3919 Swarthmore Road

Closed 4/23/12
Closed 4/23/12
The home sits back from the road and features a wooded area in front yard. Facade/Exterior Front
Welcoming foyer features large windows and lots of natural light. Foyer
Living Room features hardwood floors and soaring cathedral ceilings. Living Room
Living Room
Family room is bathed in natural light with access to expansive deck, views of wooded back yard and open to kitchen. Den/Family/Great Room
Family room offers plenty of room for seating and a breakfast table. Conrete floors in family room, powder room and kitchen tie the space together. Den/Family/Great Room
Gourmet kitchen features "green" alder wood cabinets, quartz countertops, bar area, stainless appliances and a great view of the backyard. Kitchen
Plenty of storage and room for entertaining in this stylish kitchen. Kitchen
Gas range and hood with glass tile backsplash. Kitchen
Open stair case and upstairs loft add to the open feeling of the home. Staircase
Living Room
Owner's suite features a large bedroom, hardwood floors, three closets, and renovated bath. Master Suite
Owner's bath features a tiled bath/shower with glass tile accents, built-in shelving, tile floor, separate commode, and dual vanity. Master Bath/Spa
Plenty of natural light in owner's bath with dual marble-top vanity. Master Bath/Spa
Second bedroom has a lovely wooded view and hardwood floors. Bedroom
Guest bathroom features tiled bath/shower, solid surface vanity and "green" flooring. Bathroom
Spacious laundry room is conveniently located on the second floor. Laundry Room
Expansive Ipe wood deck with custom metal railings offers a view of wooded backyard and great relaxing and entertaining space. Patio/Deck
Large windows flood the home with natural light. Exterior Back
Fenced backyard is low maintenance and natural. Back Yard
Wonderful fall color - always a great view from this home. Back Yard
Back Yard
Lovely view of fall color from living room window seat. View
View
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Last Sold Price
$285,000
3 beds2,100 sqft
3919 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.48 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Light-filled contemporary w/ soaring ceilings & awesome renovations. This lovely SW Durham home is set back on a private, wooded lot yet close to Chapel Hill, Duke & I-40. Cook's kitchen w/ top-notch finishes & concrete floors opens to family room & HUGE Ipe deck. Extras include hardwood floors up & down, new baths, oversized garage, open living room & owner's suite w/ ++closets!Light-filled contemporary w/ soaring ceilings & awesome renovations. This lovely SW Durham home is set back on a private, wooded lot yet close to Chapel Hill, Duke & I-40. Cook's kitchen w/ top-notch finishes & concrete floors opens to family room & HUGE Ipe deck. Extras include hardwood floors up & down, new baths, oversized garage, open living room & owner's suite w/ ++closets!
  • Listed by: Eric Miller • Terra Nova Global Properties
Listing closed: 04/23/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 1818100

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$480,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Durham, NC

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Property Information for 3919 Swarthmore Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Durham County
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • Subdivision: Southwood Forest
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,908 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: RES
  • Directions: From Duke or Hope Valley area, S on 751/Hope Valley Rd, RT on Swarthmore, home on LFT or from HWY 54, N on Garret Rd, RT on Swarthmore, home on RT
  • Subdivision Name: Southwood Forest
  • Latitude: 35.934059
  • Longitude: -78.959435
  • Neighborhood: Valley Brook
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • FIPS Code: 37063
  • Lot Number: 14
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes
  • Tax Rate: 1.3
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 1818100
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Creekside Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Workshop in Garage
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2100.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 200x105
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Transitional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 1100.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Has Primary Residence: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Room 1
  • Type: Entrance Hall
  • Level: Main
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
Room 3
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
Room 4
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
Room 6
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Second
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
Room 8
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
Room 9
  • Type: Utility Room
  • Level: Second

Property History for 3919 Swarthmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2012

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1818100

$285,000—
Apr 20, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #328944130

$285,000

+3.1% / yr

Mar 23, 2012

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1818100

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2012

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1818100

$285,000
04/20/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #328944130

$285,000

+3.1% / yr

03/23/2012

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1818100

—

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Public Records for 3919 Swarthmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$192,400Additions$280,631Total$473,031
Tax Record2025$4,689 ($391 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,870 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningRS-10CountyDURHAMAPN136527Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3919 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3919 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707
$285,000
3
2,100
20,908
3915 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707
$60,000
–
–
–
20,909
3923 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707
–
4
2.5
3,038
20,909
3907 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707
–
4
3,250
30,056
3914 Wynford Drive, Durham, NC 27707
–
4
2,449
34,848
3920 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707
$265,000
4
2,431
19,602

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