Perched on nearly half an acre with picturesque lake views, this home is truly a Marydell dream. Gather in the light & bright kitchen. Relax next to the cozy fireplace or welcome the morning on the private balcony all in expansive owner’s suite! 4 spacious bedrooms & garage studio offers flexibility—meets all needs. Walk up attic has abundant storage & offers space to grow. Sunny deck overlooks lush mature landscaping & private backyard. Ideal location convenient to I-40, Duke & Chapel Hill! 3D Tour!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Martha Newport• Keller Williams Realty United
Immaculate, well-built home w/ crown molding, gracious rooms, 2-story foyer, hdwd floors. 2 masonry fireplaces w gas logs, smooth 9' ceilings down. Lg bonus rm works as double office. Perm stairs to huge attic. Stain glass in bkfst rm does not convey. Great neighborhood for walking. Fishing in the picturesque lake across the street! Conv to Duke, Chap Hill, RTP & airport.
Public Records
Nov 23, 2004
Sold
$400,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,405 (+22.2%)
$268,200 + $579,649
$847,849
2024
$6,879 (+6.5%)
$268,200 + $579,649
$847,849
2023
$6,460 (+2.6%)
$111,750 + $381,412
$493,162
2022
$6,293 (+0.5%)
$111,750 + $381,412
$493,162
2021
$6,264 (+2.4%)
$111,975 + $379,720
$491,695
2020
$6,116
$111,975 + $379,720
$491,695
2019
$6,116 (+14.3%)
$111,975 + $379,720
$491,695
2018
$5,351 (+0.7%)
$82,115 + $312,334
$394,449
2017
$5,311 (+3.5%)
$82,115 + $312,334
$394,449
2016
$5,132 (−5.5%)
$82,115 + $312,334
$394,449
2014
$5,432 (+3.2%)
$84,200 + $308,221
$392,421
2013
$5,266 (+2.3%)
$84,200 + $308,221
$392,421
2012
$5,148 (−9.7%)
$84,200 + $308,221
$392,421
2011
$5,700
$84,200 + $353,141
$437,341
Tax history for 4118 Swarthmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,405 (+22.2%)
$268,200 + $579,649
$847,849
2024
$6,879 (+6.5%)
$268,200 + $579,649
$847,849
2023
$6,460 (+2.6%)
$111,750 + $381,412
$493,162
2022
$6,293 (+0.5%)
$111,750 + $381,412
$493,162
2021
$6,264 (+2.4%)
$111,975 + $379,720
$491,695
2020
$6,116
$111,975 + $379,720
$491,695
2019
$6,116 (+14.3%)
$111,975 + $379,720
$491,695
2018
$5,351 (+0.7%)
$82,115 + $312,334
$394,449
2017
$5,311 (+3.5%)
$82,115 + $312,334
$394,449
2016
$5,132 (−5.5%)
$82,115 + $312,334
$394,449
2014
$5,432 (+3.2%)
$84,200 + $308,221
$392,421
2013
$5,266 (+2.3%)
$84,200 + $308,221
$392,421
2012
$5,148 (−9.7%)
$84,200 + $308,221
$392,421
2011
$5,700
$84,200 + $353,141
$437,341
*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
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,178
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
136283
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RS-20
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
Feb 11, 2022 • Final
Building
Construct a storage shed with a loft at the rear corner of the property.
ADU
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
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Whirlpool Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Masonry, Primary Bedroom
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 3304.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Property information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Washer/Dryer
Above Grade Finished Area: 3304.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Lot Size Area: 0.49
Lot Size Dimensions: 110x212x120x175
Lot Size Square Feet: 21344.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6116.0
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: Yes
Association Name: Mary Dell HOA
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: NC-54E, left onto Hope Valley Rd, Left onto Garrett Rd, Left onto Swarthmore Rd
Latitude: 35.933703
Longitude: -78.965659
Postal Code: 27707
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,178
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 136283
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2021-06-22
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T17:19:34Z
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Githens Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Charles E Jordan Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$871,000 – $1.06M
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