Pending

$499,900

3820 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707

3beds

1,998sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1963

0.51 Acres Lot

$504,500 Zestimate^®

$250/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Flat fenced yardHuge deck

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.

9 days

2,596

164

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air, Gas

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Quartz Counters
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Has fireplace: No
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,998
Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,998
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Driveway, Paved
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Exterior features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Storage
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 0.51 Acres
Dimensions: 127 x 21 x 95 x 85 x 100 x 201
Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Private

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 136528
Zoning: R-10
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Shake Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1963
Major remodel year: 1963

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Southwood Forest

HOA

Has HOA: No
Amenities included: None

Location

Region: Durham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $250/sqft
Tax assessed value: $397,413
Annual tax amount: $3,939
Date on market: 3/20/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$504,500

$479,000 - $530,000

$2,465/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/30/2026	Pending sale	$499,900$250/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10154155 Report a problem
3/20/2026	Listed for sale	$499,900+17.6%$250/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #10154155 Report a problem
12/15/2021	Sold	$425,000+1.4%$213/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #2418699 Report a problem
11/15/2021	Contingent	$419,000$210/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #2418699 Report a problem
11/12/2021	Listed for sale	$419,000+36%$210/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #2418699 Report a problem
6/5/2019	Sold	$308,000+4.4%$154/sqft
Source: Doorify MLS #2251086 Report a problem
4/29/2019	Pending sale	$295,000$148/sqft
Source: Fathom Realty NC, LLC #2251086 Report a problem
4/26/2019	Listed for sale	$295,000+79.3%$148/sqft
Source: Fathom Realty NC, LLC #2251086 Report a problem
6/30/2005	Sold	$164,500$82/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,940 +10.2%	$397,413 +55.1%
2024	$3,575 +6.5%	$256,298
2023	$3,357 +2.3%	$256,298
2022	$3,280 +0.5%	$256,298
2021	$3,265 +2.4%	$256,298
2020	$3,188	$256,298
2019	$3,188	$256,298 +35.1%
2018	$3,188 +24.8%	$189,646
2017	$2,554 +2.5%	$189,646 -0.9%
2016	$2,491	$191,429 -12.1%
2015	$2,491 -17.4%	$217,716
2014	$3,014	$217,716
2013	--	$217,716
2012	--	$217,716
2011	$2,838 +0.4%	$217,716
2010	$2,826 +4%	$217,716
2009	$2,717	$217,716
2008	$2,717	$217,716 +38%
2007	--	$157,712 +18.1%
2006	$1,860	$133,591
2005	$1,860 +1.4%	$133,591
2004	$1,834	$133,591