$595,000

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… Read More 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Peak, Swirles & Cavallito, Meredith Howell.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Half Bath

Square Ft.

2,615

Lot Size

0.78 Acres

Year Built

1962

MLS Number

10194910

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

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

Basement

Basement: Daylight, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access

Building

Building Area Total: 2615, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: Brick, Brick Veneer, Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 2615, Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Structure Type: Site Built, Year Built: 1962

Cooling

Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump, Cooling Included

Doors

Features: French Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Screened

Fence

Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: Basement, Family Room, Fire Pit, Wood Burning

Floors

Flooring: Tile, Wood

Foundation

Foundation Details: Permanent

Heating

Heating: Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Heating Included

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Dual Closets, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters

Laundry

Features: Inside, Laundry Room

Lot

Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Sloped, Lot Size Acres: 0.78, Lot Size Area: 33976.8, Lot Size Square Feet: 33976.8, Lot Size Units: Square Feet, Parcel Number: 175931

Parking

Parking Features: Parking Pad

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: Trees/Woods, Zoning: R-20

Roof

Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Sewer

Sewer: Public Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 4353.47

Utilities

Water Source: Public

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