$715,000
About this home
A Secluded 0.9-Acre Sanctuary in the Heart of Southwest Raleigh The rarest luxury in Raleigh today isn't square footage--it's space, privacy, and time. Tucked away on a spectacular, park-like 0.9-acre lot, 3726 Swift Drive offers a secluded sanctuary that is almost impossible to find this close to the city core. This is your chance to own an estate-sized slice of Southwest Raleigh, enveloped by a mature tree canopy, with the ultimate freedom of an established neighborhood and no HOA restrictions. Across nearly 2,700 square feet, this classic all-brick home delivers an intentional, versatile layout designed to adapt to a modern lifestyle. The main level balances formal and informal spaces, highlighted by large windows that bring the serene outdoor greenery inside. Upstairs, four bright and spacious bedrooms offer a quiet retreat from the day. The lower level is a true differentiator: a massive, light-filled 550+-square-foot garden-level recreation room. With its own distinct energy, this space is the ultimate canvas for an elite work-from-home suite, a home gym, or a media lounge that opens toward your private backyard forest. For those who need specialized storage or room for creative pursuits, an additional 450+ square feet of unfinished daylight basement stands ready for your workshop or future customization. Outside, the sheer scale of the property unfolds. Whether you dream of a luxury pool oasis, expansive organic gardens, or simply a sprawling, private playground for pets and family, this land can accommodate it all. Positioned just minutes from the scenic trails of Lake Johnson, the expansive green spaces of Dorothea Dix Park, NC State's Centennial Campus, and effortless downtown access via I-40/I-440, this home offers an unmatched lifestyle blend. High-performing local school assignments, including the highly coveted A.B. Combs Magnet Elementary, complete this incredible package. Don't just buy a home--acquire an irreplaceable piece of Raleigh land.
Property details
- MLS #
- 10149109
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Not in a Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 224
- On market date
- February 27, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.9 acres
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 625
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Raleigh'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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 26, 2026.
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.