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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.
Wake Forest Homes for Sale
TENANT VACATING HOME SOON! Floor plan and measurements coming first week of Aug. Photos were taken prior to tenant moving in. Property has a finished 3rd floor, perfect f...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2397021 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Original home hand built in 1964 and moved to this location in 1995. Solid home on over an acre lot. Can be renovated to your liking. Some improvements made. Seller canno...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2368880 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Nature lovers dream w/ the convenience of a low maintenance townhome! Exit your back fenced patio to the Smith Creek walking trails. Awesome privacy from the wooded area...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2398257 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Almost an acre close to downtown Wake Forest! Don't miss this home with spacious backyard and mature trees within walking distance to Main Street.
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2396928 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Completely remodeled ranch sitting on app 4.580 acres in Wake forest. New Roof, No Hoa or Restrictive covenants. Must see to appreciate the possibilities. Shed is insulat...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2393014 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Vacant! Gorgeous 3 BDRM 2.5 BTH corner lot Townhome in ... Spacious open floor plan living w/ dining room, office, kitchen w/ SS appliances and granite countertops, eat-i...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2389714 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Showings start 8/5/21. Adorable 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath single family 2 story home in Austin Creek. Over 1900 sq. feet of open floor plan living space comes w/large master e...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2394154 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Townhome located in the sought after Traditions community. Home with 3 Bedrms, 2.5 Baths, 1 Car Garage, S/S Appliances, Granite tops in the Kitchen& Master Bathroom, Birc...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2399269 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Beautiful mini-farm in Wake Forest! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Large kitchen that expands into the dining room. The living room window brings in so much natural light. S...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2396956 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
THIS MAGNIFICENT 3BR/2.5BA ISN’T GOING TO LAST LONG IN WAKE FOREST’S WELL ESTABLISHED AUSTIN CREEK SUBDIVISION. THE FIRST FLR OFFERS A SPACIOUS FLR PLAN, OPEN KT W/ AN IS...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2399268 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Wake Forest home with no HOA. This home is spacious and filled with natural light. The living room offers a charming fireplace and access...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2395091 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This lovely Home has 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath, a formal Dining room, Large open concept Kitchen with a granite center island, a generous family room with a fireplace & vaulte...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2397854 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Great Home in established neighborhood with community swim/tennis.This Home has great features such as a built in wine cellar , Built in shelving in family room, oak trea...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2396790 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Wonderful opportunity in quiet, established, Cardinal Hills. No cookie cutter homes or postage stamp lots here. Great space in this well built brick home, with 4 BR, 3 ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2398520 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Beautiful Charleston Style Home w/Rocking Chair Front Porch in Desirable Bowling Green Pool Community! Rear covered porch overlooks private courtyard area featuring LED l...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2398352 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous, meticulously maintained home in Avondale. Open floor plan. Gorgeous wood floors, All bedrooms on Main. SS appliances convey. Granite counter tops. Serenity ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2397054 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Don't miss out on this lovely 4BR home in the highly desirable Heritage neighborhood! All Heritage schools. Enjoy the screened in porch and patio with fenced in yard. Gra...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2390154 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Wonderful Bowling Green neighborhood with pool. Custom home with loads of space on cul-de-sac lot & fenced in backyard. Perfect for entertaining-Open floor plan, hardwood...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2398378 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
WOW!! Coming Soon! Showings are expected to begin on Friday, August 6th. Measurements to be verified. Professional Photos, Virtual Tour, and Floorplan are scheduled for ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2398868 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Offer was accepted. Waiting on signatures. A like new well appointed home in Austin Creek community in the heart of Wake Forest. only 5 miles from the new Wegmans Grocery...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2397553 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
3 BED/3.5 BATH CHARLESTON STYLE HOME in DESIRABLE HOLDING VILLAGE! BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT w/10 FT CEILINGS! LRG Great Room! Gourmet Kitch, HUGE ISLAND & SUNNY BFAST NOOK! SS...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2398760 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Rare Geodesic Home. 5 bedroom 3 full bathrooms. 4 bedrooms on the first floor. Lots of upgrades, new roof in 2018, Since 2018 new flooring, cabinets in laundry room and K...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2369405 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful home in AWESOME location! Just off 98, close to schools, shopping, restaurants yet tucked away in the back of this charming neighborhood. Vaulted entry with ope...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2397316 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful Spacious Home w/Finished BASEMENT! Solar Panels! New Flooring 5 Bedrooms/ 3.5 baths~ Large Owners Suite w/tray Ceilings~ Formal DR~ Kitchen w/Large Island-Dou...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2397105 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Adorable all brick home in PRIME location w open floorplan, only minutes from downtown, Wegmans, Target, 98/Capital. Nestled on gorgeous wooded back yard-almost 1 acre! R...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2397214 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Craftsman home bursting with natural light! Fabulous floor plan full of options, guest suite/office on the Main! Spacious Gourmet Kitchen w/ Double Ovens, Espresso Cabine...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2399234 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Truly a home that offers it all! Well-appointed kitchen w/stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, tile backsplash, granite counters, & island w/pendant lights Open family ...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2397396 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Custom Built Home in The Preserve at Smith Creek! Cathedral ceilings & large windows enhance the natural light in each room. Hardwood floors throughout 1st floor living s...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2398812 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Almost new & barely lived in! Perfect age in place home! Easy one floor living! Flat, fenced back yard. Fantastic community amenities include tennis, indoor pool, fitness...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2395947 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Spacious 5 bedroom w/ 3 FULL Baths! Open Floor Plan, Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite center island and new appliances. Lovely Master Suite w/relaxing Remodeled Spa Ba...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2398499 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Stately brick front home full of light & space! Two story family room. 1st floor includes formal dining, office, flex space & a full bath. Front & rear staircases. Open k...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2397974 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Light and bright, this immaculate home exudes timeless elegance. The open concept layout encompasses a gourmet kitchen complete w/granite, stainless steel appliances, and...
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2398830 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Wonderful opportunity. 3 Triplex units with total of seven 3 bedroom 1 bath units and two 2 bedroom 1 bath units. Wake Forest Area with good access to shopping and highwa...
- 2396208 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Wake Forest! Host dinner parties in the dining area before cozying up in front of the living room fireplace. Easily prepare dinner ...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2396327 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This Wake Forest three-story home offers granite countertops, and a three-car garage. This home has been virtually staged to illustrate its potential.
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2396849 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Coming Soon...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2398094 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Immaculate & made for Entertaining! Perfect work from home living w/6bd/5bth & lots of options for office/study/play spces! Enter to glming hrdwds & open flrpln. Lg Grmt...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2398616 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
2.23 Acre Lot w/View of Pond! Attached 2CarGar & Detached 2CarGar w/Finished Rm above! Lives Like a Ranch, w/3 Bdms on 1stFlr, Bonus & Storage on 2nd! Updates include Pai...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2398703 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
*Spacious Basement Home Near Falls Lake Rec Area*Long Driveway & Private Lot*Primary Bdrm on 1st Flr Overlooks Lush Backyard*Plenty of Space for Parking*4 Min Drive to Sh...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2389971 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming Home on 5.01 acres! A must see! Enjoy peaceful living and sitting on the lovely patio watching birds. There is a separate building on the property that is heated...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2392343 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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