide entry creates a gracious welcome, opening to a living room with a cozy FIREPLACE. An elegant archway, intricate trimwork, and HARDWOOD floors give the home the texture and character that make older homes so memorable. The downstairs primary suite deserves a closer look. A large BAY WINDOW brings in natural light, while a private bath with a full WALK-IN SHOWER and a generous WALK-IN CLOSET make this a comfortable retreat on the main level. 4 additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, work, hobbies, or simply having a little more room. The bright kitchen pairs abundant cabinetry with generous counter space and a smooth-top range. Just beyond it, the oversized walk-in laundry room is a space with possibilities: organize a BULK pantry, set up your coffee station, tuck away countertop appliances, or create the drop zone that keeps the rest of the house running smoothly. Outside, the FENCED yard and DECK invite you to settle in, while RAMP access adds convenience. A separate WORKSHOP/storage building gives your tools, projects, and hobbies a place of their own. A detached two-car CARPORT includes its own fenced area, and the attached PORTE COCHERE brings a particularly useful touch of old-house design to everyday life--shelter at your doorstep when you arrive home with groceries or when the weather turns. Behind the character are updates worth knowing about: a ROOF installed in 2025, a WATER HEATER installed in 2024, and updated WINDOWS. Natural gas service and a whole-house GENERATOR bring modern convenience and added peace of mind to this historic home. With downtown Goldsboro's shops, dining, and Paramount Theatre nearby, plus convenient access to Herman Park and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, there is plenty to enjoy beyond the front porch. And when a little salt air calls, Atlantic Beach is approximately a two-hour drive away--close enough to trade your morning on the porch for an afternoon with your toes in the sand. Come for the architecture. Take a closer look at everything that comes with it.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Beth Hines 919-868-6316,
RE/MAX Southland Realty II,
Jenifer Culbertson 919-628-9936,
RE/MAX Southland Realty II
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 15.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 14.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 14.6
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 12.4
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 11.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.7
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 15.7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 16.6
Heating
- Gas Pack, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Master Downstairs, Walk-in Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Shower, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,087
- Total interior livable area: 2,087 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered, Concrete, On Site, Attached Carport, Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Storm Doors
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard
- View description: None
- Frontage type: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 2599841868
- Zoning: CBDH
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Goldsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,120
- Annual tax amount: $2,449
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 117 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$137/sqft |
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| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $289,900-1.7%$139/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $294,900+55.2%$141/sqft |
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| 11/13/2023 | Sold | $190,000-5%$91/sqft |
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| 11/2/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000$96/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Contingent | $200,000$96/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000$96/sqft |
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| 7/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $200,000$96/sqft |
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| 7/14/2023 | Contingent | $200,000$96/sqft |
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| 7/9/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000$96/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $200,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,449 | $186,120 |
| 2025 | $2,449 +311.4% | $186,120 +397.9% |
| 2024 | $595 +8.2% | $37,380 |
| 2023 | $550 +3.5% | $37,380 |
| 2022 | $532 +33.5% | $37,380 |
| 2021 | $398 -18.9% | $37,380 |
| 2020 | $491 | $37,380 |
| 2019 | $491 | $37,380 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $491 | $33,260 |
| 2017 | -- | $33,260 |
| 2016 | -- | $33,260 |
| 2015 | $437 -0.1% | $33,260 |
| 2014 | $438 | $33,260 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,260 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,260 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$280,800
$267,000 - $295,000
$1,843/mo
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