Hard to find classic ranch with impressive contemporary-style, architect-designed addition. Beautiful, new master suite with bath includes walk-in shower. Total square footage includes bonus room, half bath, washer/dryer room and utility room. Agents-please take your clients downstairs, through the garage and utility to the bonus room. Darkroom sink and cabinets don't convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Andrea Hirth• Front Porch Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Jennifer Guyer Stenner• Long & Foster Real Estate INC
HARD TO FIND WELL-MAINTAINED BRICK RANCH HOME IN HOPE VALLEY-GARRETT ROAD AREA OF SOUTHWEST DURHAM. LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM, WORKSHOP & GARAGE IN BASE- MET HEATED SQUARE FOOTAGE OUTLINED ABOVE. NICE "MEDIUM BROWN" OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER W/ W CARPET. FAMILY RM. HAS BUILT-IN BOOKCASES & BIG FIREPLACE. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE ROOF 96', GAS FURNACE/AC 98', KITCHEN/FM VINYL 98'!!
TMLS #738358
Jul 22, 2004
Sold
$265,000
$109/sq ft
Jun 11, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 12, 2004
Listed
$265,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 1999
Sold
$165,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,296 (+3.1%)
$189,800 + $344,460
$534,260
2024
$5,138 (+6.5%)
$189,800 + $344,460
$534,260
2023
$4,825 (+2.3%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2022
$4,715 (+0.5%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2021
$4,693 (+2.4%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2020
$4,582
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2019
$4,582 (+22.8%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2018
$3,730 (+0.7%)
$50,960 + $224,003
$274,963
2017
$3,702 (+3.5%)
$50,960 + $224,003
$274,963
2016
$3,577 (−9.2%)
$50,960 + $224,003
$274,963
2014
$3,941 (+3.2%)
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
2013
$3,820 (+2.3%)
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
2012
$3,735 (+0.7%)
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
2011
$3,711
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
Tax history for 3920 Swarthmore
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,296 (+3.1%)
$189,800 + $344,460
$534,260
2024
$5,138 (+6.5%)
$189,800 + $344,460
$534,260
2023
$4,825 (+2.3%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2022
$4,715 (+0.5%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2021
$4,693 (+2.4%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2020
$4,582
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2019
$4,582 (+22.8%)
$72,800 + $295,564
$368,364
2018
$3,730 (+0.7%)
$50,960 + $224,003
$274,963
2017
$3,702 (+3.5%)
$50,960 + $224,003
$274,963
2016
$3,577 (−9.2%)
$50,960 + $224,003
$274,963
2014
$3,941 (+3.2%)
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
2013
$3,820 (+2.3%)
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
2012
$3,735 (+0.7%)
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
2011
$3,711
$42,667 + $242,039
$284,706
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,805
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136536
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
Aug 6, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the first floor heating and cooling system in the crawl space and the outdoor unit.
HVAC
Apr 24, 2024 • Active
Electrical
Replace a circuit breaker for a central air conditioning unit.
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space, Heated
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2431.0
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2431.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 19602.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Pearsontown
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From I 40, take exit 274 and go toward Durham. Cross Hwy 54. Take left onto Garrett. Take right onto Swarthmore. Home is not far on the left.
Latitude: 35.934776
Longitude: -78.959358
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,805
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 136536
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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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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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$593,000 – $718,000
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