3916 Swarthmore Rd is a 2,117 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 03, 2026 for $261,090. Based on Redfin's Durham data, we estimate the home's value is $574,932.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$574,932
$314K since sold in February 2026$13K since July
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This home's estimate is 6.7% lower than the average sale price ($616K) of 6 comparable homes.
LOTS OF HEATED SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR THE MONEY. GREAT SW DURHAM LOCATION NEAR JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL. SUPER PRIVATE FENCED WOODED YARD. FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN. SUPER PLAN FOR CHILDREN. MUD ROOM. STUDY. FORMAL DINING ROOM. ALL APPLIANCE S REMAIN. VACANT AND EASY TO SHOW. APPLIANCES TO BE INCLUDED AS IS - NO WARRANTIES.
Public Records
Oct 8, 1998
Sold
$148,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,044 (+11.3%)
$189,800 + $218,139
$407,939
2024
$3,634 (+6.5%)
$189,800 + $218,139
$407,939
2023
$3,413 (+2.3%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2022
$3,335 (+0.5%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2021
$3,319 (+2.4%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2020
$3,241
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2019
$3,241 (+8.2%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2018
$2,995 (+0.7%)
$51,030 + $169,780
$220,810
2017
$2,973 (+3.5%)
$51,030 + $169,780
$220,810
2016
$2,872 (−1.5%)
$51,030 + $169,780
$220,810
2014
$2,916 (+3.2%)
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
2013
$2,827 (+2.3%)
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
2012
$2,764 (+0.7%)
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
2011
$2,746
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
Tax history for 3916 Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,044 (+11.3%)
$189,800 + $218,139
$407,939
2024
$3,634 (+6.5%)
$189,800 + $218,139
$407,939
2023
$3,413 (+2.3%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2022
$3,335 (+0.5%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2021
$3,319 (+2.4%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2020
$3,241
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2019
$3,241 (+8.2%)
$72,900 + $187,652
$260,552
2018
$2,995 (+0.7%)
$51,030 + $169,780
$220,810
2017
$2,973 (+3.5%)
$51,030 + $169,780
$220,810
2016
$2,872 (−1.5%)
$51,030 + $169,780
$220,810
2014
$2,916 (+3.2%)
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
2013
$2,827 (+2.3%)
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
2012
$2,764 (+0.7%)
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
2011
$2,746
$42,759 + $167,906
$210,665
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
May 11, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Perform a like-for-like electrical service changeout and replace the meter box.
Electrical
Electric meter
Oct 4, 2009 • Final
Mechanical
Replace or convert a gas package unit heating and cooling system.
HVAC
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 667
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Package
Heating Type: Package
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Wood Truss
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHWOOD FOREST SEC 3
Living Sq. Ft: 2,117
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,450
Building Sq. Ft: 2,117
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SOUTHWOOD FRST/SEC:03/LT#06
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Name: CNTY-DRHM/CITY-DURHAM
Acres: 0.46
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: RS-10
County Use Description: RES/ 1-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,117
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 136535
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$547,000 – $662,000
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