Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,081 sqft$260/sqft
1617 Jenkins Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.93 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Incredible opportunity in rapidly growing Wake Forest! This gorgeous home has been lovingly updated by its current owners and offers great flexibility all in a private setting. The main level features a family room with fireplace, dining room, updated kitchen with butler's pantry, and a flex room currently used as a home office. A coveted first floor primary suite offers an updated bath with custom walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. Other notable updates include water softening system, scraped...Incredible opportunity in rapidly growing Wake Forest! This gorgeous home has been lovingly updated by its current owners and offers great flexibility all in a private setting. The main level features a family room with fireplace, dining room, updated kitchen with butler's pantry, and a flex room currently used as a home office. A coveted first floor primary suite offers an updated bath with custom walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. Other notable updates include water softening system, scraped popcorn ceilings, fresh paint throughout, LVP flooring on main level, and HVAC system on second level. Upstairs, there are 2 bedrooms, a flex room, and full bath plus a 10x10 unfinished storage room. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the expansive deck, covered gazebo, paver patio, and fenced backyard on a spacious .93 acre lot with many mature trees. With a detached garage and a workshop (with heater), you have room to pursue your passions or plenty of space for storage. With no city taxes and no HOA (limited protective covenants), this home offers the freedom more commonly found in a rural setting, but you are only minutes away from Target, Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, and numerous shops and restaurants. Other popular destinations include Downtown Wake Forest (2.5 miles), Carroll Joyner Park (3 miles), and Falls Lake (11 miles).
  • Listed by: Aaron Wilson • Fathom Realty NC
Listing closed: 05/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 10082061

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$516,500

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

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Location

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Property Information for 1617 Jenkins Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,843 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision: Matherly
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-40W
  • Directions: From Downtown Wake Forest, take Front Street toward North Avenue. Take a left onto E North Ave/North Ave then continue straight onto North Ave. Continue straight through the traffic circle onto Stadium Drive then continue on Jenkins Road. The house will be on your left - 1617 Jenkins Road.
  • Subdivision Name: Matherly
  • Latitude: 35.998859
  • Longitude: -78.544848
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,843.32
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-05-19
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Forest Pines
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
  • High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2081.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: See Plat Map
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 104
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 104
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding, Second Garage, Storage, Workshop
  • Parcel Number: 1831486739
  • Structure Type: Site Built
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: Yes
  • Sold PriceList Price: 0.98
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 59
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Masonite
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • New Construction Type: Masonite, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior: Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Gravel, Masonite, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup, Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Gravel
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 11.3
  • Room Width: 11.3
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.8 x 11
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 13.8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11.8
  • Room Width: 11.8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Description: Flex Room
  • Room Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.2
  • Room Width: 11.2
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
Room 5
  • Room Description: Attic Storage
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 21.4
  • Room Width: 21.4
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 10
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9.2 x 10.3
  • Room Width: 10.3
  • Room Length: 9.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.3
  • Room Width: 13.3
  • Room Length: 13.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 10
  • Room Description: Detached
  • Room Dimensions: 35.5 x 20
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Length: 35.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Workshop
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 1617 Jenkins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10082061

$541,000
May 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558132743

$541,000

+5.9% / yr

Apr 27, 2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10082061

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2025

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #10082061

$541,000
05/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558132743

$541,000

+5.9% / yr

04/27/2025

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10082061

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

Public Records for 1617 Jenkins Road

Taxable ValueLand$81,200Additions$373,440Total$454,640
Tax Record2025$2,928 ($244 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,923 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,923 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated2006ZoningR-40WCountyWAKEAPN1831.01-48-6739 0148679Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1617 Jenkins 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

Wake Forest 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: 1617 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
$541,000
3
2,081
40,510
$199,900
4
2,720
40,075
$1,050,000
4
4,145
35,719
$2,000,000
4
5,371
51,400
$725,000
4
3,606
48,787
1,829
40,075

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