2705 Newquay StreetDurham, NC 27705

Description

Space, location, and nearly an acre in the heart of Durham—this one is special! Tucked away in a quiet, welcoming enclave, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath ranch sits on an incredible 0.78-acre lot—a rare find in such a convenient Durham location. Inside, thoughtful renovations have created a home that's both stylish and exceptionally flexible. The renovated kitchen and living room (2022) anchor the main living space, while a full guest suite conversion completed in 2020 offers a spacious bedroom, kitchenette, huge full bath, and beautifully updated laundry room—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, an au pair, or extended stays. The finished walk-out basement, renovated in 2025, adds even more room to spread out, with two versatile rooms, a fireplace, bathroom, and direct access to the backyard through both a sliding glass door and a separate entrance to the fenced portion of the yard. Think home office, gym, playroom, media room, guest space—or a combination of them all. And then there's the backyard! Overlook the expansive property from the large screened-in porch to see that it has been thoughtfully divided into areas for open lawn, fenced space, and an incredibly productive edible garden with rich, fertile soil that has produced abundant vegetables, herbs, and flowers over the years. A large custom-built detached shed (2020) provides fantastic additional storage for gardening gear, bikes, tools, and outdoor equipment. The location may be one of the best surprises of all. Tucked away in Durham's 27705 ZIP code, this home offers the space and privacy of a 0.78-acre lot while keeping you remarkably connected to Downtown Durham, Duke University, Duke University Hospital, Chapel Hill, and major roadways. Eno River State Park, Eno Quarry, Laurel Bluffs, and sections of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail are also nearby, offering easy access to some of Durham's best outdoor recreation. It's an uncommon combination of breathing room, nature, and city convenience—and there's no HOA. Among others, some major improvements include a full guest suite conversion and laundry room renovation in 2020, custom detached shed addition in 2020, kitchen renovation in 2022, new roof in 2023, and finished basement renovation in 2025. Nearly an acre, beautifully updated and flexible living spaces, an established edible garden, nearby trails and the Eno River, no HOA, and convenient access to Duke, Downtown Durham and Chapel Hill—2705 Newquay Street offers a combination of space, location and lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find in Durham.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year built

1962

Living area

2,615 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.78 acres

Zoning

R-20

Days on market

16

MLS^® Listing#

10194910

Property Features

Interior

Breakfast Bar · Crown Molding · His and Hers Closets · Kitchen Island · Recessed Lighting · Stone Counters · In-Law Floorplan · High Speed Internet

Exterior

Fire Pit · Garden · Private Yard · Rain Gutters · Storage

Appliances

Dryer · Dishwasher · Free-Standing Gas Range · Free-Standing Refrigerator · Free-Standing Range · Gas Range · Ice Maker · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Washer · Washer/Dryer

Cooling

Central Air · Ductless · Heat Pump

Heating

Ductless · Forced Air · Heat Pump

Flooring

Tile · Wood

Fireplace

Basement · Fire Pit · Family Room · Wood Burning

Basement

Daylight · Finished · Interior Entry · Walk-Out Access · Crawl Space

Parking

Parking Pad

Laundry

Inside · Laundry Room

Patio

Covered · Deck · Enclosed · Screened

Fencing

Back Yard · Fenced · Privacy

Lot features

Back Yard · Corner Lot · Garden · Gentle Sloping · Sloped

Construction

Brick · Brick Veneer

Foundation

Permanent

Roof

Asphalt · Shingle

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Other structures

Outbuilding · Shed(s) · Storage

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Durham - Hillandale Elementary

Middle

Durham - George L Carrington Middle

High

Durham - Riverside High

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$4,353Tax year 2025

Assessed value

$428,365

Parcel number

175931