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Sold for $480,000
    • $480,000

    3820 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707

    3beds
    1,998sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1963
    0.51 Acres Lot
    $496,500 Zestimate®
    $240/sqft
    $2,644 Estimated rent

    Home value

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    $472,000 - $521,000

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    What's special

    Flat fenced yardHuge deck
    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.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Laura Van Leer Richardson 919-904-0756,

    Relevate Real Estate Inc.

    Bought with:

    Nathan Desharnais, 359938

    DASH Carolina

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10154155MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 191.1 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 x 14.7
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 159.5 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11 x 14.5
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 104.5 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9.5 x 11
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 164.98 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11.3 x 14.6
    Other
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 27 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 3.6 x 7.5
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 285.56 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12.1 x 23.6
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 175.2 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 x 14.6
    Laundry
    • Description: Mud/Laundry Room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 121.59 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6.3 x 19.3
    Office
    • Description: Flex Room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 115.92 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8.4 x 13.8
    Recreation room
    • Description: 2nd flex room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 115.92 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8.4 x 13.8
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Gas Pack
    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, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Quartz Counters
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • 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: Private Yard, Storage, Fenced Yard
    • 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, Landscaped, Private, Hardwood Trees
    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
    Materials
    • Shake Siding
    • Foundation: Crawlspace
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • 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
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • 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
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/13/2026Sold$480,000-4%$240/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10154155 Report a problem
    3/30/2026Pending sale$499,900$250/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10154155 Report a problem
    3/20/2026Listed for sale$499,900+17.6%$250/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #10154155 Report a problem
    12/15/2021Sold$425,000+1.4%$213/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/15/2021Contingent$419,000$210/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2418699 Report a problem
    11/12/2021Listed for sale$419,000+36%$210/sqft
    Source: Doorify MLS #2418699 Report a problem
    6/5/2019Sold$308,000+4.4%$154/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/29/2019Pending sale$295,000$148/sqft
    Source: Fathom Realty NC, LLC #2251086 Report a problem
    4/26/2019Listed for sale$295,000+79.3%$148/sqft
    Source: Fathom Realty NC, LLC #2251086 Report a problem
    6/30/2005Sold$164,500$82/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Durham - Murray Massenburg Elementary
    • Middle: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
    • High: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

    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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