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    1720 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705

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    Newly renovated retail center with high visibility and accessibility.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Mar 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    56
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 21 at 8:05 pm

    Property Features for 1720 Guess Road

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Charlie Coyne
    Charlie Coyne

    Listing agent Charlie Coyne

    Listing office CBRE | Raleigh

    Listing date Mar 25, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Significant vacancy allowing for new merchandising opportunities.
    • Proximity to I‑85 and downtown Durham.
    • Located in an area with a highly educated workforce and three flagship universities.
    • Dense infill site with a large population within 5 miles.
    • Newly renovated facades and exterior improvements.
    • Easy access from I‑85 with signalized entrances.

    Overview

    This newly renovated retail center presents a significant opportunity due to its current vacancy, allowing for new merchandising strategies. There is also potential for a future pad site along Guess Road. The location benefits from accessibility to I-85 and proximity to downtown, making it appealing to a highly educated workforce drawn from three nearby universities. This demographic seeks convenient entertainment and dining options. Planned improvements include refreshed facades and exterior enhancements to lighting, signage, and landscaping. Situated less than a mile from Duke’s East Campus and 2.5 miles from Downtown Durham, the site is located in a dense infill area with a population of 178,803 within a 5-mile radius. It offers easy access from I-85 via exits at Duke Street and Guess Road, with signalized entrances.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Avis Car Rental Car Rental Facility Budget Car Rental Car Rental Facility Frontier Telecommunications Service Randy's Pizza Restaurant Sky Zone Trampoline ... Arcade & Gaming Center

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Durham
    County
    Durham
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -78.9135751
    Latitude
    36.0205044

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Shopping center - Newly renovated retail center with high visibility and accessibility.
    Where is this shopping center located?
    The property is located at 1720 Guess Road Durham, NC.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Significant vacancy allowing for new merchandising opportunities.; Proximity to I‑85 and downtown Durham.; Located in an area with a highly educated workforce and three flagship universities.
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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