A rare estate-scale custom homesite in Durham's Hope Valley Country Club neighborhood. Come take a look at this exceptional opportunity to create a private luxury estate in the heart of this prestigious South Durham community. Set gracefully back from the street, this expansive 1.35-acre homesite offers a rare sense of seclusion, scale, and possibility—an ideal setting for a truly bespoke residence. This property invites you to envision and craft a custom home without compromise. You'll partner with the highly regarded Robert S. Hallyburton Building Company, known for refined craftsmanship and thoughtful execution, to bring your own architectural vision to life. The builder will remove existing structures, delivering a pristine, build-ready canvas upon which a spectacular custom single-family home can be realized. The generous acreage allows for elegant interior spaces complemented by expansive outdoor living—think curated gardens, terraces, pools, and private retreats. All utility connections are already onsite, streamlining the path from concept to construction. The lot's depth and positioning create a new estate-like presence rarely found in this coveted enclave, offering both privacy and flexibility for sophisticated design. Located moments from Hope Valley Country Club, residents enjoy convenient access to golf, tennis, swimming, and fine dining. The setting also offers easy connectivity to Downtown Durham, Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and UNC, blending timeless neighborhood prestige with modern-day convenience. Opportunities to create a custom luxury residence of this caliber in Hope Valley are exceedingly rare. This distinguished homesite offers the foundation for an enduring legacy property—crafted entirely to your vision. Buyer to sign a builder addendum that conveys with the land. This is a newly divided parcel - updated tax records/GIS for this and 4014 Nottaway are not yet available.
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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Property details
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Interior features
Partially wooded vegetation
Exterior features
1.35-acre parcel
Flag lot with road frontage on the second driveway (right) side of the parcel; a smaller front lot (4014) sits on the left side and first driveway
Lot dimensions approximately 189 x 234 x 142 x 60 x 227.5
Asphalt city street frontage on a publicly maintained road
Community amenities nearby: clubhouse, golf, pool, restaurant, tennis courts
Home design
Residential zoning (R-10)
Construction
No construction details provided
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer (sewer connected)
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Cable available
Phone available
Underground utilities
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Community features include clubhouse, golf, pool, restaurant, and tennis courts
Other
Located in Durham County, postal code 27707
Latitude 35.93539, Longitude -78.957744
Electricity and solar
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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, 15 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
Durham, NC • 27707
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Redfin Estimate for 4012 Nottaway Rd
$795,999
$4,001 under list price of $800K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $568K to $900K.