$815,000
About this home
Welcome to 3603 Carole Ct, a beautifully designed home tucked away in Wake Forest on the Granville County side. Set on 1.3 acres, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and convenience while still being just minutes from everyday amenities. Inside, the home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a thoughtfully designed layout that balances open living with comfortable separation of space. The main living area showcases tall ceilings, built-in shelving, and a striking stone fireplace, creating a warm focal point for gathering and entertaining. The first-floor primary suite provides a private retreat with a spacious bathroom and walk-in closet, while a first-floor guest bedroom offers excellent flexibility for visitors or multi-generational living. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the living and dining areas and includes a large center island, abundant cabinetry, Walk in pantry, and generous prep space designed for everyday living and hosting alike. Upstairs, additional bedrooms and multiple flex spaces offer endless possibilities--perfect for a home office, bonus room, media space, or hobby area--along with excellent walk-in storage, providing plenty of room for organization and seasonal items. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a screened porch and expansive deck overlooking the wooded backyard, creating a peaceful setting to relax or entertain. The 1.3-acre lot provides ample room to enjoy the outdoors, complete with a fire pit area and mature trees that enhance the property's sense of privacy. Located in The Preserve at Smith Creek, the community also features a neighborhood pool and playground, adding to the lifestyle and convenience this home offers. Combining thoughtful design, flexible living spaces, and a generous homesite, this property presents a rare opportunity in Wake Forest.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10153174
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- The Preserve at Smith Creek
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 216
- On market date
- March 20, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1.3 acres
Location
Get directions →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.
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- District
- Granville County Schools
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
- District
- Granville County Schools
- Enrollment
- 670
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
- District
- Granville 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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 29 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.