Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,500 sqft$203/sqft
1209 N James St, Rome, NY 13440
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$203/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This quintessential 4 bedroom Center Hall Colonial is bursting with character, from its gleaming hardwood floors and rich original woodwork, to the inviting front porch, charming wood burning fireplace, and all of the thoughtful modern updates throughout. The home's functional floor plan is anchored by an updated kitchen with stunning Cambria quartz countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, NEW tile flooring and an attractive butcher block workspace. A perfect blend of classic...This quintessential 4 bedroom Center Hall Colonial is bursting with character, from its gleaming hardwood floors and rich original woodwork, to the inviting front porch, charming wood burning fireplace, and all of the thoughtful modern updates throughout. The home's functional floor plan is anchored by an updated kitchen with stunning Cambria quartz countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, NEW tile flooring and an attractive butcher block workspace. A perfect blend of classic charm & contemporary function. The home features both an updated full and half bath, plus peace of mind with major mechanical & structural improvements, including a NEW ROOF (2023)! All NEW vinyl windows throughout (2019)! NEW Trane high efficiency furnace & central A/C (2019)! Nest thermostat, Nest Smoke & Carbon detectors & Nest doorbell all remain in the home. NEW tile kitchen floor (2025)! Brand NEW Trex deck (2024)! NEW porch ceiling (2024)! NEW sewer line & sidewalk (2020)! NEW pool liner, cover, pump & filter! NEW fencing & gate (2021 & 2022)! NEW stone patio & walkway (2021)! Low wood deck reinforced to support hot tub with attractive privacy screening (2019 & 2021). Updated electrical service with NEW 200 amp main and NEW sub panel. Updated plumbing. Spray foam insulation in walk up attic, NEW garage door opener (2017)! NEW Front porch roof, front porch supports reconstructed & facing rebuilt & a stunning NEW front porch ceiling. NEW back porch roof with new framing & new ceiling. Freshly painted exterior & interior. NEW blacktop driveway with extra parking (2020)! And always a big plus... DRY usable basement space! Out back, escape to the fully fenced BACKYARD OASIS, complete w/ in-ground pool, multiple areas for lounging & entertaining, raised bed gardens & the Trex deck extends your living space outdoors w/ low maintenance style. Set on a tree-lined street with sidewalks, this home features the best of community living w/ a neighborhood park just steps away & convenient access to shopping, schools & everyday amenities. A fun bonus... there's a chicken coop! The serious bonus... you will enjoy LOWWW taxes, not typically found in this location.
  • Listed by: Lori A. Frieden 315.339.2222 lorifriedensells@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Faith Properties R
Listing closed: 02/18/2026 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: S1651844

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$255,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

Rome, NY

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Location

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Property Information for 1209 North James Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,411 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Styles Of Residence: Colonial, Two Story
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: Detached, Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Nearest Cross Street: E Sycamore St
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School Name: Ridge Mills Elementary
  • Elementary School District: Rome
  • High School Name: Rome Free Academy
  • High School District: Rome
  • Middle School Name: Lyndon H Strough Middle
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rome
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 2.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rome-Inside-301301
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,411.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1500.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12197.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 301301-223-020-0002-020-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 20
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $64,200
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Spray Foam Insulation, Pex Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Pool, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Other Structures: Poultry Coop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Roof Description: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Workshop
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Levels: Two
  • Sq Ft Total: 1500.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2

Property History for 1209 North James Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #S1651844

$305,000
Feb 18, 2026

Sold

WNYREIS #S1651844

$305,000
Feb 18, 2026

Sold

Central New York Information Services #S1651844

$305,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #S1651844

$305,000
02/18/2026

Sold

WNYREIS #S1651844

$305,000
02/18/2026

Sold

Central New York Information Services #S1651844

$305,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1209 North James Street

Taxable ValueLand$18,300Additions$45,900Total$64,200
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningR-1-8CountyONEIDAAPN301301 223.020-2-20

Schools near 1209 North James Street

This home is within Rome City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ridge Mills Elementary School
PublicK to 6

George R Staley Upper Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Lyndon H Strough Middle School
Public7 to 8

Rome Free Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1209 North James Street, Rome, NY 13440
$305,000
4
1,500
12,197
$112,000
4
1,950
11,000
$257,500
3
2,037
12,197
$123,000
4
1,560
3
2,184
5,663
$149,350
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1,978
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