This quaint cottage feels like a country retreat yet is close to everything Wake Forest has to offer. Minutes from Gateway Commons shopping, Wegmans, and Target. With a main-floor primary bedroom, screened porch, and 1-car garage this one checks all of the boxes. HardiePlank siding and hardwood floors provide uncommon upgrades at this price. 2 kitchen pantries, massive walk-in closets, walk-in attic space, oversized one-car garage, and a huge storage building give this home uncommon storage. No HOA fees and county taxes complete the picture-perfect home. Roof 2014. Exterior painted 2021.
Charming 2 story home, 3bd w/ detached 1 car garage & addti'l storage building on beautiful lot!NEW FRIDGE, Smooth top range & microwave, Fresh Interior Paint, Exterior Paint Nov '13, Updated fixtures, tile floor in kitch, hardwood in fam rm & 1st flr mstr. Screen porch & grilling deck just refinished, large rocking chair front porch, flat driveway, Great Schools, No CITY Taxes, NO HOA fees!
TMLS #1771857
Aug 2, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 2011
Listed
$167,000
$109/sq ft
TMLS #1655959
Jun 4, 2009
Sold
$162,000
$106/sq ft
Apr 21, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2009
Listed
$168,900
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 1994
Sold
$134,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,335 (+3.0%)
$110,000 + $251,883
$361,883
2024
$2,267 (+34.5%)
$110,000 + $251,883
$361,883
2023
$1,686 (+7.9%)
$110,000 + $251,883
$361,883
2022
$1,563 (+2.7%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2021
$1,522 (+1.7%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2020
$1,497 (+7.9%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2019
$1,387 (+8.7%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2018
$1,276 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2017
$1,210 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2016
$1,185 (+2.4%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2015
$1,157 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2014
$1,097 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
2013
$1,026
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
2012
$1,026
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
2011
$1,026
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
Tax history for 1217 Silent Brook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,335 (+3.0%)
$110,000 + $251,883
$361,883
2024
$2,267 (+34.5%)
$110,000 + $251,883
$361,883
2023
$1,686 (+7.9%)
$110,000 + $251,883
$361,883
2022
$1,563 (+2.7%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2021
$1,522 (+1.7%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2020
$1,497 (+7.9%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2019
$1,387 (+8.7%)
$55,000 + $158,693
$213,693
2018
$1,276 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2017
$1,210 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2016
$1,185 (+2.4%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2015
$1,157 (+5.5%)
$40,000 + $127,379
$167,379
2014
$1,097 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
2013
$1,026
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
2012
$1,026
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
2011
$1,026
$40,000 + $123,811
$163,811
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,378
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1850.04 81 2764 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 31, 2026.
Jan 3, 2023 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
Replace the heat pump and air handler units serving the first and second floors of a residential building. The work includes units located in the attic, crawl space, and outdoors.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 168 x 90 x 168
Lot Size Square Feet: 15246.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1521.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Jones Dairy
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Capital Blvd/Rt 1 heading North, turn Right onto US-1 ALT N/S Main S., turn Right onto Highway 98 East, turn Right onto Jones Dairy Rd., turn Left onto Winter Spring Dr., turn Right onto Silent Book Rd. Home will be on the left.
Latitude: 35.951437
Longitude: -78.465356
Postal Code: 27587
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,378
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Wake County
APN: 1850.04 81 2764 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026