4205 Swarthmore Rd

Durham, NC 27707

$1,100,000
Price
6
Beds
6,621 Sq. Ft.
$166 / Sq. Ft.
6,621
Sq. Ft.
$166
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Experience the charm and scale of this unique Mediterranean-inspired three-level home in a desirable Durham location., easy commute to Duke/UNC/RTP. The main level welcomes you with a grand foyer, Spanish tile flooring, soaring ceilings, and an impressive family room with balcony overlook. The first-floor primary suite offers convenience and privacy, double closets and a massive spa style bathroom. The office also located on the first floor. A second full bath provides the perfect option for guests....Experience the charm and scale of this unique Mediterranean-inspired three-level home in a desirable Durham location., easy commute to Duke/UNC/RTP. The main level welcomes you with a grand foyer, Spanish tile flooring, soaring ceilings, and an impressive family room with balcony overlook. The first-floor primary suite offers convenience and privacy, double closets and a massive spa style bathroom. The office also located on the first floor. A second full bath provides the perfect option for guests. An elevator connects all levels, leading to the lower floor where you'll find four additional bedrooms--each with its own attached bathroom--plus a spacious living or bonus area. The layout offers incredible flexibility with multiple spaces ideal for a studio, exercise room, office, or creative workspace. Recent updates include three HVAC units installed in 2024, new flooring in the bedrooms, new carpet, and fresh interior paint. Outside, the home features a circular driveway for convenient access and added curb appeal. The Driveway extends to the back where you will find two large garages and a huge backyard ready for you to make your own. Lake view from the main floor balcony during winter. Enjoy abundant storage, a built-in safe, and seasonal winter views of the lake. With its distinctive architecture and expansive layout, this property offers a rare opportunity to customize and restore a truly special home. Voluntary HOA Some of the pictures were virtually staged .
  1. Listed by Roberta Ager • eXp Realty, LLC - C

Property Details for 4205 Swarthmore Road

View
Water, See Remarks
View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Water View
Subdivision
Marydell Estates
LISTING UPDATED: 03/10/2026 06:16 PM

Property Details for 4205 Swarthmore Road

StatusActive
MLS #10151698
Days on Market1
Taxes$11,086 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1988
Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,541 SF
CountyDurham County
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Location

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Building Information for 4205 Swarthmore Road

Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,541 SF

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$6,285 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,361

Property Taxes

$924

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Property Information for 4205 Swarthmore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Garrett Road to Swarthmore. House on Left
  • Subdivision Name: Marydell Estates
  • Latitude: 35.932272
  • Longitude: -78.965907
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,086.00
  • City Limits Of: Durham
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 2
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Comp Sale YN: No
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Durham - Creekside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 6621.0
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 0719040294
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 75
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 4783.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • New Construction Type: Stucco, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Apartment, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Equipment Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior: Stucco
  • Equipment: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18.9 x 12.9
  • Room Width: 12.9
  • Room Length: 18.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 4205 Swarthmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10151698

$1,100,000—
Nov 15, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$755,000—
Nov 15, 2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$755,000—
Nov 8, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522226061

$755,000—
Oct 31, 2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

—
Oct 28, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$799,000—
Sep 30, 2023

Expired

AMLS #2450133

$850,000—
Sep 30, 2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

—
Sep 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$850,000—
Sep 26, 2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

—
Sep 26, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$850,000—
Mar 11, 2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$950,000—
Mar 11, 2023

In Contract

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

—
Oct 31, 2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$999,999—
Sep 30, 2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,250,000—
Jun 12, 2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,500,000—
May 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,690,000—
May 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,690,000—
May 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2450133

$1,690,000—
Jun 18, 2006

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

—
Jun 18, 2006

Expired

AMLS #790990

$569,000—
Oct 28, 2005

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

—
Mar 15, 2005

Listed (Active)

AMLS #790990

$750,000—
Mar 15, 2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

$750,000—
Mar 15, 2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

$750,000—
Aug 27, 2004

Expired

AMLS #731441

$599,995—
Aug 27, 2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

—
Aug 27, 2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

—
Apr 30, 2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

—
Apr 30, 2004

Expired

AMLS #714701

$1,050,000—
Mar 5, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

$775,000—
Mar 5, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

$775,000—
Mar 5, 2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #731441

$775,000—
Feb 6, 2004

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

—
Oct 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #714701

$1,050,000—
Oct 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

$1,050,000—
Oct 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

$1,050,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10151698

$1,100,000
11/15/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$755,000
11/15/2023

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$755,000
11/08/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522226061

$755,000
10/31/2023

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

—
10/28/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$799,000
09/30/2023

Expired

AMLS #2450133

$850,000
09/30/2023

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

—
09/26/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$850,000
09/26/2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

—
09/26/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2534207

$850,000
03/11/2023

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$950,000
03/11/2023

In Contract

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

—
10/31/2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$999,999
09/30/2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,250,000
06/12/2022

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,500,000
05/19/2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,690,000
05/19/2022

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2450133

$1,690,000
05/19/2022

Listed (Active)

AMLS #2450133

$1,690,000
06/18/2006

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

—
06/18/2006

Expired

AMLS #790990

$569,000
10/28/2005

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

—
03/15/2005

Listed (Active)

AMLS #790990

$750,000
03/15/2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

$750,000
03/15/2005

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #790990

$750,000
08/27/2004

Expired

AMLS #731441

$599,995
08/27/2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

—
08/27/2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

—
04/30/2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

—
04/30/2004

Expired

AMLS #714701

$1,050,000
03/05/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

$775,000
03/05/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #731441

$775,000
03/05/2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #731441

$775,000
02/06/2004

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

—
10/27/2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #714701

$1,050,000
10/27/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

$1,050,000
10/27/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #714701

$1,050,000

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

Public Records for 4205 Swarthmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$318,600Additions$799,728Total$1,118,328
Tax Record2025$11,086 ($924 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5Total Finished SqFt7,216 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,216 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,541 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988ZoningRS-20CountyDURHAMAPN136302Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4205 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
Ignite Online Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Morehead Montessori
PublicPK to 5

Sherwood Githens Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles E Jordan Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Ignite Online Academy
PublicK to 12

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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More information about 4205 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707

4205 Swarthmore Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27707. This property was listed for sale on March 10, 2026 by eXp Realty, LLC - C, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on November 15, 2023. This listing's school district is Durham Public School District. Nearby schools include Morehead Montessori, Sherwood Githens Middle and Charles E Jordan Sr High School. 4205 Swarthmore Road is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 6,621 sqft single family home built in 1988.

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