Wake Forest Real Estate & Homes for Sale in North Carolina

Located in Wake County, approximately eight miles northeast of Raleigh on U.S. 1 (Capital Boulevard), the once sleepy town of Wake Forest has become a fast-growing community of some 23,000 residents who enjoy quiet, tree-lined streets and stately living. A lovely variety of homes can be found in the communities’ quiet neighborhoods. Wake Forest offers a variety of real estate options, predominantly single-family homes, though a few affordable condominiums and townhouses are available as well. The smaller nearby communities of Youngsville and Rolesville offer much of the same. Wake Forest is home to the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, formerly Wake Forest College. Students in the community are served by the Wake County School District, one of the most respected in the state. The downtown is a charming collection of eclectic shops, good restaurants and new businesses. The area features nine parks, a public swimming pool and two golf courses. It is just a few minutes from the Falls Lake recreation area and state park. While growth has been steady over the past five years, it has been well planned. Everything from high-density housing to rural areas can be found, all just a few minutes from the Wake Forest Towne Center. Residents also enjoy proximity to the big-city amenities and attractions of Raleigh, including Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the Research Triangle Park.