1972 ranch with screened porch, granite kitchen, and wooded backyard near downtown Wake Forest.
Sales comparison approach using 3 comparable sales within 0.5 miles sold in last 12 months. Adjusted for lot size, basement, and updates. Assessed value not available.
At the end of Country Club Drive, set on a generous 0.93-acre parcel, this one-story ranch blends midcentury bones with thoughtful updates. The lot—gently sloping and heavily treed—backs to open green space from the former country club, giving the home a private, park-like feel while remaining only two miles from downtown Wake Forest.
Step inside and the floorplan reveals measured, comfortable rooms sized for family life and entertaining. The living area centers on a wood-burning fireplace and is appointed with plantation shutters and large windows that frame the wooded yard. The kitchen is a practical highlight: granite countertops, 42-inch maple cabinetry, double ovens, and two pantries offer both storage and serious cooking capacity. A screened porch off the main level creates a quiet place to read or dine while listening to birds and evening breezes.
A walk-out basement expands the home's footprint with flexible living space—an additional bedroom and full bath with private entrance make it ideal for guests, an in-law suite, or a home office with separate access. Systems are conventional and serviceable: central AC, heat pump heating, shingle roof, well water and septic—buyers should complete standard inspections on those systems as part of due diligence.
Outside, the cul-de-sac location, sizable lawn, and mature landscaping provide rare yard room so close to town. A two-car attached garage and covered driveway entry make daily life easy. This property offers a distinctive combination of scale, privacy, and functional family spaces—appealing to buyers who want single-level living with the option of private lower-level quarters, and who value proximity to schools, parks, and downtown amenities.
1426 Country Club Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Wake Forest Country Club offers a mature, low-traffic residential setting with generous lots and tree-lined streets. Residents enjoy quick access to Downtown Wake Forest's shops and restaurants, easy commutes into the Raleigh-Cary MSA, and nearby parks like E. Carroll Joyner. The neighborhood benefits from strong elementary and high school ratings and a community feel favored by families who value outdoor space, privacy, and proximity to local amenities.
Strong access to parks and green space: E. Carroll Joyner Park ~2.5 miles away, open former golf-course acreage adjacent to the neighborhood, and downtown greenways and community recreation facilities within a short drive.
Wake Forest's residential market is currently balanced but leans toward brisk demand for single-family homes. Area metrics show roughly 2.5 months of inventory and an average days-on-market near 62 days, indicating homes often sell within about two months when priced correctly. Median sale prices in the immediate market sit around $490,000, with one-year appreciation near 5% and five-year appreciation about 25%. Comparable sales on Country Club Drive and adjacent streets over the past 12 months support a valuation range of $590,000–$640,000 for properties with similar lot sizes, basements, and updates—hence the estimated midpoint of $615,000.
Single-family ranches with large lots and finished basements perform well in this submarket because of limited comparable acreage close to downtown. Rental demand is solid too: market rent estimates for similar homes are roughly $2,300–$2,500/month, producing respectable gross yields for investors. Given steady appreciation, low inventory, and strong interest from families seeking larger yards and flexible living spaces, this is a favorable window for both owner-occupant buyers and investors who prioritize lot size and location. Buyers should still verify well/septic condition and roof age during inspection.
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