Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,776 sqft

3942 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.59 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$70/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Seller currently reviewing multiple offers Wonderful updates in this brick front ranch on .59 acres in prime Durham locale min to Duke Univ, I-40, Hwy 54 & Southpoint Mall! Hardwoods. Bonus/Sunrm w vaultd, exposed wood beam ceiling. Mstr BR w dual closets. Subject property is being sold in AS-IS condition.Seller currently reviewing multiple offers Wonderful updates in this brick front ranch on .59 acres in prime Durham locale min to Duke Univ, I-40, Hwy 54 & Southpoint Mall! Hardwoods. Bonus/Sunrm w vaultd, exposed wood beam ceiling. Mstr BR w dual closets. Subject property is being sold in AS-IS condition.
  • Listed by: Roberto Hernandez 919.313.4545 rockwoodreo@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C14719 • Rockwood Realty Inc.
Listing closed: 12/17/2012 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 1831598
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Median sold price

$480,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Rockwood Realty Inc.

Sold By CHK Realty

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Property Information for 3942 Swarthmore Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision: Southwood Forest

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 0.59 AC / 25,700 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I-40 West, Take Hwy 751 exit and turn right. Cross over Hwy 54. Left on Garrett Road. Right on Swarthmore. Home on left.
  • Subdivision Name: Southwood Forest
  • Latitude: 35.93486
  • Longitude: -78.961281
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Unknown
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • Has City Limits: Yes
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
  • Tax Rate: 0.0
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 1831598
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
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: Garage
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1776.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.96
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • New Construction Type: Site Built, Brick, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Main Level

Room Information

Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Level: Main

Property History for 3942 Swarthmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2012

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1831598

$125,100—
Nov 5, 2012

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1831598

—
Apr 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1831598

$204,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2012

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1831598

$125,100
11/05/2012

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1831598

—
04/17/2012

Listed (Active)

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #1831598

$204,900

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

Public Records for 3942 Swarthmore Road

Taxable Value

Land

$206,700

Additions

$269,553
Total$476,253

Tax Record

2025

$4,721 ($393 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,159 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,159 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

25,700 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1972

Year Renovated

1972

Zoning

RS-10

County

DURHAM

APN

136540

Schools near 3942 Swarthmore Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3942 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707
$125,100
3
1,776
25,700
$297,000
4
2,985
16,552
–
4
2.5
2,075
31,363
$143,900
3
1,664
31,363
–
–
–
–
436
$330,000
3
2.5
2,116
49,223

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