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About this home
MOTIVATED SELLER, Rare Opportunity to Own a Distinctive Home with Exceptional Character. !This Mediterranean-inspired three-level home offering over 6,000 sf and one of the largest lot 0.70 in the desirable Durham neighbourhood Marydell Estates located conveniently near Duke/UNC/RTP. The main level with a grand foyer, Spanish tile flooring, soaring ceilings with exposed beams and an impressive family room with balcony overlook. The first-floor primary suite offers convenience and privacy, double closets and a massive spa style bathroom. The office also located on the first floor. A second full bath provides the perfect option for guests. An elevator connects all levels, leading to the lower floor where you'll find four additional bedrooms--each with its own attached bathroom--plus a spacious living or bonus area. The Flexible layout with multiple spacious bedrooms ideal for entertaining, exercise room, multi-generational living or personalization. Recent updates include three HVAC units installed in 2024, new flooring in the bedrooms, new carpet, and fresh interior paint. Outside, the home features a circular driveway for convenient access and added curb appeal. The Driveway extends to the back where you will find two large garages and a huge backyard ready for you to make your own. Lake view from the main floor balcony during winter. Enjoyabundant storage, a built-in Vault and seasonal winter views of the lake. With its distinctive architecture and expansive layout, this property offers a rare opportunity to customize and restore a truly special home. Voluntary HOA Some of the pictures were virtually staged .
Hope Valley, located between University Drive and NC-751 (Hope Valley Road), is a residential and golf-course Durham neighborhood with rolling fairways and mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hope Valley Road and Garrett Road corridor, where local errands and a low-key streetscape set the daily rhythm. The Hope Valley Country Club anchors the landscape with classic greens and a long-established clubhouse presence. Curving streets frame mid-century ranches and traditional brick homes, with deep setbacks and shaded sidewalks. Woodcroft’s trail network and the American Tobacco Trail add a nature-forward counterpoint to the manicured blocks. Southpoint’s dining and retail cluster sits nearby for a broader mix of local and regional stops.
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Offer insights
4205 Swarthmore Rd · $899,000
$897K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $897K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bookcases
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Double vanities
Dual closets
Elevator
Entrance foyer
High ceilings
Natural woodwork
Recessed lighting
Separate shower
Smooth ceilings
Soaking tub
Storage
Tile counters
Tray ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Walk-in shower
Wired for sound
See remarks
Bedrooms
Six total bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in electric oven
Built-in refrigerator
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Microwave
Tile counters
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located inside
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Luxury vinyl
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio/porch features (see remarks)
Cleared vegetation
Not waterfront
Home design
House
Three or more levels
Parking
Attached garage
Two garage spaces
Additional parking
Concrete and paved driveway
Garage door opener
Construction
Stucco construction
Metal roof
Block permanent foundation
Built with below-grade finished living space (walk-out, finished, heated basement)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Part of Marydell Estates association
Annual association fee of $100
Community amenities include a lake and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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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
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Durham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4205 Swarthmore Rd
$870,253
$29K under list price of $899K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $720K to $1.7M.