Welcome to this stunning 2-story custom built home perfectly positioned on a private 4-acre WATERFRONT lot in Wake Forest's desirable Millrace community—just minutes from Hwy 98 and Capital Blvd conveniences. LOW HOA and NO CITY TAXES! Enjoy timeless curb appeal with a rocking chair front porch, side-load 2-car garage, and beautifully landscaped grounds enhanced by landscape lighting and a slate patio. The backyard is a private oasis with a fiberglass in-ground pool, brand-new filter system and pump, and a fenced wooded yard leading directly to the serene lake to kayak or just enjoy the peaceful view. The irrigation system draws from the lake, offering a lush landscape with no water bill. Inside, this spacious home features 4 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet—including the luxurious primary suite with two separate walk-in closets. You'll also find a private office/living room, a vaulted family room with fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen perfect for entertaining. Throughout the home, enjoy real hardwood floors, crown molding, pocket doors, and a hardwired security system for peace of mind. Storage is no issue with eight storage areas off bedrooms, a large attic, and an expansive full-footprint unfinished basement offering endless potential. Recent updates include: New carpet and fresh interior paint, new water heater (2024), roof (2018), and two Trane HVAC systems (2018)! This move-in-ready home combines elegant living, thoughtful updates, and unmatched outdoor serenity. Don't miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tammy Alexander• Real Broker, LLC
Listed by Matt Bergevin• Real Broker, LLC
Bought with Jacquelyn Matusie• Jacquelyn Matusie, Broker
Gorgeous 2-story custom-built low country home on a serene lake! Private 4 ac lot tucked away in Wake Forest’s Millrace near Hwy 98 & Rt 1/Capital Blvd shops/dining! Rocking chair front Porch, side-load 2-car Garage, huge slate Patio & newly-lined in-ground pool in fenced wooded bkyd that leads to lake. 4 BRs each w/ their own Baths & WICs; private Office/LR; vaulted FamRm w/ FP; gourmet KIT; central vac/intercom/hrdwd flrs/crown molding thruout; big vaulted MBR w/ FP; huge BonusRm; full unfinished Basement!
TMLS #1858655
Feb 27, 2013
Sold
$440,500
$106/sq ft
Oct 11, 2012
Listed
—
+20
Exquisite Custom built home sitting on 4 acres with fenced in-ground pool overlooking peaceful pond. 4 brms all with full baths & wlkin clsts , prvt office, gourmet ktchn, central vac, mster bdrm with FP, 12" ceilings in mster, Huge unfinished basement, Private lot tucked away in a tranquil community, Crown throughout, Intercom, Own your very own oasis- close to Wake Forest!
Public Records
Oct 4, 2012
Sold
$306,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1997
Sold
$78,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1997
Sold
$80,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,551 (+3.0%)
$294,000 + $727,166
$1,021,166
2024
$6,361 (+33.0%)
$294,000 + $727,166
$1,021,166
2023
$4,784 (+7.9%)
$294,000 + $727,166
$1,021,166
2022
$4,433 (+2.8%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2021
$4,314 (+1.7%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2020
$4,242 (−10.5%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2019
$4,740 (+8.8%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2018
$4,356 (+5.5%)
$135,000 + $442,880
$577,880
2017
$4,129 (+6.2%)
$135,000 + $442,880
$577,880
2016
$3,887 (−14.4%)
$135,000 + $420,234
$555,234
2015
$4,540 (+5.5%)
$135,000 + $420,234
$555,234
2014
$4,302 (+7.1%)
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
2013
$4,016
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
2012
$4,016
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
2011
$4,016
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
Tax history for 5344 Mill Dam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,551 (+3.0%)
$294,000 + $727,166
$1,021,166
2024
$6,361 (+33.0%)
$294,000 + $727,166
$1,021,166
2023
$4,784 (+7.9%)
$294,000 + $727,166
$1,021,166
2022
$4,433 (+2.8%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2021
$4,314 (+1.7%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2020
$4,242 (−10.5%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2019
$4,740 (+8.8%)
$168,000 + $443,059
$611,059
2018
$4,356 (+5.5%)
$135,000 + $442,880
$577,880
2017
$4,129 (+6.2%)
$135,000 + $442,880
$577,880
2016
$3,887 (−14.4%)
$135,000 + $420,234
$555,234
2015
$4,540 (+5.5%)
$135,000 + $420,234
$555,234
2014
$4,302 (+7.1%)
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
2013
$4,016
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
2012
$4,016
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
2011
$4,016
$230,000 + $420,864
$650,864
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
4,136
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1861.03 21 3173 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R-30
Residential-30 District
The R-30 districts are known as non-watershed residential districts. These districts allow a range of very-low to moderate-density residential development and various building forms, depending on the specific district. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed. Some nonresidential uses are permitted by-right; others are allowed only within designated activity centers and then 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:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Nov 30, 2023 • Final
Residential or farm trade permit. electrical, mechanical or plumbing
Convert a home to natural gas by installing two furnaces and a cooktop. Cap off gas logs, work on existing gas lines, and replace the water heater in the basement. No electrical work or trenching is included.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Jun 24, 2019 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Pool Features: Fenced, Fiberglass, Filtered, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4144.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.0
Lot Size Area: 4.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 174239.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6361.44
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Millrace Homeowners Association
Association Fee: 400.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Richland Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From RDU, take I-540 E. Take exit 18 for US-401N towards Louisburg. Turn left onto US-401N/Louisburg Rd. Turn right onto NC-96 N. At traffic circle, take 3rd exit onto NC-98 W. Turn right onto Averette Rd. Turn right onto Mill Dam Rd. Home will be on right.
Latitude: 35.977364
Longitude: -78.45121
Postal Code: 27587
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,136
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Wake County
APN: 1861.03 21 3173 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2025-07-28
Documents Change Timestamp: 2025-06-16T13:23:20Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2025-06-21T20:12:21Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-06-23T14:48:02Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 975000.0
Around this home
Schools
Richland Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
8/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
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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, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% 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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$1.15M – $1.39M
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