Hard to find contemporary deck home for under 200,000 in the Jordan School district. Perfect location for UNC and Duke residents, this home has much to offer including spacious living and entertaining areas with the kitchen opening to dining and family rooms. Hardwood floors, tasteful colors, lots of natural light, tiled kitchen counter/island, large lot and more.
TMLS #635799
Aug 29, 2002
Sold
$161,000
$92/sq ft
Jul 22, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2002
Listed
$158,000
$90/sq ft
ONE OF THE FEW AUTHENIC `DECK` HOUSES IN OUR AREA! SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, DINING AND KITCHEN AREA THAT OPENS TO DECK OVERLOOKING PRIVATE SIDE YARD. NEW GAS FURNACE IN `99, NEW ROOF WITH SKYLIGHTS INSTALLED IN `01. STONE HEARTH ADDED TO FIREPLACE. RENOVATED KITCHEN WITH TILED COUNTERTOPS, NEW DISHWASHER AND SINK, & REFINISHED CABINETS IN 2000. MUCH MORE! DOG `LORETTA` IN CRATE.
TMLS #476387
Sep 29, 1998
Sold
$135,000
$77/sq ft
May 1, 1998
Listed
$138,500
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1993
Sold
$96,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,854 (+20.5%)
$213,200 + $175,612
$388,812
2024
$3,199 (+6.5%)
$213,200 + $175,612
$388,812
2023
$3,004 (+2.3%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2022
$2,935 (+0.5%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2021
$2,921 (+2.4%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2020
$2,853
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2019
$2,853 (+16.4%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2018
$2,452 (+0.7%)
$57,260 + $123,473
$180,733
2017
$2,434 (+3.5%)
$57,260 + $123,473
$180,733
2016
$2,351 (+3.0%)
$57,260 + $123,473
$180,733
2014
$2,283 (+3.1%)
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
2013
$2,213 (+2.3%)
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
2012
$2,164 (+0.7%)
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
2011
$2,150
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
Tax history for 3926 Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,854 (+20.5%)
$213,200 + $175,612
$388,812
2024
$3,199 (+6.5%)
$213,200 + $175,612
$388,812
2023
$3,004 (+2.3%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2022
$2,935 (+0.5%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2021
$2,921 (+2.4%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2020
$2,853
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2019
$2,853 (+16.4%)
$81,800 + $147,523
$229,323
2018
$2,452 (+0.7%)
$57,260 + $123,473
$180,733
2017
$2,434 (+3.5%)
$57,260 + $123,473
$180,733
2016
$2,351 (+3.0%)
$57,260 + $123,473
$180,733
2014
$2,283 (+3.1%)
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
2013
$2,213 (+2.3%)
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
2012
$2,164 (+0.7%)
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
2011
$2,150
$53,231 + $111,720
$164,951
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136537
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
Jun 3, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Perform a like-for-like electrical service replacement and install a new meter box.
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
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1748.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1748.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 26136.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2852.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Creekside
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: Take Hope Valley Road from 1-40. Turn left onto Swarthmore Road. Home is near end of street on the right.
Latitude: 35.934848
Longitude: -78.95975
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 136537
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-03-11
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
10/10 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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Sun exposure
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
$432,000 – $523,000
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