Start living in a CONVENIENT & HIGHLY DESIRABLE part of town! This beautifully maintained END-UNIT townhome in The Retreat at Renaissance is sure to capture attention—with its IDEAL LOCATION, thoughtful MODERN features, abundant NATURAL LIGHT, & an unforgettable third-floor ROOFTOP TERRACE overlooking a peaceful wooded space. Designed for both everyday living, effortless entertaining, AND is an easy walk to downtown Wake Forest! Step inside to the OPEN CONCEPT floor plan that lives remarkably like a single-family home. The light-filled main level offers generous space for cooking, gathering, & entertaining! The GOURMET CHEF'S KITCHEN is a dream with its STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, FARMHOUSE SINK, and GRANITE counters. GAS RANGE w/ electric oven, Built-in wall oven, & microwave. Plenty of counter & workspace. Beautiful WOOD FLOORING flows throughout the home. Ample STORAGE throughout! Highlights include a HUGE primary walk-in closet, 2 large main-level closets, 2 pantries, a coat closet, overhead garage shelving, & a spacious 3rd-floor closet. All 3 beds are conveniently located on the 2nd floor, one w/ a practical MURPHY BED adding function to the room. The 3rd floor adds an entirely different dimension to the home. This FLEX SPACE could easily become a media room, home office, kids' retreat, fitness area, or private getaway. A brand-new mini-split system (2025) provides year-round comfort, while SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS and wiring are already in place—just connect your receiver and enjoy! The home also features a dual-zoned HVAC system serving the first two levels for balanced comfort. Mini-split system (2025) on 3rd level. Then comes the features that truly set this home apart. .. the multiple outdoor spaces designed for enjoying the best of NC living! Relax on the SCREENED PORCH, gather around the BACKYARD PATIO, or head upstairs to the private 3rd-floor ROOFTOP TERRACE! With its peaceful wooded backdrop, this is the perfect place to entertain friends, enjoy your morning coffee, or unwind under the stars. The Retreat at Renaissance offers the lifestyle you've been looking for, with sidewalks, private garages, common areas, and a welcoming community atmosphere. And the location is hard to beat—walk downtown to local restaurants, breweries, the farmers market, and community events. Nearby greenway trails and parks offer even more opportunities to get outside, while Falls Lake Recreation Area is just a short drive away! MOVE-IN READY! Schedule your showing to see this FABULOUS property today! Quick move is related to personal desire/circumstances; not related to the home. Buyers should verify HOA dues, coverage, amenities, and responsibilities with the HOA.
TownhomeProperty Type
2019Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$192Price/Sq.Ft.
$170/moHOA Dues
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Betsey Cobb, Realtor Cobb• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Raleigh Falls of Neuse
LIGHT-FILLED, END-UNIT townhome that checks every box and then quietly exceeds expectations. Located in HIGHLY DESIRABLE The Retreat at Renaissance in DOWNTOWN WAKE FOREST, this over-24-foot-wide home lives like a single-family, delivering a huge open floor plan designed for effortless hosting and everyday comfort. The CHEF'S KITCHEN anchors the space with all STAINLESS STEEL appliances including a gas range and built-in wall oven & microwave. WOOD FLOORS throughout (no carpet anywhere), while GENEROUS STORAGE abounds, including a fantastic primary walk-in closet, two large main level closets, two pantries, a coat closet, overhead shelving in the one-car garage, and a large third-floor closet. All 3 bedrooms are on the 2nd level, one of which boasts a MURPHY BED for room use flexibility. The 3rd floor is currently used as an office and can also serve as a secondary family room. DUAL-ZONED HVAC system for balanced comfort on 1st two levels. Third floor is serviced by a brand-new mini-split system. SURROUND SOUND speakers and wiring are already in place, just connect your receiver. Step outside and choose your mood: SCREENED PORCH, PATIO, or a third-floor ROOFTOP TERRACE with wooded views. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN energy, yet tucked into a calm, green backdrop. Parking is a non-issue with GARAGE, DRIVEWAY, and STREET PARKING. EASY WALK to restaurants, local breweries, coffee shops, the public library, pop-up farmers markets, and year-round community events. Also a SHORT DRIVE to Wegmans, O2 Fitness, and several new quick service restaurants. Light, bright, LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING and strategically located, beautifully executed, and ready to host the next chapter.
TMLS #2234357
Sep 5, 2019
Sold
$379,890
$156/sq ft
Jan 30, 2019
Pending
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Jan 30, 2019
Listed
$358,000
$147/sq ft
+5
Desirable new townhomes with views of downtown, you can see while entertaining on your 3rd floor rooftop terrace. Huge open floorplan, over 24 ft. wide home that is great for hosting your friends & family. Great storage throughout the entire home with the best master walk in closet. Enjoy a stroll over to White Street Brewery, pop up farmers market, Over the Falls, live music and several events throughout the year. Spend your weekends relaxing or traveling with our maintenance free lifestyle
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,848 (+9.3%)
$80,000 + $368,212
$448,212
2024
$4,436 (+42.3%)
$80,000 + $368,212
$448,212
2023
$3,117 (+32.3%)
$80,000 + $368,212
$448,212
2022
$2,356 (+54.8%)
$57,000 + $258,394
$315,394
2021
$1,522 (+45.9%)
$57,000 + $258,394
$315,394
2020
$1,043 (−92.3%)
$57,000 + $258,394
$315,394
2019
$13,564
$57,000 + $258,394
$315,394
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2019
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,428
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,428
Year built
2019
Style
Townhouse
County
Wake County
APN
1840.07 59 2116 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
UMX
Urban Mixed-Use District
The Urban Mixed Use District accommodates an active, pedestrian-friendly area of community-scale commercial, residential, office and civil use in both vertically mixed-use, as well as free standing building. Retail should be place at street level, with residential use in rear or upper stories.
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
58% 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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Wake Forest. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
7.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 497 Rally Point Pl
$467,257
$2,743 under list price of $470K
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