Welcome to this beautifully updated home on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Harps Mill neighborhood of North Raleigh. With 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,789 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home blends timeless charm with modern comfort—perfect for everyday living and easy entertaining. From the moment you arrive, the inviting curb appeal sets the tone with a front porch, fresh landscaping, and mature trees that frame the property. Step inside to find a bright, open layout filled with so many thoughtful upgrades. The main level features luxury vinyl flooring, crown molding, and smooth ceilings throughout. At the heart of the home is a fully renovated kitchen, done in 2023, complete with quartz countertops, a center island, stainless steel appliances, and updated lighting. Just off the kitchen is a light-filled living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace with a charming surround overlooking the backyard, as well as the spacious formal dining room with plantation shutters that offer both elegance and privacy. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms including a generously sized primary suite that offers a relaxing retreat. The en suite bathroom has been stylishly renovated with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and modern finishes. Two additional bedrooms share an updated full bathroom, and the convenient upstairs laundry room adds ease to your daily routine. You'll also find new Andersen double-hung windows throughout the upper level, enhancing energy efficiency and natural light. This home has been upgraded with fresh paint throughout, brand new carpet throughout, updated lighting fixtures, and improvements to both the front and back outdoor spaces. Outdoor living is just as enjoyable with a refreshed deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard, providing a private space for entertaining, grilling, or simply relaxing in the shade. The yard is landscaped and ready for pets, gardening, or play. A two-car attached garage and additional driveway space offer parking for up to four vehicles. Located within Raleigh city limits and just minutes from I-540, this home offers quick access to North Raleigh's best shopping, dining, parks, and schools. Even better—there's no HOA fees! Whether you're sipping coffee on the front porch, hosting dinner parties in the formal dining room, or enjoying weekend barbecues on the back deck, this home checks every box for comfort, style, and location. Don't miss the opportunity to make this move-in-ready North Raleigh home your own!
Pending
Price cut: $15K (7/7)
$459,999
8640 Swarthmore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615
3beds
1,789sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1993
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$450,700 Zestimate®
$257/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesFront porchWood-burning fireplaceUpdated lighting fixturesSmooth ceilingsCrown moldingRefreshed deck
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- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 07:08am
Listed by:
Chris Gorman 919-645-7212,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10104187

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Shutters
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,789
- Total interior livable area: 1,789 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,789
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Permeable Paving, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 1717981409
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Masonite
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
- Major remodel year: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Harps Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $257/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $412,472
- Annual tax amount: $3,602
- Date on market: 6/19/2025
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