Incredible opportunity in rapidly growing Wake Forest! This gorgeous home has been lovingly updated by its current owners and offers great flexibility all in a private setting. The main level features a family room with fireplace, dining room, updated kitchen with butler's pantry, and a flex room currently used as a home office. A coveted first floor primary suite offers an updated bath with custom walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. Other notable updates include water softening system, scraped popcorn ceilings, fresh paint throughout, LVP flooring on main level, and HVAC system on second level. Upstairs, there are 2 bedrooms, a flex room, and full bath plus a 10x10 unfinished storage room. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the expansive deck, covered gazebo, paver patio, and fenced backyard on a spacious . 93 acre lot with many mature trees. With a detached garage and a workshop (with heater), you have room to pursue your passions or plenty of space for storage. With no city taxes and no HOA (limited protective covenants), this home offers the freedom more commonly found in a rural setting, but you are only minutes away from Target, Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, and numerous shops and restaurants. Other popular destinations include Downtown Wake Forest (2.5 miles), Carroll Joyner Park (3 miles), and Falls Lake (11 miles).
SELLER HAS VERBALLY ACCEPTED AN OTP, awaiting signatures from Relocation. Nestled among mature shady trees on . 93 acre, your personal Hideaway awaits. Lovely, Natural Setting, 3 mi. downtown Wake Forest! Enjoy favorite beverages & entertain on the private Gazebo/Huge Back Deck. Use the Sun Rm as a Flex/Office or a Formal Dining Rm, you choose! Granite, blk/SS appliances, Hardwoods. (2) Outbuildings, NO HOA, NO CITY TAXES, NO DUE DILIGENCE $ required w this Relocation home. Roof 4 yrs, HVAC 1 & 2.5 yrs old
TMLS #2287200
Dec 13, 2019
Sold
$304,000
$146/sq ft
Nov 13, 2019
Pending
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Nov 10, 2019
Price Changed
$304,900
$147/sq ft
Nov 4, 2019
Listed
$309,900
$149/sq ft
+25
Location, Location, Location! You will love this beautiful home that feels like you are in your own oasis in the woods, but still less than 3 miles from downtown Wake Forest. There is lots to love about this home including a downstairs master, sun room, gazebo, flex space, fenced in back yard, and a huge second garage or workshop area. Relax on the huge back deck or in the sun room. Or spend time working on hobbies in the huge 2nd garage. Either way, this home has all you need. Hurry, don't miss it!
TMLS #2115470
May 8, 2017
Sold
$268,500
$129/sq ft
May 8, 2017
Sold
$268,500
$129/sq ft
Mar 21, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 12, 2017
Listed
$267,000
$128/sq ft
Mar 11, 2017
Listed
$267,000
$128/sq ft
TMLS #2087984
Dec 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2016
Price Changed
$267,500
$129/sq ft
Sep 3, 2016
Listed
$270,000
$130/sq ft
TMLS #940144
Oct 15, 2007
Sold
$244,000
$117/sq ft
Sep 16, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2007
Listed
$253,900
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 1986
Sold
$19,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,928 (+3.0%)
$81,200 + $373,440
$454,640
2024
$2,843 (+43.5%)
$81,200 + $373,440
$454,640
2023
$1,981 (+7.9%)
$81,200 + $373,440
$454,640
2022
$1,836 (+2.7%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2021
$1,787 (+1.7%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2020
$1,758 (−3.5%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2019
$1,823 (+8.7%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2018
$1,676 (+12.4%)
$57,800 + $162,909
$220,709
2017
$1,492
$57,800 + $162,909
$220,709
Tax history for 1617 Jenkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,928 (+3.0%)
$81,200 + $373,440
$454,640
2024
$2,843 (+43.5%)
$81,200 + $373,440
$454,640
2023
$1,981 (+7.9%)
$81,200 + $373,440
$454,640
2022
$1,836 (+2.7%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2021
$1,787 (+1.7%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2020
$1,758 (−3.5%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2019
$1,823 (+8.7%)
$40,800 + $210,715
$251,515
2018
$1,676 (+12.4%)
$57,800 + $162,909
$220,709
2017
$1,492
$57,800 + $162,909
$220,709
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,923
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1831.01 48 6739 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R-40W
Residential-40 Watershed District
The R-40W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Jun 28, 2024 • Final
Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
Replace a split heat pump system serving the upper floor of a residential building.
Heat pump
HVAC
Feb 25, 2021 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Forest Pines
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Downtown Wake Forest, take Front Street toward North Avenue. Take a left onto E North Ave/North Ave then continue straight onto North Ave. Continue straight through the traffic circle onto Stadium Drive then continue on Jenkins Road. The house will be on your left - 1617 Jenkins Road.
Latitude: 35.998859
Longitude: -78.544848
Postal Code: 27587
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,923
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Wake County
APN: 1831.01 48 6739 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-05-23
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-03-14T14:37:06Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-03-14T03:34:18Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-04-03T03:14:16Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 554900.0
Around this home
Schools
Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
50% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$520,000 – $630,000
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