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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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.
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).
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.
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.
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You will feel like you are in your own park at this beautiful home w/ a huge backyard! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwoods, fireplace, screened porch, built-ins, plantation ...
Beautiful Home at end of cul-de-sac. Terraced hill side with koi pond and waterfall. Large fenced back yard with mature hardwood trees. Large 500sq ft. covered private de...
This Wake Forest two-story home offers granite countertops. This home is vacant and cleaned regularly.
Beautiful Transitional home minutes from downtown Wake Forest! Home features 4 beds, 2.5 baths & 2 car garage. New CARPETS, Freshly PAINTED. Step into the spacious Eat I...
An Unbelievable opportunity to customize your home on 2 acres with no restrictions. This property is being sold as is and it does include the mobile home. The mobile ho...
Coming soon!! You will not want to miss this 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home! Nice spacious flat private lot on a culde-sac with a beautiful fence. This home has an absolutel...
Amazing 5 bedroom home with 3rd floor suite for teenagers, home school or additional play areas. Wonderfully updated home in convenient location to Wake Forest amenities...
Fantastic 5+ acres with a gorgeous magnolia tree at the front of the property & a lovely wooded area w/stream out back, such beautiful views to enjoy from your screened i...
Welcome Home! Move in into this beautiful, upgraded, well maintained home within highly sought after Heritage community. All new appliances in the kitchen + granite count...
Double lot in beautiful Hartland with no city taxes or HOA! Scores of updates-2020 new Granite kitchen countertops, refinished hardwood floors, interior paint and neutral...
Meticulously maintained* better than new John Wieland built w/ 1st floor owners retreat* beautiful open living area that combine kitchen, dining rm & great room for the...
This home exudes charm. Lovely brick front home on almost an acre that has been very well maintained. Many updates include: Roof, HVAC, siding, windows, water heater all ...
Better than new home in Holding Village @ S. Lake! Lots of natural light; 5 in. wood floors throughout living areas = NO CARPET! Beautiful gourmet kitchen w/ white quartz...
Multigenerational Living! Spacious home has in-law suite suite with kitchen and utility closet. Rocking chair front porch welcomes you. Formal living room with wet bar a...
GORGEOUS LIKE-NEW 4 BR, 2 1/2 Bath + OFFICE/BONUS + MUDROOM home that features open floor plan, hardwood floors, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Gas Cooktop/Cus...
Well maintained home in popular Northampton features open floor plan - perfect for entertaining. Sep. DIN Rm. KIT includes granite, brkft nook, island, ample cabinetry & ...
This Wake Forest two-story home offers granite countertops and a two-car garage. This home is vacant and cleaned regularly. This home has been virtually staged to illustr...
This beautiful 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath home with open floor plan, hardwood, granite counter tops and bonus room above garage. This property has a lot to offer. Located in Wake...
This 60's style ranch home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths (with one bed & bath in basement). Large living room and sunroom on first floor is wrapped with windows end to end!...
Craftsman style 5 bedroom home in the fantastic golf course community of Heritage. Popular 1st flr guest suite. Gorgeous crown molding, Hardwoods, granite counters, Stain...
Enjoy carefree, LOW MAINTENANCE, luxury living in the heart of Wake Forest! This former model & parade home is steps from the clubhouse, community pool & walking trails. ...
Feels like a MOUNTAIN ESCAPE in highly sought after Preserve at Smith Creek. Over 2700 sq ft, 3 bedrm + 2 BONUS RMs w/ wet bar, this home has the space YOU NEED today!!B...
Great opportunity to live in one of Wake Forest's prime communities. Previous model home with all the upgrades. Wonderful layout with nice open floorplan, granite kitchen...
Tons of SQFT & space! Hardwood flrs thru the main 1st flr living areas. Coffered clg & gas log FP w/custom hearth/tile surround. Gourmet kit has SS appl w/LP gas range, c...
This immaculate brick front home features 4 spacious bedrooms, mstr bed w/ sitting rm & dbl barn doors. Large 2nd floor bonus rm. Luxury bath w/ dual sink vanity, garden ...
You will love this charming home in the highly desirable neighborhood of Bishops Grant! This home features a 1st floor in-law suite w/ separate entrance, spacious bedroom...
A beautifully updated home where historic vintage charm marries a modern touch! Gleaming original hardwoods throughout, 3 fire places, a formal living room, cozy family ...
Enjoy this wonderful home on almost 3/4 acre. Large back yard decks with a flagstone walk up patio featuring a wood fire chimney and Gas Grill insert. Electrical outlet l...
Rare Wake Forest Find! Spacious Fully Fenced .59 Acre CulDeSac Lot (Room for a Pool/Baseball/Soccer)! Beautifully Maintained Interior w/Warm Colors, Plantation Shutters, ...
Built in 2014, this Wake Forest two-story home offers a patio, granite countertops, and a three-car garage. This home is vacant and cleaned regularly.
Most beautiful home on the street! Better than new Golf Villa. Loaded w/ upgrades. HUGE gourmet kitchen! Walking trails, fishing pond, pool, tennis, clubhouse/restaurant,...
This large home has been created with multi-generational living in mind! Main home features open gourmet kitchen updated with beautiful cabinetry, granite counter tops, a...
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...
This beautiful home is filled with custom options and most desired features - a master and a guest suite on the 1st floor. YES - 2 bedrooms down. Gourmet kitchen with ful...
Multi Generation that's the needle you've been looking for in multiple haystacks. 5 bdr/5 bath with a light filled open floor plan 3 car garage, 3rd bay is tandem. Hard t...
Four beautiful lots being sold together for a total of 7 acres. Beautiful place to build a home or potentially 3 homes! There is a small 2 room home with a deck, septic, ...
AMAZING find in Heritage! Custom Built w/ Rocking Chair Front Porch, 4 bedrms, 3.5 baths, PRIVATE Home Office, Oversized Dining Rm, Open Kitchen / Family Rm, HUGE bonus w...
Gorgeous 5 BR 3.5 bath w/Lg 1st floor master! Builder quality is obvious w/detailed trim work, wood flooring, plantation shutters & more. 2 bonus rms perfect for home off...
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