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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,998 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.51 Acres
  • Updated 6 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 3820 Swarthmore Rd

General

  • Price: $499,900
  • Taxes: $3,939
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10154155
  • Updated: 3/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Quartz Counters
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Private Yard, Storage

Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved

Location

  • County: Durham
  • Subdivision: Southwood Forest
  • Driving Directions: I 40 to 751 North to Left on Garrett Rd. to Right on Swarthmore Rd, home on Left
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • Elementary School: Durham - Murray Massenburg
  • Middle School: Durham - Githens
  • High School: Durham - Jordan

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Gas
  • Heating Type: 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: Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Shake Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Building Size: 1998
  • Square Feet: 1,998
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,998 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1963

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Neighborhood
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.51
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 22,215.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 127 x 21 x 95 x 85 x 100 x 201
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Private
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Fencing (Description): Back Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,939.56

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Property ID: 136528
  • Lot Number: 3

Listed by Relevate Real Estate Inc., Laura Van Leer Richardson (919) 904-0756 and Relevate Real Estate Inc., Jan Carmody (919) 810-6217

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    Relevate Real Estate Inc.

  • Jan Carmody

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Schools serving 3820 Swarthmore Rd

School District:Durham Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Sherwood Githens Middle
4800 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
6-82.3 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 3820 Swarthmore Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$499,900
17.62%
MLS
12/15/2021
Sold
$425,000
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Tax History for 3820 Swarthmore Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,940
10%
$397,413
55%
2024
$3,575
6%
$256,298
—
2023
$3,357
2%
$256,298
—
2022
$3,280
—
$256,298
—
2021
$3,265
2%
$256,298
—
2020
$3,188
—
$256,298
—
2019
$3,188
24%
$256,298
35%
2018
$2,573
1%
$189,646
—
2017
$2,554
3%
$189,646
-1%
2016
$2,491
-17%
$191,429
-12%
2015
$3,014
—
$217,716
—
2014
$3,014
3%
$217,716
—
2013
$2,922
—
$217,716
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Listed by Relevate Real Estate Inc., Laura Van Leer Richardson (919) 904-0756 and Relevate Real Estate Inc., Jan Carmody (919) 810-6217

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