8688 Barrett Ridge Rd

Wake Forest, NC 27587

$750,000
Price
4
Beds
3,570 Sq. Ft.
$210 / Sq. Ft.
3,570
Sq. Ft.
$210
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending

Description

Sitting on more than an acre of beautifully established property, this custom-built home is the true definition of Private! The home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, many recent updates and plenty of natural light. Recently refreshed throughout, featuring new interior and exterior paint, new quartz kitchen counters and tile backsplash, several new windows, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, all new kitchen appliances, and brand-new carpet, creating a move-in ready feel while maintaining...Sitting on more than an acre of beautifully established property, this custom-built home is the true definition of Private! The home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, many recent updates and plenty of natural light. Recently refreshed throughout, featuring new interior and exterior paint, new quartz kitchen counters and tile backsplash, several new windows, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, all new kitchen appliances, and brand-new carpet, creating a move-in ready feel while maintaining its original charm. See FULL list of Updates in MLS documents. Inside, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, a large bonus room, a private office ideal for working from home, and a formal dining room designed for gathering and entertaining. The sunroom with EZ Breeze windows provides year-round enjoyment and overlooks the peaceful backyard setting, while the expansive covered rear porch offers the perfect place to relax, unwind, or host guests. With mature surroundings, flexible living spaces, and thoughtful updates already completed, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the warmth and quality of a classic custom home with the fresh feel today's buyers are looking for. Don't miss the three sizeable walk in attic spaces for storage and the full sealed TALL crawl space!
  1. Listed by Leslie Damiano • Keller Williams Elite Realty

Property Details for 8688 Barrett Ridge Road

View
Yes
Waterfront
No
Subdivision
Covington Ridge
HOA Fees
$555.00
LISTING UPDATED: 06/06/2026 11:35 PM

Property Details for 8688 Barrett Ridge Road

StatusPending
MLS #10171921
Days on Market2
Taxes$4,373 / year
HOA Fees$555 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2005
Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
CountyWake County
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Building Information for 8688 Barrett Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF

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$4,148 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,737

Property Taxes

$364

HOA Dues

$46

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Property Information for 8688 Barrett Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-80W
  • Directions: Follow Hwy 98 to Stony Hill rd. Turn North on Stony Hill. At stop sign turn left onto Purnell rd, go 1/2 mile and turn right into Covington Ridge. left on Barrett Ridge
  • Subdivision Name: Covington Ridge
  • Latitude: 36.023467
  • Longitude: -78.602781
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance
  • Association: Yes
  • Total HOA Dues: $46.25
  • HOA 1 Fees Required: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,373.23
  • City Limits YN: No
  • Lot Number: 16
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake County Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
  • High School: Wake County Schools
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3570.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Many Trees, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
  • Other Area Above Grade: 314
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 314
  • Parcel Number: 1812774687
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 45
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Senior Community: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water_Sewer: Public, Septic Tank, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
  • Fencing: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Master Bedroom 1st Floor: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Windows Treatment: Double Pane Windows
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Oven
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Oven
  • Interior: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Attached, Garage Faces Side, Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Laundry Room, Main Level, Attached, Garage Faces Side
  • Additional Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18.1 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 18.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 18.8 x 10.4
  • Room Width: 10.4
  • Room Length: 18.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13.6 x 9.3
  • Room Width: 9.3
  • Room Length: 13.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.7
  • Room Width: 14.7
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.4
  • Room Width: 5.4
  • Room Length: 6.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.3 x 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 14.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19.9 x 18.2
  • Room Width: 18.2
  • Room Length: 19.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1
  • Room Width: 7.1
  • Room Length: 9.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14.2 x 11.7
  • Room Width: 11.7
  • Room Length: 14.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 9.8
  • Room Width: 9.8
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 11
  • Room Description: Covered Deck
  • Room Dimensions: 17.2 x 12.7
  • Room Width: 12.7
  • Room Length: 17.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.4
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 15.8 x 13.6
  • Room Width: 13.6
  • Room Length: 15.8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 16.7 x 16.2
  • Room Width: 16.2
  • Room Length: 16.7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 8688 Barrett Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10171921

—
Jun 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10171921

$750,000—
Sep 16, 2005

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #824336

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10171921

—
06/04/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10171921

$750,000
09/16/2005

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #824336

—

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Public Records for 8688 Barrett Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$100,000Additions$580,617Total$680,617
Tax Record2025$4,373 ($364 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,158 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,158 SqFtStories2Lot Size55,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005ZoningR-80WCountyWAKEAPN1812.02-77-4687 0307410Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8688 Barrett Ridge Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Wakefield Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Wakefield High
Public - 9 to 12
North Wake College And Career Academy
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
North Forest Pines Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Wakefield Middle
Public6 to 8

Wakefield High
Public9 to 12

North Wake College And Career Academy
Public9 to 13

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