2605 Kearney Rd is a 3,840 square foot house on a 4.58 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 02, 1994 for $247,000. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $602,900.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
4.58 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$602,900
$356K since sold in November 1994$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($607K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 27, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Install a sub-floor drainage system with a waterproof wall membrane, a sump pump, and a dehumidifier at the below-grade basement wall. Install stabilizing carbon fiber epoxy strips on the basement foundation wall. Add new electrical outlets on new circuits in the basement.
Electrical
Grading
Plumbing
Feb 7, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Install a temporary electrical service pole to power drying equipment for a house damaged by a fallen tree. Consult with field inspectors to determine the full scope of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs needed.
Electrical
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,920
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,840
Building Sq. Ft: 3,840
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: ARNOLD LD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 199,505
Acres: 4.58
Zoning Code: R-40W
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Wake County
APN: 1831.01 25 8118 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
48% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 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.
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Estimated sale price
$573,000 – $694,000
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