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 .
For sale
$1,100,000
4205 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707
6beds
6,621sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1988
0.77 Acres Lot
$1,084,800 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevator connects all levelsSoaring ceilingsTwo large garagesMassive spa style bathroomAbundant storageSpanish tile flooringHuge backyard
- 18 days |
- 3,438 |
- 119 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2026 at 11:18am
Listed by:
Roberta Ager 919-600-2699,
eXp Realty, LLC - C
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10151698
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Apartment, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,621
- Total interior livable area: 6,621 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,838
- Finished area below ground: 4,783
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, See Remarks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0719040294
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Marydell Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,118,328
- Annual tax amount: $11,086
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
Estimated market value
$1,084,800
$1.03M - $1.14M
$7,239/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+45.7%$166/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listing removed | $8,000$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $8,000+14.3%$1/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listing removed | $7,000$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2025 | Price change | $7,000-22.2%$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Price change | $9,000+5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $8,500$1/sqft |
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| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $755,000-11.2%$114/sqft |
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| 9/29/2023 | Contingent | $850,000$128/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000$128/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/13/2023 | Price change | $850,000-5.5%$128/sqft |
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| 4/27/2023 | Price change | $899,000-5.4%$136/sqft |
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| 3/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $950,000$143/sqft |
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| 3/22/2023 | Contingent | $950,000-5%$143/sqft |
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| 2/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $999,999$151/sqft |
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| 12/26/2022 | Contingent | $999,999$151/sqft |
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| 11/1/2022 | Price change | $999,999-20%$151/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Price change | $1,250,000-16.7%$189/sqft |
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| 6/13/2022 | Price change | $1,500,000-11.2%$227/sqft |
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| 5/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,690,000+30%$255/sqft |
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| 10/5/2018 | Listing removed | $1,300,000$196/sqft |
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| 8/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000$196/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,086 +9.8% | $1,118,328 +54.5% |
| 2024 | $10,100 +113% | $724,034 |
| 2023 | $4,742 +2.3% | $724,034 |
| 2022 | $4,633 +0.5% | $724,034 |
| 2021 | $4,612 +2.4% | $724,034 |
| 2020 | $4,503 | $724,034 |
| 2019 | $4,503 | $724,034 -3% |
| 2018 | $4,503 -10.4% | $746,190 |
| 2017 | $5,024 +3.5% | $746,190 |
| 2016 | $4,854 | $746,190 +21.4% |
| 2015 | $4,854 +14.1% | $614,899 |
| 2014 | $4,256 | $614,899 |
| 2013 | -- | $614,899 |
| 2012 | -- | $614,899 |
| 2011 | $4,007 +0.4% | $614,899 |
| 2010 | $3,990 -48% | $614,899 |
| 2009 | $7,675 | $614,899 |
| 2008 | $7,675 +14% | $614,899 +28.9% |
| 2007 | $6,734 +1.4% | $476,905 |
| 2006 | $6,639 | $476,905 |
| 2005 | $6,639 -9.5% | $476,905 -10.7% |
| 2004 | $7,336 | $534,283 |
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Est. payment
$6,270/mo
Principal & interest
$5573
Property taxes
$697
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Mary Dell
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Creekside ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Sherwood Githens MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Charles E Jordan Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Durham - Creekside
- Middle: Durham - Githens
- High: Durham - Jordan
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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