Lakefront in Marydell. Gleaming hardwoods down. Gracious + spacious living spaces inside + out. Large established lot. Updated and re-imagined kitchen and floor plan. Gourmet kitchen with custom tile back splash, spacious center island, farmer's sink. Top tier gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator and Granite counter tops. Dramatic, vaulted family room with fireplace and with a wall of windows looking out on lake. Sun room too. Main level master suite with door to deck. Upstairs office and three bedrooms.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Sullivan• Real Estate By Design
Bought with Dave Aumiller• Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Stonehenge
Back on the market!! Beautiful 3 bedroom home on wooded lot nestled in desirable Mary Dell Estates overlooking Matthews Lake. Conveniently located with easy access to downtown Durham as well as Southpoint Mall. New flooring, freshly painted. Large windows and skylights let in lots of natural light. Large family room is perfect for entertaining! Fabulous sun room with adjoining deck which looks out onto the lake. Great view! This house is a must see!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,893 (+21.7%)
$275,400 + $419,956
$695,356
2024
$5,663 (+6.5%)
$275,400 + $419,956
$695,356
2023
$5,318 (+2.3%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2022
$5,196 (+0.5%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2021
$5,171 (+2.4%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2020
$5,050
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2019
$5,050 (−3.9%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2018
$5,256 (+10.5%)
$84,095 + $303,381
$387,476
2017
$4,759 (+3.5%)
$84,095 + $269,319
$353,414
2016
$4,598 (−8.7%)
$84,095 + $269,319
$353,414
2014
$5,038 (+3.1%)
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
2013
$4,885 (+2.3%)
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
2012
$4,775 (+0.7%)
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
2011
$4,745
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
Tax history for 4009 Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,893 (+21.7%)
$275,400 + $419,956
$695,356
2024
$5,663 (+6.5%)
$275,400 + $419,956
$695,356
2023
$5,318 (+2.3%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2022
$5,196 (+0.5%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2021
$5,171 (+2.4%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2020
$5,050
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2019
$5,050 (−3.9%)
$114,675 + $291,272
$405,947
2018
$5,256 (+10.5%)
$84,095 + $303,381
$387,476
2017
$4,759 (+3.5%)
$84,095 + $269,319
$353,414
2016
$4,598 (−8.7%)
$84,095 + $269,319
$353,414
2014
$5,038 (+3.1%)
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
2013
$4,885 (+2.3%)
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
2012
$4,775 (+0.7%)
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
2011
$4,745
$98,100 + $265,910
$364,010
*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
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,987
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136218
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
Oct 27, 2020 • Final
Mechanical
Install gas piping and fuel lines for a home standby generator.
Gas
Generator
Oct 16, 2020 • Final
Electrical
Install a home standby generator with an automatic transfer switch.
Electrical
Generator
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: Concrete, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Shower Only
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 2525.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2525.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Lot Size Dimensions: 159x169x123x178
Lot Size Square Feet: 23086.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 5050.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Marydell Estate
Association Fee: 90.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
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: From 15-501 and Garrett Rd. go South on Garrett to right on Swarthmore, home on left.
Latitude: 35.93393
Longitude: -78.962173
Postal Code: 27707
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,987
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 136218
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2020-08-19
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T21:15:15Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2020-08-20T03:16:41Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 499900.0
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$723,000 – $875,000
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