159 Forbes Rd is a 1,026 square foot house on a 0.39 acre lot with 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $304,036.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$304,037
$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.3% lower than the average sale price ($314K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,436 (+0.4%)
$99,000 + $158,764
$257,764
2024
$2,426 (+29.8%)
$99,000 + $158,764
$257,764
2023
$1,869 (+4.2%)
$99,000 + $158,764
$257,764
2022
$1,794 (+1.8%)
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2021
$1,763
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2020
$1,763 (+11.0%)
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2019
$1,589 (+5.6%)
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2018
$1,505 (+3.4%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2017
$1,455 (+1.3%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2016
$1,436 (−11.8%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2015
$1,629 (+3.3%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2014
$1,577 (+5.0%)
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
2013
$1,501
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
2012
$1,501
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
2011
$1,501
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
Tax history for 159 Forbes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,436 (+0.4%)
$99,000 + $158,764
$257,764
2024
$2,426 (+29.8%)
$99,000 + $158,764
$257,764
2023
$1,869 (+4.2%)
$99,000 + $158,764
$257,764
2022
$1,794 (+1.8%)
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2021
$1,763
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2020
$1,763 (+11.0%)
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2019
$1,589 (+5.6%)
$54,400 + $104,753
$159,153
2018
$1,505 (+3.4%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2017
$1,455 (+1.3%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2016
$1,436 (−11.8%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2015
$1,629 (+3.3%)
$48,000 + $78,427
$126,427
2014
$1,577 (+5.0%)
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
2013
$1,501
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
2012
$1,501
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
2011
$1,501
$70,000 + $71,876
$141,876
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
GR5
General Residential
The General Residential District are established to maintain previously developed suburban residential subdivision for their existing and approved low-to medium density single family dwelling and related recreational, religious and education facilities. Intended to act as a transitional zoning district between rural development in the country and the urban development of the town these regulation are further intended to discourage any use which would be detrimental to the predominately residential nature of the area included within the district.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,026
Building Sq. Ft: 1,026
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: HILL FARM LD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 273
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,988
Municipality Name: WAKE FORREST
Acres: 0.39
Zoning Code: GR5
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Gas Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,026
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Wake County
APN: 1840.03 04 2030 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wake Forest, NC • 27587
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$289,000 – $350,000
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