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.
Location, location, location. Hard to find 1 story home on cul-de-sac off Falls of Neuse Road (near Falls Dam). Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Fenced bac...
Just painted , exterior powerwashed, new carpets, landscaped... ready for your buyers to move right in. What a great location, just minutes to downtown Wake Forest, shopp...
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...
Beautifully kept 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome with upgraded white kitchen and granite transformation counters. New HVAC 2019! No carpets! Engineered hardwood down and...
Calling all Nature Lovers! 2bd/2bth ranch in Wake Forest. Has bonus room, large dining/family rm w/french doors open up to side yard. Sunroom/utility rm, screened in porc...
What a unique opportunity to be close to the Neuse River, Falls Lake Dam, Falls Lake, and all of the trails. River Mill has river access. It's time for a new chapter in t...
Beautiful and CharmingTownhome-End Unit with 1st Fl Spacious Master. Easy Living-Spacious Rms Sizes in Wonderful Wake Forest Location! High Ceiling Living Rm-lovely FP w/...
Experience all the personal touches this home has to offer! Rheem HVAC & gas H2O htr <1 yr. Front door keyless entry. Updated hardware and fixtures. Floors: downstairs vi...
Rare buyer’s opportunity! Outstanding house in a great setting and neighborhood available for creative buyers and investors alike! Ready for a complete cosmetic renovatio...
End Unit Townhome w/ 2 car garage. Lovely trim/wainscoting installed in large foyer. Granite Counters, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.Wrought iron railing ...
Extensively and tastefully remodeled ranch home walking distance to restaurants/bars and retail. Updates include new open kitchen, new bath, granite tops, tile backsplash...
Well maintained Cape Cod nestled on a cul-de-sac lot.This adorable bungalow boasts laminate flooring throughout most of the 1st floor.The main lvl owners' suite is bathed...
So many possibilities!!! Three bay garage is larger than the actual home. Main house is a one bedroom/one bathroom. Great rental property, or could redevelop/rezone the...
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...
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Open,flowing floor plan bathed in natural light from wall of windows across the back of the home in addition to thoughtfully placed SolarTubes throughout.The kitchen has ...
Needs lots of work and priced accordingly. As is sale, seller will make no repairs. Good flip potential. New roof needed, some water intrusion on lower level after heavy ...
Luxurious* 3 level t'home perfect for everyone* loaded w/ hardwoods, granite, SS appliances* lower level has spacious entry, bonus/4th bedroom w/ full bath and office/WIC...
Large open floor plan Charleston with private courtyard. open living, dining and kitchen. Kitchen has high end gas stove and finishes with plenty of storage. Master suite...
This hard to find affordable detached 3bedroom home in the heart of downtown Wake Forest on a huge nicely manured lot is ready for you to move right in. It is the perfect...
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Beautiful home in the heart of Wake Forest. New carpet going in April 15th. This home features a 1st floor bedroom and full bath. Hardwood flooring through foyer, formal ...
Beautiful, move-in ready 4 BR home with 1st Fl Master! This well-maintained home has an inviting open floor plan that allows you to be a part of all the action! Kitchen b...
Beautiful, flat back yard w/large deck, stone patio, shed & mature landscaping! Grand 2-story foyer opens to formal living & dining rms. Chef's kitchen w/great layout off...
Wonderful home in heart of Wake Forest! So many options for living! Huge addition & full bath (added in 2006) can be downstairs master, home school rm or play rm! 2nd flo...
Custom built home w/lake views on cul-de-sac! Huge 2-tiered deck overlooking fenced back yard & planting beds. Soaring 2-story ceiling in family rm w/gas fireplace. 1st f...
This Wake Forest two-story home offers a two-car garage.
Three level Town Home in Heritage! Move right in! This 4 bedroom, 2 car garage townhome offers hardwood floors on the entire second & third level. Enjoy an open floorplan...
One of the few active homes in Heritage. Home features an office on the first floor, Formal Dining room, eat-in kitchen with breakfast area, office space, family room wi...
Don't miss out on this beautiful Heritage home located on a cul-de-sac. All 3 Heritage schools. Hardwoods through 1st flr. Formal dining room w/ wainscoting. Spacious fam...
Your search is over! 5BRs plus bonus room on beautiful lot in the heart of Wake Forest. 1st floor: formal living room or office, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen w/doub...
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...
Beautiful and spacious home with finished basement! Built in 2016 and well kept! Located on a cul-de-sac homesite which gives great privacy. Home also includes a fabulou...
Custom-built, ranch-style home features hardwood floors throughout the main living area, arched doorways, exquisite trim, lg windows & a beautiful sunroom offering tons o...
Fabulous 1-level home in Wake Forest Del Webb community. Flowing floorplan w/so much storage space! Front Bedroom w/adjacent full Bath, second Bed/Office w/French doors. ...
Absolutely stunning Ranch home om 1.1 acre private, lush lot w/ Master and 2brs on main floor plus Bedroom, Bonus and full bath upstairs! Meticulously maintained, quality...
GREAT HERITAGE LOCATION! Easy living on the main level with a bonus room above! This home is great - 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, spacious family room with gas log firep...
Beautifully landscaped executive home with open floor plan-1st floor master with attached sitting room, large bath w/double sink and soaking tub/sep. shower Large Walk in...
RARE GEM nestled on 1.5 acres w/HUGE variety of plants, GREEN house & Hydroponic! Renovated kitchen features white cabinets, s/s app, granite counters, HUGE island, gas r...
Impeccably maintained home in highly sought after Holding Village! This lovingly landscaped corner lot welcomes you home and boasts a downstairs office, family room, eat-...
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Executive home in the Estate section of Stonegate. Stunning Master with sitting room, spa bath, huge shower & walk-in closet. Jr Master w/ private bath. 4 full bathrooms,...
Stunning home w/ 4 1st floor bedrooms including Owner's Suite w/ Dual Vanities, Soaking Tub, Sep Shower, His & Hers Walk In Closets, & Access to Screened Porch! Eat In Ki...
STUNNING home on .71 acres, featuring over 4000 SQFT, tons of natural LIGHT, a SW POOL w/ a stone path to the Lg firepit! Sip coffee on your wrap around front porch, prep...
You'll love the low maintenance lawn care w/seasonal landscaping featuring year round perennial colors. Clubhouse just a short walk away! Open-concept w/1st floor master,...
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