Welcome to 4208 Malvern Rd - a South Durham gem inside and out! Walk into the open concept living space perfect for chat around the fire or hosting dining parties. Enjoy your morning coffee in the charming sunroom and a glass of wine in the evening on the screened porch or expansive back deck. The hardwoods throughout the main level create great flow from the main living space to the three bedrooms. Downstairs, a flex space with separate exterior entrance is a perfect bonus room, home office, guest space, or potential rental/multi-generational home. The large yard is full of stunning plants including a mature muscadine vine, mulberry bush, several beautiful peonies in the front beds, and three different kinds of daffodils in the spring time. All these wonderful features conveniently located to downtown Durham, Chapel Hill, and RDU International Airport.
For sale
$515,000
4208 Malvern Rd, Durham, NC 27707
3beds
2,263sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.47 Acres Lot
$501,100 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mulberry bushExpansive back deckCharming sunroomMature muscadine vineScreened porchThree bedroomsOpen concept living space
- 16 days
- 2,871
- 427
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ellen P Bell 252-671-7299,
Urban Durham Realty
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10196163
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 154.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 11.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 122.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 175.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.4
Den
- Level: Lower
- Area: 174.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 13.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 89.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 11.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 11.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 76.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.8 x 11.3
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 37.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.2
Sunroom
- Level: Additional
- Area: 77.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 4.3
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Chute
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,263
- Total interior livable area: 2,263 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,490
- Finished area below ground: 773
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 136516
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southwood Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $420,586
- Annual tax amount: $4,274
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$501,100
$476,000 - $526,000
$3,040/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $515,000+51.5%$228/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/6/2020 | Sold | $340,000+10.4%$150/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2290185 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2019 | Pending sale | $308,000$136/sqft |
Source: 501 Nest Realty #2290185 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $308,000+62.1%$136/sqft |
Source: 501 Nest Realty #2290185 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2013 | Sold | $190,000-12.8%$84/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2013 | Price change | $218,000-4.2%$96/sqft |
Source: Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties, LLC #1877829 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2013 | Listed for sale | $227,500$101/sqft |
Source: Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties, LLC #1877829 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2013 | Listing removed | $227,500$101/sqft |
Source: Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties, LLC #1877829 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $227,500$101/sqft |
Source: Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties, LLC #1877829 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,169 +5.6% | $420,586 +48.7% |
| 2024 | $3,947 +6.5% | $282,927 |
| 2023 | $3,706 +2.3% | $282,927 |
| 2022 | $3,621 +0.5% | $282,927 |
| 2021 | $3,604 +2.4% | $282,927 |
| 2020 | $3,519 | $282,927 |
| 2019 | $3,519 | $282,927 +18.7% |
| 2018 | $3,519 +9.7% | $238,309 |
| 2017 | $3,209 +3.5% | $238,309 |
| 2016 | $3,101 | $238,309 +12.1% |
| 2015 | $3,101 +5.4% | $212,608 |
| 2014 | $2,943 | $212,608 |
| 2013 | -- | $212,608 |
| 2012 | -- | $212,608 |
| 2011 | $2,771 +0.4% | $212,608 |
| 2010 | $2,759 +4% | $212,608 |
| 2009 | $2,654 | $212,608 |
| 2008 | $2,654 +20.5% | $212,608 +36.3% |
| 2007 | $2,203 +1.4% | $155,985 |
| 2006 | $2,171 | $155,985 |
| 2005 | $2,171 +1.4% | $155,985 |
| 2004 | $2,142 | $155,985 |
| 2003 | -- | $155,985 |
| 2002 | $1,970 +31.8% | $155,985 +69% |
| 2000 | $1,495 | $92,300 |
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Neighborhood: Valleybrook
Nearby schools
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.




