Last Sold Price
3 beds1,714 sqft$74/sqft
1608 Forest Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Description

Charming 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a great area. This home has 2 fireplaces. (there is a gas log fp in the lr and a wood burning fp in the den.) Very spacious home with bay windows, a separate living room and dining room. Gas pack less than 2 yrs. Old. Home does need some tlc. Needs gutters,some tile work in bathroom, etc. Priced accordingly!Charming 3 bedroom 2 full bath home in a great area. This home has 2 fireplaces. (there is a gas log fp in the lr and a wood burning fp in the den.) Very spacious home with bay windows, a separate living room and dining room. Gas pack less than 2 yrs. Old. Home does need some tlc. Needs gutters,some tile work in bathroom, etc. Priced accordingly!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2004 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gloria B Lee • Howard Perry & Walston-North
  2. Listed by Felix Lee

Property Details for 1608 Forest Road

Status
MLS #
734799
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$337,500

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Wake Forest, NC

9 comparable properties found

$381,000 | 9637 Burge Court, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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1

$381,000

Sold 04/24/26

3
Bedrooms
1,521
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/40
2

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Sold 11/16/24

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Bedrooms
1,638
Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a house with a yard
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3

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Sold 01/14/26

3
Bedrooms
1,617
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
$345,000 | 1226 Beringer Forest Court, Wake Forest, NC 27587
1/29
4

$345,000

Sold 08/22/25

3
Bedrooms
1,485
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a view of a house with yard and a garden
1/26
5

$415,000

Sold 09/15/24

3
Bedrooms
1,420
Square Feet
0.64
Acres
$305,000 | 1608 Wake Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
1/16
6

$305,000

Sold 09/12/24

3
Bedrooms
1,412
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
$325,000 | 1613 Cameron Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
1/20
7

$325,000

Sold 03/26/25

3
Bedrooms
1,390
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/27
8

$388,500

Sold 03/24/26

3
Bedrooms
1,556
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$307,000 | 809 Tacy Place, Wake Forest, NC 27587
1/36
9

$307,000

Sold 05/14/26

3
Bedrooms
1,477
Square Feet
0.3
Acres

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bay Windows
  • Carpet Floors
  • Electric Heat
  • Forced Air
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Gas Heat
  • Private Outdoor Space

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Perry & Walston-North

Sold By Fonville Morisey/Six Forks Sales Office

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Building Information for 1608 Forest Road

Stories1Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

Payment Calculator

$912 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$648

Property Taxes

$264

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1608 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: COMING FROM I-540 N TAKE CAPITAL BLVD/US 1 N AND TURN RIGHT ONTO S MAIN ST. MAKE THE FIRST RIGHT ONTO WAKE DR, A RT ON LIGON MILL, AND A RIGHT ON FOREST. THE HOUSE WILL BE ON THE RT.
  • Cross Street: 15.5X15
  • Latitude: 35.944595
  • Longitude: -78.531708
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: HO Fees Include None
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
  • High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 Carport
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 220 x 100 x 220
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City Water
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Water_Sewer: City Water, City Sewer, Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Ext
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Wood Ext, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Den, Living Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Parquet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Windows Treatment: Storm Window(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, A/C Age 0-3 Years
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Age 0-3 Yrs, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range Hood
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Den, Entrance Foyer, Separate Living room, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Equipment Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range Hood
  • Interior: Cable Available, 1 Carport, Wood Ext, In Kitchen, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Range Hood, In Kitchen, 1 Carport
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 1608 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147781439

$127,500
Jul 30, 2004

Sold

AMLS #734799

$127,400
Jul 30, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #734799

$127,400
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147781439

$127,500
07/30/2004

Sold

AMLS #734799

$127,400
07/30/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #734799

$127,400

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1608 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$70,000Additions$252,973Total$322,973
Tax Record2025$3,168 ($264 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,738 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,738 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1993ZoningGR3CountyWAKEAPN1739.02-89-6015 0006945Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1608 Forest Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Pines Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Wake Forest Middle School
Public6 to 8

Heritage High School
Public9 to 12

North Wake College And Career Academy
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1608 Forest Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
$127,400
3
1,714
21,344
$585,000
4
2,943
10,018
$210,000
3
1,600
22,215
$21,500
1,533
15,246
$350,000
3
1,287
15,246
$87,150
3
1,225
21,344

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