$750,000
About this home
Tucked away on a beautiful .59-acre private lot, this custom-built Wake Forest home offers a wonderful combination of character, comfort, and room to spread out—all just minutes from downtown! With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a layout designed for easy living, this home features three bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the main level, plus a separate upstairs retreat with a fourth bedroom, full bath, and bonus room. Inside, you'll find 10+ ft ceilings, hardwood floors, beautiful custom millwork, plantation shutters, and distinctive custom bookcases that add warmth and character. The spacious kitchen, complete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, and walk-in pantry, opens to the keeping/family room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. The private primary suite features a double trey ceiling, generous walk-in closet, dual vanities, jetted tub, and seamless glass walk-in shower. Thoughtful extras make daily life easier, including a dedicated office area, drop zone with built-in bench, laundry room with utility sink, abundant closet space, walk-in attic storage, and an oversized two car garage. Distributed audio throughout, water purification system and outdoor sprinkler system to add even more convenience. The outdoor spaces are just as appealing! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch, grill with friends on the spacious deck with a convenient gas hookup, or relax on the screened porch. Soak in the hot tub under the stars or gather around the fire pit on cool evenings. With a private patio and beautiful backyard, this outdoor space is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and making memories!! The roof was replaced in 2019 and HVAC replacements in 2020 and 2021. Beautifully maintained and move-in ready, this home delivers the charm of custom construction, the convenience of mostly main-floor living, and the added benefits of no city taxes and low HOA dues. A special opportunity to enjoy privacy and space in a sought-after Wake Forest location! This is truly your NextHome!!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- 10198309
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Forrest Ridge
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 3
- On market date
- October 15, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.59 acres
Location
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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
- 539
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 921
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- 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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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