Quaint RANCH home in desirable Durham neighborhood. Hardwoods throughout most of living area including Bedrooms. Owners Suite with dual closets. HUGE Laundry room just off kitchen with sink, counter & cabinets for lots of additional STORAGE! OFFICE & FLEX rooms, both with window seats & tons of NATURAL LIGHT! HUGE DECK, flat FENCED yard. Roof New in 2024, HVAC in 2022. The location is ideally situated between DUKE and UNC, offers convenient access to shopping at Southpoint Mall, and the close proximity to I-40 allows for an easy commute to RTP and other areas in the Triangle. It also boasts a variety of amenities nearby, including multiple parks, the YMCA, and the Museum of Life and Science.
Sold for $480,000
$480,000
3820 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707
3beds
1,998sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1963
0.51 Acres Lot
$500,000 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$2,365 Estimated rent
Home value
$500,000
$475,000 - $525,000
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Listed by:
Laura Van Leer Richardson 919-904-0756,
Relevate Real Estate Inc.,
Jan Carmody 919-810-6217,
Relevate Real Estate Inc.
Bought with:
Nathan Desharnais, 359938
DASH Carolina
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10154155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,998
- Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,998
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 127 x 21 x 95 x 85 x 100 x 201
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 136528
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Shake Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
- Major remodel year: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $397,413
- Annual tax amount: $3,939
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Sold | $480,000-4%$240/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10154155 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Pending sale | $499,900$250/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+17.6%$250/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10154155 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2021 | Sold | $425,000+1.4%$213/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2418699 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2021 | Contingent | $419,000$210/sqft |
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| 11/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $419,000+36%$210/sqft |
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| 6/5/2019 | Sold | $308,000+4.4%$154/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2251086 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2019 | Pending sale | $295,000$148/sqft |
Source: Fathom Realty NC, LLC #2251086 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $295,000+79.3%$148/sqft |
Source: Fathom Realty NC, LLC #2251086 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2005 | Sold | $164,500$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,940 +10.2% | $397,413 +55.1% |
| 2024 | $3,575 +6.5% | $256,298 |
| 2023 | $3,357 +2.3% | $256,298 |
| 2022 | $3,280 +0.5% | $256,298 |
| 2021 | $3,265 +2.4% | $256,298 |
| 2020 | $3,188 | $256,298 |
| 2019 | $3,188 | $256,298 +35.1% |
| 2018 | $3,188 +24.8% | $189,646 |
| 2017 | $2,554 +2.5% | $189,646 -0.9% |
| 2016 | $2,491 | $191,429 -12.1% |
| 2015 | $2,491 -17.4% | $217,716 |
| 2014 | $3,014 | $217,716 |
| 2013 | -- | $217,716 |
| 2012 | -- | $217,716 |
| 2011 | $2,838 +0.4% | $217,716 |
| 2010 | $2,826 +4% | $217,716 |
| 2009 | $2,717 | $217,716 |
| 2008 | $2,717 | $217,716 +38% |
| 2007 | -- | $157,712 +18.1% |
| 2006 | $1,860 | $133,591 |
| 2005 | $1,860 +1.4% | $133,591 |
| 2004 | $1,834 | $133,591 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Valleybrook
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Southwest ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Murray Massenburg Elementary
- Middle: Durham - Githens
- High: Durham - Jordan
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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