New ListingRARE WAKE FOREST OPPORTUNITY UNDER $250K! Own a single-family home on approximately 1/3 acre with NO HOA and NO Wake Forest city taxes-plus an outdoor lifestyle that's hard to find at this price. NEW Septic System (2025). This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1955 cottage offers simple, manageable living with space to garden, gather around the fire pit, or create your own backyard retreat. Boat launches, state recreation areas, hiking and nature trails, campgrounds and outdoor recreation are approximately ½-1.6 miles away, with nearby horse-boarding opportunities adding to the country-living appeal. Convenient access to North Raleigh, Durham and historic Downtown Wake Forest. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, looking for a weekend escape or searching for an investment property, this is a little piece of Wake County with a lot of possibilities. Come see what you could make of it. 1-yr. First American basic home warranty offered by seller (see documents). If you do not have access to SentriKey, text Jessica for a combination lock code. Send a photo of your ID and NCREC Pocket Card, please, with your request.
| MLS # | 10188601 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1955 |
| Days On Site | 5 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX Legacy | Jessica Fancher Graber |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 1 Total |
| SQ Feet | 952 |
| Car Port | Yes |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | R-80W |
| Acreage | 0.28 |
| Property View | Pasture, Pond, Rural, Trees, Woods |
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Shower Only |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup |
| Rooms Total | 5 |
| Exterior Features | Awning(s), Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation Details | Block, Crawlspace |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Private, Rectangular Lot, Wooded, Public Boat Ramp < 1 Mile, Public Boat Ramp 2-3 Miles |
| Community Features | None |
| View | Pasture, Pond, Rural, Trees/Woods |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Door Features | Storm Door(s) |
| Window Features | Blinds, Double Pane Windows |
| Patio And Porch Features | Awning(s), Front Porch, Side Porch |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Detached Carport, Gravel, No Garage, Private |
| Community Features | None |
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| Utilities | Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Tax Assessed Value | 161768 |
|---|---|
| Tax Legal Description | Keith Ld |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Wake Forest |
| Zip Code | 27587 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Not in a Subdivision |
| School District | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Pleasant Union Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Listing VS Median (in Not in a Subdivision) | |
Price: $245,000 low | high Med: $395,000 sqft: 952 low | high Med: 1,735 $ / sqft: $257 low | high Med: $228 On site: 5 low | high Med: 219 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Wake |
| City | Wake Forest |
| Zip Code | 27587 |
| Area | Wake |
| Community Name | Not in a Subdivision |
| School District | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Elementary School | Wake - Pleasant Union Elementary |
| High School | Wake - Wakefield High |
| Listing VS Median (in Not in a Subdivision) | |
Price: $245,000 low | high Med: $395,000 sqft: 952 low | high Med: 1,735 $ / sqft: $257 low | high Med: $228 On site: 5 low | high Med: 219 | |