3820 Swarthmore Road

Closed 5/13/26
Closed 5/13/26
Front
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Family Room
Dining_Breakfast Room
Owners Bedroom w-dual closets
Owners Bathroom
Laundry Room
Office
Full bath
Drop Zone
Flex Room
Deck
Fenced Yard
Storage Shed
Floor Plan Photo
Sold
Last Sold Price
$480,000
3 beds1,998 sqft
3820 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.51 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$240/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
  • Listed by: Laura Van Leer Richardson 919.904.0756 laura.richardson@relevate.life Brokerage DRE #C15350 • Relevate Real Estate Inc.
  • Listed by: Jan Carmody 919.810.6217 jan@relevate.life Brokerage DRE #C15350 • Relevate Real Estate Inc.
Listing closed: 05/13/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10154155
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Property Information for 3820 Swarthmore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,940 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Durham County
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Zoning Description: R-10
  • Subdivision: Southwood Forest
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.51 AC / 22,216 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Directions: I 40 to 751 North to Left on Garrett Rd. to Right on Swarthmore Rd, home on Left
  • Subdivision Name: Southwood Forest
  • Latitude: 35.934335
  • Longitude: -78.95694
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,939.56
Contract Information
  • Has Comp Sale: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-04-19
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Murray Massenburg Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1998.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Hardwood Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 127x21x95x85x100x201
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Parcel Number: 136528
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
  • Has Primary Residence: No
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.96
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Year Built Effective: 1963
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Construction Materials: Shake Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Shake Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas Pack
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Quartz Counters
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Room 1
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 14.7
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 14.5
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 9.5
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 11.3
  • Width: 14.6
Room 5
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.1
  • Width: 23.6
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 14.6
Room 7
  • Type: Laundry
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Mud/Laundry Room
  • Length: 6.3
  • Width: 19.3
Room 8
  • Type: Office
  • Level: Main
  • Description: Flex Room
  • Length: 8.4
  • Width: 13.8
Room 9
  • Type: Recreation Room
  • Level: Main
  • Description: 2nd flex room
  • Length: 8.4
  • Width: 13.8
Room 10
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 3.6
  • Width: 7.5

Property History for 3820 Swarthmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2026

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10154155

$480,000—
Apr 27, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1938747310

$480,000—
Apr 27, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1941870643

$480,000

+2.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2026

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10154155

$480,000
04/27/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1938747310

$480,000
04/27/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1941870643

$480,000

+2.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 3820 Swarthmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$196,300Additions$201,113Total$397,413
Tax Record2025$3,940 ($328 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,976 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN136528

Schools near 3820 Swarthmore Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morehead Montessori
Public - PK to 5
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rogers-Herr Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Sherwood Githens Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Rogers-Herr Middle
Public6 to 8

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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