4205 Swarthmore Road

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$899,000

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6 beds6 baths6,621 sqft

4205 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.77 acresLot Size

1988Year Built

$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$100/yrHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

MOTIVATED SELLER, Rare Opportunity to Own a Distinctive Home with Exceptional Character.! This Mediterranean-inspired three-level home offering over 6,000 sf and one of the largest lot 0.70 in the desirable Durham neighbourhood Marydell Estates located conveniently near Duke/UNC/RTP. The main level with a grand foyer, Spanish tile flooring, soaring ceilings with exposed beams and an impressive family room with balcony overlook. The first-floor primary suite offers convenience and privacy, double...MOTIVATED SELLER, Rare Opportunity to Own a Distinctive Home with Exceptional Character.! This Mediterranean-inspired three-level home offering over 6,000 sf and one of the largest lot 0.70 in the desirable Durham neighbourhood Marydell Estates located conveniently near Duke/UNC/RTP. The main level with a grand foyer, Spanish tile flooring, soaring ceilings with exposed beams 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 Flexible layout with multiple spacious bedrooms ideal for entertaining, exercise room, multi-generational living or personalization. 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. Enjoyabundant storage, a built-in Vault 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 .

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Listed by: Roberta Ager 919.600.2699 ager.realtync@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C38854 • eXp Realty, LLC - C

Last updated: 10/07/2026 04:56 PM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10193206

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Property Information for 4205 Swarthmore Road

Property Details

Taxes: $11,086 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Durham County
View: See Remarks
Zoning Description: R-20
Waterfront Features: Water View
Waterfront: No
Subdivision: Marydell Estates
Waterfront Type: Other

Building Information

Year Built: 1988
Lot Size: 0.77 AC / 33,541 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Zoning: R-20
Directions: Garrett Road to Swarthmore. House on Left

Subdivision Name: Marydell Estates
Latitude: 35.932217
Longitude: -78.966301
Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Taxes and HOA Information

Association Fee: $100.00
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Association Fee Includes: Unknown
Association Name: Marydell Estates
Association Phone2: 8049200655
Association: Yes
HOA 1 Fees Required: No
Tax Annual Amount: $11,086.00
City Limits Of: Durham
Has City Limits: Yes
Lot Number: 2
Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Has Property Leased: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)

School Information

Elementary School: Craven - Creekside Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle

High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Parking

Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, See Remarks
Attached Garage: Yes

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 6621.0
Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, See Remarks, Views

Architectural Style: Transitional
Parcel Number: 136302
Structure Type: House
Enhanced Accessible: No
Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
Has Primary Residence: No

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Below Grade Finished Area: 4783.0

Community Features: Lake, Sidewalks
Senior Community: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Association Amenities: None
Construction Materials: Stucco

Fencing: None
Foundation Details: Block, Permanent, Crawlspace
Patio And Porch Features: See Remarks
Roof: Metal
New Construction Type: House, Stucco

Interior Features

Levels: Three Or More
Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
Basement Description: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access, Heated
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/Dryer
Laundry Features: Inside
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, Natural Woodwork, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, See Remarks, Storage, Tile Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Property History for 4205 Swarthmore Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 7, 2026	Price Change Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10193206	$899,000	—
Sep 17, 2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10193206	$950,000	—
Aug 11, 2026	Withdrawn Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151698	$975,000	—
Mar 10, 2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151698	$1,100,000	—
Nov 15, 2023	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2534207	$755,000	—
Nov 8, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1522226061	$755,000	—
Oct 31, 2023	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2534207		—
Oct 1, 2023	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2450133	$850,000	—
Sep 30, 2023	Expired AMLS #2450133	$850,000	—
Sep 27, 2023	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2534207	$850,000	—
May 19, 2022	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2450133	$1,690,000	—
May 19, 2022	Listed (Active) AMLS #2450133	$1,690,000	—
Jun 19, 2006	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790990	$569,000	—
Jun 18, 2006	Expired AMLS #790990	$569,000	—
Mar 16, 2005	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790990	$750,000	—
Mar 15, 2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #790990	$750,000	—
Aug 27, 2004	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #731441	$599,995	—
Aug 27, 2004	Expired AMLS #731441	$599,995	—
May 1, 2004	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #714701	$1,050,000	—
Apr 30, 2004	Expired AMLS #714701	$1,050,000	—
Mar 6, 2004	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #731441	$775,000	—
Mar 5, 2004	Listed (Active) AMLS #731441	$775,000	—
Oct 28, 2003	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #714701	$1,050,000	—
Oct 27, 2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #714701	$1,050,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/07/2026	Price Change Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10193206	$899,000
09/17/2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10193206	$950,000
08/11/2026	Withdrawn Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151698	$975,000
03/10/2026	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10151698	$1,100,000
11/15/2023	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2534207	$755,000
11/08/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1522226061	$755,000
10/31/2023	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2534207	—
10/01/2023	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2450133	$850,000
09/30/2023	Expired AMLS #2450133	$850,000
09/27/2023	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2534207	$850,000
05/19/2022	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2450133	$1,690,000
05/19/2022	Listed (Active) AMLS #2450133	$1,690,000
06/19/2006	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790990	$569,000
06/18/2006	Expired AMLS #790990	$569,000
03/16/2005	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #790990	$750,000
03/15/2005	Listed (Active) AMLS #790990	$750,000
08/27/2004	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #731441	$599,995
08/27/2004	Expired AMLS #731441	$599,995
05/01/2004	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #714701	$1,050,000
04/30/2004	Expired AMLS #714701	$1,050,000
03/06/2004	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #731441	$775,000
03/05/2004	Listed (Active) AMLS #731441	$775,000
10/28/2003	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #714701	$1,050,000
10/27/2003	Listed (Active) AMLS #714701	$1,050,000

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

Public records

4205 Swarthmore Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

7,216 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

7,216 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

3,644 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 4205 Swarthmore Road

This home is within Durham Public School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	4.9 mi
8/10	Sherwood Githens Middle	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	3.3 mi
8/10	Durham School of Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 13	3.8 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	4.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Morehead Montessori PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.9 mi
8/10	Sherwood Githens Middle Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
4/10	Charles E Jordan Sr High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
9/10	Rogers-Herr Middle Public6 to 8 Choice school	3.3 mi
8/10	Durham School of Technology Public9 to 13 Choice school	3.8 mi
10/10	J D Clement Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	4.7 mi

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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4205 Swarthmore Road is a single family home for sale in Durham, NC 27707. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2026 by eXp Realty, LLC - C, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 20 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.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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4205 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707

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