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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
ALL BRICK RANCH w/1922 Sq Ft on 5.53 acres! Enjoy relaxing on your Covered Front Porch. Bring your animals! This home features; 3 large bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Roo...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244585 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Rare find in great North Raleigh Location! Brick Ranch with Full basement! Detached 40x30 Tall Metal building on a 1.28 acre Lot. Concrete drive leads to three car cov...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2244096 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Prime Wake Forest location! Build the home of your choice in the heart of Wake Forest. Convenient to downtown Wake Forest, groceries, shopping and more!
- 2244562 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great opportunity to own this 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom single family home on a 1.88 +/- acre lot. This property built in 1996 features approximately 2,016 square feet of ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244526 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Luxury Hardwood Style Flooring Through Main Living! Kitchen w/Quartz Countertops, Custom White Cabinets, 3x6 Gray Tile Backsplash, Center Island w/Breakfast Bar & Pendant...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244495 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Built in 2014, this Wake Forest open-layout home offers plenty of natural light, scenic views, a loft, granite kitchen countertops, hardwood flooring, enclosed patio, dec...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2244456 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous, completely renovated one-level living in Jones Dairy Farm! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boasts an open floor plan, kitchen with beautiful granite counters, n...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2244446 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Desirable new townhomes situated downtown, Wake Forest! This open floorplan is 22 ft. wide, great for hosting your friends & family. Unwind from your day relaxing on the ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244367 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Charming & nicely updated home in Whippoorwill Valley! New paint throughout! New windows & light fixtures! Big, .69 acre, corner lot! Rocking chair front porch; Fam. Rm. ...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244284 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great open floor plan! Large kitchen island and butler pantry with granite countertops. Walk-in pantry. Master suite on first floor. 2nd first floor bedroom possibly ...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2244226 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Desirable location in Heritage Golf Course Community this custom built town home features a detached one car garage and craftsmen style features are just a few of the stu...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244092 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Come see this Completely renovated home on beautiful 3/4 acres w/ additional detached garage/workshop. You'll enjoy this country setting just minutes from the everyday ac...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244054 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Built in 2014, this Wake Forest two-story offers a family room, granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a two-car garage. A park is part of the Mead...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2244040 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This charming historic house has great potential for a residential rental, office building or a development opportunity. Located in down town Wake Forest, it is walking d...
- 2244034 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
GORGEOUS RANCH on the golf course w/ a water view in popular Heritage Wake Forest! Vacation every day - 2 pools, restaurant & clubhouse, tennis, walking trails & just 5 m...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2242966 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Ranch with charming Rocking Chair Front Porch located on a quiet cul-de-sac, .84 acre lot, in Vernon Place! Better than new open floor plan! Formal Dining Rm & Butlers Pa...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2243974 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Fabulous home on a cul-de-sac w/4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Sip your coffee as you sit in screened in porch looking over .46 PRIVATE ACRES. 2 story family rm. Roof-2015. HVAC...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2243904 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous home on private cul-de-sac lot.This Pristine 4 bdrms 3.5 bths Wake Forest home boasts gleaming hdw floors, extensive trim, fresh paint & designer touches through...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2243877 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
CUSTOM built home with an OPEN FLOOR PLAN & HIGH CEILINGS welcomes you! BRIGHT foyer, gorgeous GOURMET kitchen featuring GRANITES, SS and a HUGE ISLAND that is open to th...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2243858 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Something for everyone in this wonderfully updated 2 story home on a private cul de sac! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, fenced back yard. Kitchen recently updated w/granite cntr...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2243006 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Move in ready home on quiet cul-de-sac location. You will love this light filled, open layout floor plan. 3 very spacious bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms. Huge laundry room & kitc...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2241520 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Rocking chair front porch over looking a large neighborhood green space. Upgraded Kitchen and Pantry. Totally upgraded Master Bath with his and her closets. Extra bedroom...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2243811 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great home with plenty of space for everyone, priced below market value! 6 bedrooms, 5 baths with finished basement. Three car garage with large driveway in cul de sac, d...
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2243802 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
BETTER THAN NEW! Lovely 4 bdrm/4 bath home with lg. bonus room plus office/flex space! Relax on your rocking chair front porch or screened in porch overlooking the .79 ac...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2243685 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Beautiful open concept home with hardwoods throughout most of first floor. Kitchen has 42" cabinets, granite countertops and tile backsplash. Private fenced backyard for ...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2243602 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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