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3820 Swarthmore Rd Durham, NC 27707

$480,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

1,998

Acres

0.51

Year

1963

Close Date

May 13, 2026

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$240

Date Listed

Mar 20, 2026

Description of 3820 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707

Listing details for 3820 Swarthmore Rd, Durham, NC 27707 : 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.

Listing Updated : 10-01-2026 at 8:48 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$499,900

MLS #ID

10154155

Close Price

$480,000

Close Date

May 13, 2026

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

1,998

Acres

0.51

Year

1963

Days on Site

208 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$240

Date Listed

Mar 20, 2026

Location

Street Address

3820 Swarthmore Rd

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27707

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Southwood Forest

Driving Directions

I 40 to 751 North to Left on Garrett Rd. to Right on Swarthmore Rd, home on Left

Schools

Elementary School

Murray Massenburg

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full

Total Square Feet

1,998

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1963

Style

Ranch

Construction Materials

Shake Siding

Roof

Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$240

Lot Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Private

Lot Size (Acres)

0.51

Lot Dimensions

127 x 21 x 95 x 85 x 100 x 201

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination and Quartz Counters

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave and Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Vinyl

Fireplace

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air and Gas

Exterior Details

Garage

Parking Features

Driveway and Paved

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard, Private Yard and Storage

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	Main	13 × 14.7
Bedroom 2	Main	11 × 14.5
Bedroom 3	Main	9.5 × 11
Dining Room	Main	11.3 × 14.6
Family Room	Main	12.1 × 23.6
Kitchen	Main	12 × 14.6
Laundry	Main	6.3 × 19.3
Office	Main	8.4 × 13.8
Recreation Room	Main	8.4 × 13.8
Entrance Hall	Main	3.6 × 7.5

Listing Provided By

Laura Van Leer Richardson, 919-904-0756, Relevate Real Estate Inc.

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10154155

What's this home worth?

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$431K – $527K

Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$431K – $527K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

5/13/2026

Sold

$480,000 -4%

$240/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10154155

3/29/2026

Pending sale

$499,900 0%

$250/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10154155

3/20/2026

Listed for sale

$499,900 +17.6%

$250/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10154155

12/15/2021

Sold

$425,000

$213/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2418699

11/11/2021

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2418699

6/5/2019

Sold

$308,000

$154/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2251086

4/26/2019

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2251086

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What's this home worth?

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$431K – $527K

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