818 Lake Forest - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Virtually Staged Family Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Family Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Kitchen - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Kitchen - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Staged Dining Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Three Season Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Virtually staged Primary Bedroom - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Primary Shower - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Dining Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Dining Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Front of Home - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Front Porch - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Entry - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Family Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Family Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Family Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Family Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Dining Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Dining Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Kitchen - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Kitchen - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Kitchen - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Kitchen - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Kitchen - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Staged Primary Bedroom - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Primary Bedroom - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Primary Bath - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Primary Walk in Shower - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Walk in Closet - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Half Bath - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Half Bath - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
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Guest Bedrooms - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Guest Bedroom - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Guest Bath - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Guest Bath - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Guest Bedroom - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Guest Bedroom - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Office-Loft - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Office- Loft - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Office-Loft - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Walk in Storage - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Three Season Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Three Season Room - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
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Dog House - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Dog House - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Rear of Home - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Rear of Home - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Firepit - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Deck - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Backyard - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Two Car Garage and Carport - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
Two Car Garage and Carport - 818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615, Raleigh
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$650,000

818 Lake Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
Raleigh, NC 27615
Listed by Shawn Britt · Realty World Carolina Prop
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1986

About this home

Great North Raleigh Location with NO HOA Dues! Spacious home offering a first-floor primary suite and backyard sanctuary. The main living areas feature beautiful hardwood flooring. The open vaulted family room is highlighted by a stone-profile see-through fireplace that opens to the dining room. The home also features several new upgrades, including lighting, adding a fresh touch throughout. The kitchen has been beautifully enhanced with upgraded cabinetry featuring soft-close drawers, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The large first-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated bath with a tiled walk-in shower. An updated half bath adds another stylish and convenient touch to the main level. Upstairs you'll find two nicely sized bedrooms, a versatile loft/office area, and convenient walk-in storage. Enjoy the three-season room, providing additional space for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the backyard. Step outside to a beautiful, fenced backyard filled with established plants and mature landscaping. With no homes directly behind you, the backyard offers a wonderful sense of privacy. Two pergolas, a doghouse, and a storage barn complete the outdoor space. A 2-car garage PLUS a 2-car carport provides additional covered parking. All of this in a great North Raleigh location with no HOA dues and convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10188836
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Lake Forest
Status
Active
Days on market
43
On market date
August 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.51 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
North Ridge Elementary
0.45 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
666
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
West Millbrook Middle
1.13 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
1,007
Student:teacher ratio
17.7:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Sanderson High
1.51 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
1,610
Student:teacher ratio
16.8:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Raleigh'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).

69
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks2
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

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

On the market 43 days -- 60 fewer days than Raleigh's current average of 103 days.
For reference, the median list price across 2,844 active listings in Raleigh right now is $375,000.

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$130,000 down
$520,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,373
Property tax (est.)$542
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 8, 2026.

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.