$495,000Open Sun 2 to 4
Wake Forest
More house for the money with a small-town main street
- $489,000Median price · +5.3% year over year
- 23 daysAverage days on market
- 22/100Walk score
- Bigger yardsBest for
Living in Wake Forest
Wake Forest has grown quickly over the past decade while keeping its historic downtown along White Street, where you will find the Friday night Meet Me on White Street events, coffee shops and a small-town parade. Most homes were built after 2000 in master-planned communities with pools, trails and clubhouses.
For many first-time and move-up buyers, Wake Forest is where the numbers finally work: larger homes, newer systems and yards big enough for a swing set. The commute to Raleigh is manageable via Capital Boulevard, and the NC 540 loop makes RTP and the airport reachable too.
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Amenity communities
Neighborhood pools, tennis courts and clubhouses are the norm.
White Street
A walkable historic downtown with monthly street festivals.
Room to grow
The average home here has about 450 more square feet than in Raleigh proper.
Schools nearby
Sample ratings out of 10. Wake County assigns schools by address, so we confirm yours before you offer.
Heritage Elementary (sample)
Elementary · 1.3 mi
Heritage Middle (sample)
Middle · 1.5 mi
Heritage High (sample)
High · 1.9 mi
Commute times
Typical weekday morning drive, sample figures.
- Downtown Raleigh28 minBy car
- Research Triangle Park32 minBy car
- RDU Airport30 minBy car
Homes for sale in Wake Forest
- $615,000New listing
- $689,000New listing
Most of it is, though some addresses on the north side fall in Franklin County, which affects tax rates and school assignments. We flag this on every listing.
Rush hour adds about 10 to 15 minutes. Many clients use NC 540 or shift their hours, and we can test-drive your commute with you.
