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Public Records
Feb 28, 1996
Sold
$146,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,721 (+9.1%)
$206,700 + $269,553
$476,253
2024
$4,326 (+6.5%)
$206,700 + $269,553
$476,253
2023
$4,062 (+2.3%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2022
$3,969 (+0.5%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2021
$3,950 (+2.4%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2020
$3,857
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2019
$3,857 (+26.2%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2018
$3,056 (+0.7%)
$55,650 + $169,626
$225,276
2017
$3,033 (+3.5%)
$55,650 + $169,626
$225,276
2016
$2,931 (−1.1%)
$55,650 + $169,626
$225,276
2014
$2,964 (+3.1%)
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
2013
$2,874 (+2.3%)
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
2012
$2,810 (+0.7%)
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
2011
$2,792
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
Tax history for 3942 Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,721 (+9.1%)
$206,700 + $269,553
$476,253
2024
$4,326 (+6.5%)
$206,700 + $269,553
$476,253
2023
$4,062 (+2.3%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2022
$3,969 (+0.5%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2021
$3,950 (+2.4%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2020
$3,857
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2019
$3,857 (+26.2%)
$79,500 + $230,608
$310,108
2018
$3,056 (+0.7%)
$55,650 + $169,626
$225,276
2017
$3,033 (+3.5%)
$55,650 + $169,626
$225,276
2016
$2,931 (−1.1%)
$55,650 + $169,626
$225,276
2014
$2,964 (+3.1%)
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
2013
$2,874 (+2.3%)
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
2012
$2,810 (+0.7%)
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
2011
$2,792
$50,296 + $163,890
$214,186
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,159
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136540
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1776.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1776.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.59
Lot Size Area: 0.59
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 25700.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
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: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Durham - Creekside
Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Githens
High School: Durham - Jordan
Location Information
County Or Parish: Durham
Directions: From I-40 West, Take Hwy 751 exit and turn right. Cross over Hwy 54. Left on Garrett Road. Right on Swarthmore. Home on left.
Latitude: 35.93486
Longitude: -78.961281
Postal Code: 27707
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,159
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 136540
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2012-12-17
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-16T02:25:27Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 204900.0
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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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$405,000 – $490,000
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