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Located in Wake and Franklin counties, the town of Wake Forest is the former location of Wake Forest College, which is now located in Winston Salem, NC. The former Wake Forest College location is now home to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. There are also a number of historical locations here including the DuBois Center and Calvin Jones Historical House.
Real estate in Wake Forest neighborhoods are in close proximity to the thriving downtown area that offers several commercial and dining options. Real estate property in this bustling North Carolina town also boasts a ton of parks and a public library. To learn more about Wake Forest, check out the information below. To view homes for sale by price and popular neighborhoods in Wake Forest, click on the links in the sidebar on the right.
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Background Information
Wake Forest is an increasingly popular suburb of Raleigh, with a population of approximately 34,000—in 2000, the population was just 12,588! Due to the rapid increase in population, Wake Forest has tons of new home communities.
Wake Forest is conveniently located 35 minutes from Morrisville (near RTP), 30 minutes from Downtown Raleigh, and 40 minutes from Downtown Durham.
Schools
The town of Wake Forest is served by the Wake County Public School System, the largest school system in North Carolina. Charter schools in Wake Forest include Endeavor Charter School (K-8), Wake Forest Charter Academy (K-8), and Envision Science Academy (K-8).
Private schools in Wake Forest include Thales Academy (pre-K-5) and Wake Christian Academy (K-12).
Things to Do
Shopping & Dining
The
historic downtown of Wake Forest features tons of restaurants, shopping, art galleries, and more. Lumpy's Ice Cream is a delicious choice for the whole family, with tons of unique flavors and homemade waffle cones. The Cotton Company is a neat market with lots of local vendors.
Every Saturday, from 8 - 12 you'll find the Wake Forest Farmer's Market with local produce, art, and much more—open year round! The town hosts events downtown throughout the year, including a Christmas Parade and Mardi Gras Festival. The second Friday of each month, the art galleries and other shops are open late for Art After Hours.
The Wake Forest Renaissance Center for the Arts hosts plays, movies, bands, and more.
The area just south of downtown Wake Forest features new restaurants, shops, and more, including Gonza Tacos Y Tequila, a popular local restaurant with delicious Mexican food, MOD Pizza, where you can build your own pizza, and one of the Triangle's only Culver's. You'll also find a gym, spa, and more.
Outdoor Activities
Wake Forest also features tons of options for outdoor activities. The Falls Lake State Recreation Area, which borders Wake Forest to the west, is home to a 12,000 acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands. Falls Lake is a great spot to canoe, kayak, fish, paddle board, bike, or just walk.
There are several places to golf in Wake Forest, including Heritage Golf Club, which is home to an award winning golf course designed by Bob Moore of the JMP Group, Paschal Golf Club, a public golf course, and the Hasentree Club, with a course designed by Tom Fazio.
Wake Forest also has tons of community parks with playgrounds and picnic shelters. Bring your pup to the Flaherty Dog Park, a two-acre dog park located near downtown. North Wake Landfill District Park, located south of Wake Forest, features walking trails, a playground, and one of the best views in the area. E. Carroll Joyner Park, located near downtown, is a popular 117-acre park with paved trails, an amphitheater, and old farm buildings. The park hosts festivals and concerts throughout the year.
Recent Listings in Wake Forest
This Wake Forest property offers off-street parking, a covered front porch, an open back deck, ceiling fans, a breakfast bar, gas heating, a fireplace, and a walk-in mast...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2312132 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful end unit townhome with open space and courtyards in front and side of the home located in the desirable Heritage community. Lots of homeowner upgrades and very...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2312114 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Prime Location! Walk to downtown Wake Forest! Calling all investors! Property would make a great flip or update and add to your rental portfolio. So many possibilitie...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2312071 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome Home! Located in sought after Heritage, this craftsman style home offers great space in an open floorplan, beautiful views outback & a convenient location just mi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2312059 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
The Beckett! Grab this before it's gone! Corner homesite w/incredible backyard - 104' of usable space off the back of the house! 4BR/2.5BA+loft. 1st floor offers bright...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311855 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Meticulously maintained home with gorgeous pond view in convenient location! Only one of a few lots in the neighborhood with this spectacular view! Long driveway offers ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311840 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Immaculate & Beautifully updated w/ bright open floor plan, rocking chair front porch, & amazing priv bkyard! Newer Roof, HVAC & water htr!! New lam hardwds in living ar...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311810 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
WOW...WHAT A FIND! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a 2-stall garage will give you 2,861 sq ft of generous space. Wake up each morning to breakfast on the massive pat...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311670 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Custom Craftsman by Sumner Construction on large wooded private home site! Still time for some selections. 3 car attached garage, stone accents, wide stair case, trey c...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2311657 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
1ST FLOOR MASTER & IN-LAW SUITE! 3 CAR GARAGE! 12' SLIDER TO SCRND PORCH W/OUTDOOR FIREPLACE! HWDs Thru MainLiving! Kit: Granite Ctops, Cstm Cabs, TileBcksplsh, CntrIslan...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2311583 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
LIKE NEW!! UPDATED CUSTOM HOME IN POPULAR HERITAGE GOLF COMM.NEW PAINT INTERIOR & EXTERIOR. REFINISHED HDW FLRS.2 STORY FOYER & FAM RM W/GAS LOG FIREPLACE & LOTS OF LIGHT...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311561 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Double porches! Extra deep rocking chair front porch. First floor Guest BR. Chefs Kitchen with gourmet SS appliances, wall ovens, spacious island, granite counters, full...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311546 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Quintessential Certified Green one level living! Curb appeal galore with this Dickerson built home in popular Austin Creek. Enjoy walking sidewalks/adjoining trails & mee...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2310747 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous & Loaded w/ UPGRADES w/ Amazing Wraparound Front Porch & BONUS Rm! Decked Out w/ Hardwood Flooring, Crown Molding, FRESH Paint, NEW Carpet, Great Ntl Light, Cust...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311476 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
1ST FLOOR MASTER & IN-LAW SUITE! 3 CAR GARAGE! 12' SLIDER TO SCRND PORCH W/FP! HWDs Thru MainLiving! Kit: Granite Ctops, Cstm Cbnts w/CrwnTrim, CenterIsland w/BrkfstBar &...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2311431 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Bring your own builder, all construction plans must be approved by Bold Run Hill LLC/Developer prior to construction. Vernon Place, developed in 2017, is a great find fo...
- 2311374 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Bring your own builder, all construction plans must be approved by Bold Run Hill LLC/Developer prior to construction. Vernon Place, developed in 2017, is a great find fo...
- 2311367 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This is your chance to build your dream home in a private lot and still be close to shopping, entertainment and recreation. This 11.03 acre lot has it all! Beautiful sett...
- 2311364 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Bring your own builder, all construction plans must be approved by Bold Run Hill LLC/Developer prior to construction. Vernon Place, developed in 2017, is a great find fo...
- 2311353 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful home on .79 acre cut-de-sac lot. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Kitchen with maple cabinets and tile backsplash, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2311249 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
1st Floor Master, Guest Room, and Office! Another awesome plan by Matt Baldwin Homes offering over 3000 sq ft, Spacious Kitchen w/Gourmet Appliance Package/Granite/Tile ...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2311247 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Bring your own builder, all construction plans must be approved by Bold Run Hill LLC/Developer prior to construction. Vernon Place, developed in 2017, is a great find fo...
- 2311223 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This home is perfect for future expansion opportunities. It features main level living with 1454 sq ft of an unfinished basement for storage or to be converted into addit...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2311179 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Quiet country living at it's best with no city taxes, 4 Bedroom home, on a 1.22 acres Lot. A large concrete porch, double sided fireplace in living - family rooms. Equi...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2311125 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
3 CAR GARAGE! 1ST FLOOR MASTER & GUEST/IN-LAW SUITE! HWDs Thru Main Living! GourmetKit: Granite Ctops, Tile Backsplash, Cstm Cbnts, SS Appls Incl Gas Range, CenterIsland ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2310935 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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