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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
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...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2377577 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2377684 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
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377594 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2371775 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377376 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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/...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377700 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377541 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377542 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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 ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377250 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Extensively and tastefully remodeled ranch home walking distance to restaurants/bars and retail. Updates include new open kitchen, new bath, granite tops, tile backsplash...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2368974 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377041 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 2371332 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2350421 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377373 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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 ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2377002 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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 ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377372 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2376424 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377078 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376518 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
COMING SOON!
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2373830 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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 ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376162 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377223 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2375363 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2376872 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2372593 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This Wake Forest two-story home offers a two-car garage.
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377198 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2377504 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2369926 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377412 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2377741 MLS
- ACTIVE 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 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...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2377419 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2375862 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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. ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2375662 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376728 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377683 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2375088 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2377686 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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-...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2375728 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Hickory Hwd Flrs! Kit w/CstmGlazed CreamColored Cabs w/GraniteCtops, TleBacksplsh, PotFiller Faucet, Pull-out Spice Drawr, ButlersPantry, WlknPntry, CrwnMldg, Recessd Lgh...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2377111 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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,...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2376980 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2376473 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2376909 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
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,...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2374566 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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