Welcome to the Life of Luxury - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Gated Community - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Backs to Falls Lake Nature Preserve - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Nature Preserve - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Dining Room - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Well Appointed Chefs Kitchen - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Owners Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Owners Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Owners Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Farmhouse Apron Front Sink - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Prep Kitchen Scullery - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Exposed Beam Wood Ceiling - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Luxuriou Owners Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
4-Car Garage - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Virtual Twilight Owners Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Virtual Dawn Owners Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Custom Ceiling - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Sunset Glow Owners Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Primary Spa Bath - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Primary Spa Bath - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Family Room 1 - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Family Room 3 - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Family Room 4 - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Outdoor Living - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Heated Saltwater Pool - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Relax and Refresh - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Entertain - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Office - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
1st Floor In-Law/Guest Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
1st Floor In-Law/Guest Suite - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Second Floor Bedroom (3) - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Second Floor Bedroom (4) - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
Privacy and Nature Behind You - 1204 Explorer Trail, Wake Forest
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$2,400,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2024
1204 Explorer Trail
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Listed by Coldwell Banker HPW

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
0.92 acres
Garage
4 spaces
On market
55 days
  • Fireplace

About this home

Welcome to 1204 Explorer Trail in the exclusive gated community of Creedmoor Manor! Custom-built by Wagoner Homes, this stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath estate offers 4,641 square feet, a 4-car garage, and a beautifully landscaped .92-acre homesite backing to the protected Falls Lake Nature Preserve. Enjoy exceptional privacy without sacrificing convenience! Harris Teeter-anchored Creedmoor Village is just 5 minutes away, with Stonehenge shopping and Whole Foods and Target at Strickland and Six Forks Roads approximately 15 minutes away. RDU Airport is just 20 minutes away, while Downtown Raleigh and Durham are both approximately 30 minutes away. Enjoy a heated saltwater pool and spa, travertine terrace, and vaulted covered porch with Phantom screens, TimberTech decking, and a stone fireplace, all overlooking the wooded preserve. Inside, designer finishes include Restoration Hardware lighting, Zellige tile, limewash walls, exposed beams, and tongue-and-groove ceilings. The chef's kitchen features Fulgor Milano appliances, a quartz waterfall island, built-in refrigerator, ice maker, wine cooler, and scullery with a second oven, dishwasher, and sink. The main-level primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, zero-entry shower, dual marble vanities, and custom closet with laundry access. The family room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, floating white oak shelves, and stacking glass doors opening to spectacular outdoor living. A main-level in-law suite with private bath, office with built-ins, two upstairs bedrooms, a media/recreation room with beverage center, flex room, and walk-in storage provide exceptional versatility. Additional features include a whole-house generator, water filtration, upgraded audio/video, security cameras, irrigation, and fenced backyard. Experience luxury living, resort-style amenities, and protected natural surroundings just minutes from everyday conveniences. Seller is ready for their next chapter and welcomes all serious offers!

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10191769
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Creedmoor Manor
Status
Active
Days on market
55
On market date
September 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
4
Parking spaces
10
Lot size
0.92 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Pleasant Union Elementary
3.53 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
557
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Wakefield Middle
7.23 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
921
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
17.25 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
342
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Wake Forest's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not available for this area.

35
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Wake Forest, from live MLS data.

On the market 55 days -- 36 fewer days than Wake Forest's current average of 91 days.
For reference, the median list price across 596 active listings in Wake Forest right now is $462,000.

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Est. monthly payment
$14,603/mo
$480,000 down
$1,920,000 loan
Principal & interest$12,453
Property tax (est.)$2,000
Home insurance (est.)$150

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