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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
1095 SF office suite available for sale in the conveniently located Wake Forest Business Park. Ground level / 1 story floorplan includes 6 offices, built in reception, pr...
- 2413713 MLS
- Prime Mortage Bldg.
- ACTIVE Status
COMING SOON! End-unit townhome in conveniently located Shearon Farms community. Open floorplan downstairs with gorgeous hardwood floors. Spacious family room has built-in...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415054 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Cul-de-Sac home with Fenced Backyard! Open living room with gas fireplace, beautiful new flooring throughout the first floor. Tile floors and smooth top range in kitchen,...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415693 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Pool and tennis community in the heart of Wake Forest! Finished basement with office with walk-in-closet , full bath, den, separate entry and rough-in for kitchenette per...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2406398 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Convenient to Wake Forest without Wake County taxes! Wonderful nearly 1 acre wooded lot. Screened porch and huge storage building with cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2415149 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Your next home awaits at this spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome in Wake Forest. The foyer leads to a vaulted living room with a fireplace, a formal dining area wi...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2414638 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
GORGEOUS on Almost and Acre with a bright open floor plan and upgrades galore! Features a custom designer kitchen with new granite counter tops, glass tile backsplash and...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2415017 MLS
- ACTIVE 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
- 2414307 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Fabulous split bedroom (mostly ranch) plan in Chesleigh!! Unfinished space on 2nd floor already plumbed for 4th bedroom & bath. Huge lot with gorgeous backyard view of pr...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2415660 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Beautifully UPDATED & meticulously maintained! 4 BR RANCH home w/4 FULL Baths on .93 acres within walking distance to historic DT WF! Granite, SS appliances & custom PANT...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2414600 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
CHARMING CRAFTSMAN HOME W/FRONT PORCH JUST MINS TO DOWNTOWN WF LR W/TREY CEILING DR W/COFFER CELING HARDWOOD FLOORS LARGE GOURMET KT WITH ISLAND WALL DOUBLE OVENS. FR W/...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415269 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in Wake Forest! Enter through the covered front porch into a large entryway. Ahead is the spacious living area with a...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415155 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
5 bedroom/3.5 bathroom home in Richland Hills in Wake Forest! Owner's Suite on 1st floor with double sinks, a walk in closet, and separate tub and shower. Sunrooms leads ...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2414298 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Immaculate Arts and Crafts style home with premium features! Carolina front porch opens to a main level with hardwood floors and two story family room with gas FP. Open k...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415644 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
An incredible well loved, corner lot home in desirable community. This home boasts a large Master with glamorous garden tub, sep. standup shower, dbl vanity and large w/i...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2415722 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Charming home on almost an acre lot! Great laminate wood floors & crown molding on 1st floor. Newly renovated bathrooms. Inviting Family Rm w/ cathedral ceiling, great na...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2407481 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
She's a knock out! Craftsman ranch design with an upstairs bonus and 2 car garage. Front porch sitting, back porch grilling, and paver patio entertaining! Completely fenc...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415695 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Roof 2018, HVAC 2019 Kitchen with high end stainless appliances & commercial gas range & hood,granite & large pantry. Master suite & walk in closet and separate shower & ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2411440 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Better than new constructions@!! Extensive gorgeous stone front. Upgrade Galore! Oversized island @ gourmet kitchen with double wall ovens. Master bedroom and the guest...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2415371 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in Wake Forest! A rocking chair front porch greets you as you enter the home to a bright, open foyer. The eat-in kit...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2412737 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Great House, Great Location! This home has it all. 5bdrm, 3Ba, 1st Flr Office, 1st Flr Guest Suite w/ full bath. Hardwoods throughout main level. Kitchen has SS appliance...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2413886 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Nice brick front home. 4 Bedroom 3 full baths, with bonus. 1st FLR bedroom with adjacent full bathroom. Open foyer entry with a beautiful chandler over head. Hardwood flo...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415434 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this exceptional 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end-unit townhome in Wake Forest! This open floor plan hosts an eat-in kitchen with granite counters overlooking a liv...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2409783 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Property is coming soon. Showings expected to begin on 11/23.
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415786 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
*COMING SOON* Beautiful home in Margots Pond. Formal Living & Dining Room. 1st floor Study or 5th Bedroom. Sunroom overlooks large fenced back yard with shed. Freshly pai...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415124 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
This Wake Forest two-story home offers a back porch and a two-car garage. This home has been virtually staged to show its potential.
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2407676 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
This beautiful custom built 5-bedroom home with a 1st floor Master Bedroom is in a desirable neighborhood in the middle of the popular Heritage community. The open floorp...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2415113 MLS
- COMING SOON Status
Get ready for this impressive 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home waiting for you on a corner lot in the Traditions neighborhood! The inviting main living area flows openly into...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2414050 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Heritage Golf Course 14th Fairway! Get excited to see this meticulously maintained 4 bed (3+bonus w/closet), 2.5 bath, 2699sf home on a super quiet street. FIRST FLOOR OW...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2412096 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous Craftsman Style Home w/Large Backyard Haven! Open floorplan & gourmet kitchen boasts granite & SS, island, ceramic tile backsplash, butler’s pantry & breakfast n...
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2412025 MLS
- ACTIVE Status
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