1617 Jenkins Road

Closed 5/23/25

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Last Sold Price

$541,000

3 beds3 baths2,081 sqft

1617 Jenkins Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.93 acresLot Size

1986Year Built

$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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 919.632.1229 wilsonaaronmichael@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C23310 • Fathom Realty NC

Listing closed: 05/23/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 10082061

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Square Feet: 0.92
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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
Zoning Description: R-40W
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

Has City Limits: No
Lot Number: 1
Has Restrictive Covenants: Yes

Contract Information

Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
Has Property Leased: No

Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-05-19

School Information

Elementary School: Wake - Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest Middle School

High School: Wake - Wake Forest High School

Parking

Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Gravel

Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Garage: Yes

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1557II84A3atr3mgYRAGT4-aKgziC4CrO/view?usp=drive_link

Property

Lot Information

Building Area Total: 2081.0
Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded

Lot Size Dimensions: See Plat Map
Architectural Style: Traditional
Total Other Area Sq Ft: 104.0
Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding, Second Garage, Storage, Workshop
Parcel Number: 1831486739
Structure Type: Site Built
Enhanced Accessible: No
Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
Has Primary Residence: Yes
Sold PriceList Price: 0.98

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community Water

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Masonite
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard

Fencing: Back Yard
Foundation Details: Block
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
New Construction Type: Site Built, Masonite

Interior Features

Levels: One and One Half
Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
Basement Description: Crawl Space
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Vinyl
Door Features: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating: Yes
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, 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: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Butler's Pantry, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings

Room Information

Rooms Total: 8.0

Room 1

Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main

Length: 18.0
Width: 11.3

Room 2

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Length: 13.8
Width: 11.0

Room 3

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Length: 12.0
Width: 11.8

Room 4

Type: Other
Level: Second

Description: Flex Room
Length: 10.5
Width: 11.2

Room 5

Type: Other
Level: Second

Description: Attic Storage
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0

Room 6

Type: Family Room
Level: Main

Length: 13.3
Width: 21.4

Room 7

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Length: 13.3
Width: 10.0

Room 8

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Length: 9.19
Width: 10.3

Room 9

Type: Office
Level: Main

Length: 13.6
Width: 13.3

Room 10

Type: Workshop
Level: Main

Description: Detached
Length: 35.5
Width: 20.0

Property History for 1617 Jenkins Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 23, 2025	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10082061	$541,000	—
May 19, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558132743	$541,000	+5.9% / yr
Apr 27, 2025	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10082061		—
Mar 25, 2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10082061	$554,900	—
May 25, 2022	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2442631	$451,750	—
Apr 20, 2022	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2442631		—
Apr 14, 2022	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2442631	$419,900	—
Apr 6, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1491013553	$452,000	+18.7% / yr
Dec 13, 2019	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2287200	$304,000	—
Dec 11, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #659260578	$304,000	+4.9% / yr
Nov 13, 2019	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2287200		—
Nov 5, 2019	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2287200	$309,900	—
May 8, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594163816	$268,500	+1.0% / yr
May 8, 2017	Sold AMLS #2115470	$268,500	—
May 8, 2017	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115470	$268,500	—
May 7, 2017	Pending AMLS #2115470		—
Apr 1, 2017	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2087984	$267,500	—
Mar 31, 2017	Expired AMLS #2087984	$267,500	—
Mar 21, 2017	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115470		—
Mar 11, 2017	Listed (Active) AMLS #2115470	$267,000	—
Mar 11, 2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115470	$267,000	—
Sep 3, 2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2087984	$270,000	—
Sep 3, 2016	Listed (Active) AMLS #2087984	$270,000	—
Oct 15, 2007	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #940144	$244,000	—
Oct 3, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #227501362	$244,000	—
Sep 16, 2007	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #940144		—
Jun 22, 2007	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #940144	$253,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/23/2025	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10082061	$541,000
05/19/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558132743	$541,000 +5.9% / yr
04/27/2025	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10082061	—
03/25/2025	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10082061	$554,900
05/25/2022	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2442631	$451,750
04/20/2022	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2442631	—
04/14/2022	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2442631	$419,900
04/06/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1491013553	$452,000 +18.7% / yr
12/13/2019	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2287200	$304,000
12/11/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #659260578	$304,000 +4.9% / yr
11/13/2019	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2287200	—
11/05/2019	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2287200	$309,900
05/08/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594163816	$268,500 +1.0% / yr
05/08/2017	Sold AMLS #2115470	$268,500
05/08/2017	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115470	$268,500
05/07/2017	Pending AMLS #2115470	—
04/01/2017	Expired Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2087984	$267,500
03/31/2017	Expired AMLS #2087984	$267,500
03/21/2017	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115470	—
03/11/2017	Listed (Active) AMLS #2115470	$267,000
03/11/2017	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2115470	$267,000
09/03/2016	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2087984	$270,000
09/03/2016	Listed (Active) AMLS #2087984	$270,000
10/15/2007	Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #940144	$244,000
10/03/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #227501362	$244,000
09/16/2007	Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #940144	—
06/22/2007	Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #940144	$253,900

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
3/10	Forest Pines Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.2 mi
4/10	Wake Forest Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.3 mi
7/10	Wake Forest High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.9 mi
8/10	North Wake College And Career Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	1.6 mi
1/10	River Oaks Middle	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	13.9 mi
10/10	Wake Early College of Health and Science	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	15.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Forest Pines Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.2 mi
4/10	Wake Forest Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.3 mi
7/10	Wake Forest High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.9 mi
8/10	North Wake College And Career Academy Public9 to 13 Nearby school	1.6 mi
1/10	River Oaks Middle Public6 to 8 Choice school	13.9 mi
10/10	Wake Early College of Health and Science Public9 to 13 Nearby school	15.0 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1617 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$541,000	3	3	2,081	40,510
2717 Trifle Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$1,050,000	4	4	4,145	35,719
2721 Trifle Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$2,000,000	4	6	5,371	51,400
7601 Matherly Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$725,000	4	4	3,606	48,787
7529 Matherly Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587	–	–	4	1,829	40,075
7532 Matherly Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587	–	–	4	1,763	41,818
2725 Trifle Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$1,300,000	4	5	4,228	36,590
7605 Matherly Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$424,000	4	3	3,158	75,794
7528 Matherly Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$335,989	2	2	1,558	40,075
7525 Matherly Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$471,900	3	3	2,245	40,075
1529 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587	–	–	2	1,392	40,946
2716 Trifle Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$855,567	4	6	3,937	30,056
2712 Trifle Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587	$815,000	4	4	3,950	30,056
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