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$899,000

4205 Swarthmore Road, Durham, NC 27707
Durham, NC 27707
Listed by Roberta Ager · eXp Realty, LLC - C
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1988

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 .

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10193206
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Marydell Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
31
On market date
September 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.77 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Creekside Elementary
1.59 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
788
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Durham Public Schools
Middle
Rogers-Herr Middle
3.31 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
642
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Durham Public Schools
High
C E Jordan High
0.7 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,939
Student:teacher ratio
17.6:1
District
Durham Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Durham's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

33
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
35 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools4
Transit stops4
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Durham, from live MLS data.

On the market 31 days -- 63 fewer days than Durham's current average of 94 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,786 active listings in Durham right now is $375,720.

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Est. monthly payment
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$179,800 down
$719,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,665
Property tax (est.)$749
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.