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$640,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,404 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.78 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
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At 3815 Swarthmore, even the view that greets you at the end of the driveway has a way of quietly improving your day. Big grassy yard. Mature trees. Dappled shade. Sometimes that's the whole pitch. But here, there's more to love beyond the backyard, including a light-filled sunroom that practically insists you slow down for a minute. The layout balances openness and separation in all the right places, with beautiful backyard views and room to spread out comfortably. Thoughtful built-ins throughout the home add both character and function, including a fantastic built-in desk workspace and living room shelving that nods to the home's era in the best possible way. Outside, perennials keep handing the seasons off to one another, while the Japanese maple out front steals the show twice a year. Multiple outdoor spaces make it just as easy to host friends as it is to disappear with a book for an hour, and the large two-car garage adds even more flexibility for storage, hobbies, projects, or gear. And then there's the location. Tucked into one of South Durham's most convenient pockets, you're minutes from all that Durham has to offer while still convenient to Chapel Hill and I-40 for commuting. Close to Hope Valley, the American Tobacco Trail, Duke Forest, and everyday essentials. Grab brunch at Guglhupf, dinner downtown, then come home to a neighborhood where evening walks are still part of the neighborhood rhythm.

Full Property Details for 3815 Swarthmore Rd

General

  • Sold For: $640,000
  • Taxes: $5,283
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10167403
  • Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Level

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage

Location

  • County: Durham
  • Subdivision: Amhurst
  • Driving Directions: Hope Valley Rd South, to right on Swarthmore. House is on left
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - Murray Massenburg Elementary
  • Middle School: Durham - Sherwood Githens Middle
  • High School: Durham - Charles E Jordan Sr High School

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Brick Veneer
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 2404
  • Square Feet: 2,404
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,404 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1964

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.78
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 33,976.8
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-10

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $5,283.26

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 135305
  • Lot Number: 15-16

Listed by Nest Realty of the Triangle, Kelly Lowry (919) 824-1182
Sold by Peak, Swirles & Cavallito, Anna Fadel

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Schools serving 3815 Swarthmore Rd

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Sherwood Githens Middle
4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
6-82.4 mi
Charles E Jordan Sr High School
6806 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
9-120.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 3815 Swarthmore Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Sold
$640,000
9.03%
MLS
5/14/2026
Listed
$587,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Nest Realty of the Triangle, Kelly Lowry (919) 824-1182
Sold by Peak, Swirles & Cavallito, Anna Fadel

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