2117 Averette Road
Description
Hidden sanctuary meets smart investment. Welcome to 2117 Averette Rd, one of Wake Forest's best-kept secrets, a one-of-a-kind, fully renovated retreat set on nearly 3 acres of wooded paradise with a creek, providing small waterfalls, private greenway access, and limitless potential. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you've left the world behind yet you're...3 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 2.83 Acres | 3296 sq ft Renovated A-Frame + Guest Cottage | 3-Car Garage w/ Loft | Private Retreat & Income Potential
Hidden sanctuary meets smart investment. Welcome to 2117 Averette Rd, one of Wake Forest's best-kept secrets, a one-of-a-kind, fully renovated retreat set on nearly 3 acres of wooded paradise with a creek, providing small waterfalls, private greenway access, and limitless potential. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you've left the world behind yet you're just minutes from Falls Lake, the Reservoir, shopping, and top-rated schools. White Street and Wegmans are just minutes away. MAIN HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
Beautifully updated A-frame with refinished hardwood floors
Dekton countertops, modern fixtures, and custom touches throughout
Two main-floor primary suites, each with its own en-suite bath
Spacious 2nd-story loft perfect for an office or creative space
Finished walk-out basement (permit completed) with full bath, kitchenette, and private entrance -great for in-laws or tenants
New roof, 2 new AC units + mini-split (all within past 2 years). Wrap-around decks & screened pergola for tranquil outdoor living with running creek across property (see listing video)
City water/sewer connection available, presently on septic and well. Refrigerator, washer and dryer convey. GUEST COTTAGE + GARAGE:
Fully renovated studio cottage with brand new washer/dryer
Kitchenette + private living area
Attached 3-car garage with:
Dedicated garage gym and workshop space
Large unfinished loft above - ideal for future studio, creative space, or guest quarters
Ideal for AirBNB, VRBO, guest house, or home office
- Listed by: Monica Foley 919.616.9891 monica@monicafoley.com Brokerage DRE #C26376 • Foley Properties & Estates Co.
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$725,000
Avg days on market
84
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Wake Forest, NC
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Location
Sold By Ruth Payne Real Estate Service
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1Property Information for 2117 Averette Road
- Taxes: $5,536 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Wake County
- View: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Creek, Stream
- Waterfront: Yes
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
- Waterfront Type: Other, Waterfront, Creek, Stream
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1980
- Lot Size: 2.83 AC / 123,274 SF
- Water Body Name: Austin Creek
- Directions: 98 East past Wegmans. Left on Averette Rd. Driveway is on the left.
- Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
- Latitude: 35.97631
- Longitude: -78.462531
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,535.56
- City Limits Of: Wake Forest
- Has City Limits: Yes
- Lot Number: NA
- Has Restrictive Covenants: No
- Has Comp Sale: No
- Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
- Has Property Leased: No
- Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
- Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2025-09-17
- Elementary School: Wake - Richland Creek Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest Middle School
- High School: Wake - Wake Forest High School
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 3.0
- Garage: Yes
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/XgIe4lD-0V0
- Building Area Total: 2730.0
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Waterfall, Waterfront, Hardwood Trees
- Architectural Style: A-Frame
- Detached Living Area Sq Ft: 566.0
- Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0.0
- Other Structures: Gazebo
- Parcel Number: 1851908235
- Structure Type: House
- Enhanced Accessible: No
- Has Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
- Has Primary Residence: Yes
- Sold PriceList Price: 0.95
- Water Frontage Length: 263
- New Construction: No
- Below Grade Finished Area: 556.0
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Senior Community: No
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected, Septic Connected
- Water Source: See Remarks, Well
- Association Amenities: Stream Year Round, Trail(s), Water
- Construction Materials: Cedar
- Exterior Features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Wood
- Foundation Details: Permanent, Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
- Roof: Shingle
- New Construction Type: House, Cedar
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Master Bedroom 1st Floor: Yes
- Basement Description: Apartment, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
- Flooring: Combination, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air
- Has Heating: Yes
- Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), In-Law Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Apartment/Suite, Walk-In Shower, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings
- Additional Equipment: None
- Type: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Length: 17.8
- Width: 17.8
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Length: 15.5
- Width: 11.8
- Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Length: 11.11
- Width: 11.8
- Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Length: 19.3
- Width: 20.8
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Length: 14.7
- Width: 10.9
- Type: Office
- Level: Second
- Description: Office/den
- Length: 13.2
- Width: 13.4
- Type: Basement
- Level: Basement
- Length: 18.5
- Width: 27.6
- Type: Other
- Level: Main
- Description: Detached apartment w/Kitchenette
- Length: 19.0
- Width: 12.11
- Type: Workshop
- Level: Second
- Description: Unfinished space above garage
- Length: 35.29
- Width: 17.7
Property History for 2117 Averette Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10112177 | $900,000 | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1920140740 | $900,000 | +17.1% / yr |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10112177 | — | |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10112177 | $975,000 | — |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1508885679 | $600,000 | — |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2477003 | $600,000 | — |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2477003 | — | |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2477003 | $795,000 | — |
| Jul 11, 2000 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #520219 | $223,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2000 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #520219 | — | |
| Jun 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #520219 | $229,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10112177 | $900,000 |
| 11/03/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1920140740 | $900,000 +17.1% / yr |
| 09/01/2025 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10112177 | — |
| 07/28/2025 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #10112177 | $975,000 |
| 04/12/2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1508885679 | $600,000 |
| 04/12/2023 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2477003 | $600,000 |
| 02/08/2023 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2477003 | — |
| 09/29/2022 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2477003 | $795,000 |
| 07/11/2000 | Sold Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #520219 | $223,000 |
| 04/30/2000 | Pending Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #520219 | — |
| 06/23/1999 | Listed (Active) Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #520219 | $229,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2117 Averette Road
Schools near 2117 Averette Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 13 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Richland Creek Elementary School 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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 2117 Averette Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 | $900,000 | 3 | 5 | 2,730 | 123,274 |
$360,675 | 3 | 3 | 1,792 | 3,920 | |
– | – | – | – | 24,829 | |
$343,675 | 3 | 3 | 1,792 | 3,920 | |
$329,175 | 3 | 3 | 1,792 | 3,920 | |
$330,000 | – | 3 | 1,877 | 2,178 | |
$360,670 | 3 | 3 | 1,792 | 3,920 | |
$341,500 | – | 3 | 1,864 | 2,178 | |
$339,000 | – | 3 | 1,877 | 2,614 | |
$341,175 | 3 | 3 | 1,792 | 3,920 | |
$338,675 | 3 | 3 | 1,792 | 3,920 | |
$350,000 | – | 3 | 1,864 | 3,485 | |
$364,500 | – | 3 | 1,877 | 3,485 | |
$349,990 | 3 | 3 | 1,792 | 3,920 | |
– | – | – | – | 359,370 | |
$355,500 | – | 3 | 1,864 | 3,485 |
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