Light-filled contemporary w/ soaring ceilings & awesome renovations. This lovely SW Durham home is set back on a private, wooded lot yet close to Chapel Hill, Duke & I-40. Cook's kitchen w/ top-notch finishes & concrete floors opens to family room & HUGE Ipe deck. Extras include hardwood floors up & down, new baths, oversized garage, open living room & owner's suite w/ ++closets!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Eric Miller• Terra Nova Global Properties
Bought with Linda Nisbet• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Stunning custom-built contemporary in prime location for easy access to Duke, UNC or RTP. Gleaming hardwoods throughout first & second floor; ceramic tile family room to take advantage of passive solar design. Great kitchen layout opens to family room with space for upright freezer built in. Too many custom features to mention. Move-in ready.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,689 (+13.7%)
$192,400 + $280,631
$473,031
2024
$4,124 (+6.5%)
$192,400 + $280,631
$473,031
2023
$3,873 (+2.3%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2022
$3,784 (+0.5%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2021
$3,766 (+2.4%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2020
$3,678
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2019
$3,678 (+17.3%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2018
$3,134 (+0.7%)
$51,835 + $179,204
$231,039
2017
$3,111 (+3.5%)
$51,835 + $179,204
$231,039
2016
$3,006 (−16.1%)
$51,835 + $179,204
$231,039
2014
$3,582 (+3.1%)
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
2013
$3,473 (+2.3%)
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
2012
$3,395 (+0.7%)
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
2011
$3,373
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
Tax history for 3919 Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,689 (+13.7%)
$192,400 + $280,631
$473,031
2024
$4,124 (+6.5%)
$192,400 + $280,631
$473,031
2023
$3,873 (+2.3%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2022
$3,784 (+0.5%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2021
$3,766 (+2.4%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2020
$3,678
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2019
$3,678 (+17.3%)
$74,050 + $221,601
$295,651
2018
$3,134 (+0.7%)
$51,835 + $179,204
$231,039
2017
$3,111 (+3.5%)
$51,835 + $179,204
$231,039
2016
$3,006 (−16.1%)
$51,835 + $179,204
$231,039
2014
$3,582 (+3.1%)
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
2013
$3,473 (+2.3%)
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
2012
$3,395 (+0.7%)
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
2011
$3,373
$43,810 + $215,009
$258,819
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,870
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136527
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 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
Aug 2, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Apr 6, 2023 • Final
Building
Addition
Remodel
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Directions: From Duke or Hope Valley area, S on 751/Hope Valley Rd, RT on Swarthmore, home on LFT or from HWY 54, N on Garret Rd, RT on Swarthmore, home on RT
Latitude: 35.934059
Longitude: -78.959435
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,870
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 136527
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2012-04-25
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
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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, 15 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
$536,000 – $649,000
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