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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$240Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Laura Richardson• Relevate Real Estate Inc.
Est. $2,595 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3820 Swarthmore Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10154155
May 13, 2026
Sold
$480,000
$240/sq ft
Mar 29, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 20, 2026
Listed
$499,900
$250/sq ft
TMLS #711257
Nov 28, 2024
Price Changed
$164,500
$82/sq ft
Dec 26, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2023
Relisted
—
Nov 29, 2023
Price Changed
$369,800
$185/sq ft
Oct 23, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2003
Listed
$164,500
$82/sq ft
TMLS #2418699
Dec 15, 2021
Sold
$425,000
$213/sq ft
Nov 14, 2021
Contingent
—
Nov 11, 2021
Listed
$419,000
$210/sq ft
+25
Classic ranch up-fitted for modern living! Spacious en suite bathroom, oversized laundry room, abundant flex space for office/playroom, light soaked living room, and quartz countertops. Or do you want to enjoy the outdoors? Situated on a half acre, enjoy the mature trees and fenced yard. Desirable South Durham- 10 min or LESS to Duke, UNC, Southpoint, and Downtown Durham! Unique opportunity to have over 2000 square feet, all one story, in such a prime spot! Come make 3820 Swarthmore your home!
TMLS #2251086
Jun 5, 2019
Sold
$308,000
$154/sq ft
Apr 29, 2019
Contingent
—
Apr 26, 2019
Listed
$295,000
$148/sq ft
TMLS #794552
Jul 5, 2005
Sold
$164,500
$82/sq ft
Apr 5, 2005
Listed
$164,500
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,940 (+10.2%)
$196,300 + $201,113
$397,413
2024
$3,575 (+6.5%)
$196,300 + $201,113
$397,413
2023
$3,357 (+2.3%)
$75,550 + $180,748
$256,298
2022
$3,280 (+0.5%)
$75,550 + $180,748
$256,298
2021
$3,265 (+2.4%)
$75,550 + $180,748
$256,298
2020
$3,188
$75,550 + $180,748
$256,298
2019
$3,188 (+23.9%)
$75,550 + $180,748
$256,298
2018
$2,573 (+0.7%)
$52,885 + $136,761
$189,646
2017
$2,554 (+2.6%)
$52,885 + $136,761
$189,646
2016
$2,490 (−17.4%)
$52,885 + $138,544
$191,429
2014
$3,013 (+3.1%)
$45,255 + $172,461
$217,716
2013
$2,922 (+2.3%)
$45,255 + $172,461
$217,716
2012
$2,856 (+0.7%)
$45,255 + $172,461
$217,716
2011
$2,838
$45,255 + $172,461
$217,716
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,976
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136528
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-10
F/J-B
Residential Suburban Districts
The RS Districts are established to provide for orderly suburban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the suburban neighborhood. Multifamily development is permitted in areas designated RS-M, which should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Zone overlays
Watershed Protection Overlay - Falls/Jordan District B
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Dec 31, 2018 • Final
Building
Bathroom
Plumbing
May 12, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
Parking Total: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Water Heater
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup