Northeast Wake Forest, located between Downtown Wake Forest and Falls Lake, is a residential and outdoorsy Wake Forest neighborhood with wooded streets and lake-bound weekend energy. Character concentrates around the Capital Blvd (US-1) and Burlington Mills Rd corridor, where local coffee counters, bike racks, and after-work patios set the pace. Norse Brewing Company and Black & White Coffee Roasters anchor the local hangouts, with the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre adding a cultural note. Housing trends toward newer subdivisions and townhomes, with pockets of established streets and tall pines. Greenway links and trailheads steer daily routines toward walking loops and paddle-ready afternoons. The landscape shifts from retail corridors to quiet cul-de-sacs as it approaches the water and parkland.
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Property details
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Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Cleared vegetation
Exterior features
Vacant, unimproved residential lot
Raw land (see remarks)
Public road frontage on a paved, publicly maintained road
Lot dimensions available on plat
Home design
Property zoned UR
Parking
Street access from N Allen Rd
Construction
No improvements reported
Utilities
Public water available
Sewer available
Electricity available
Sewer status listed as unknown
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Financial info
Annual tax amount reported
Other
Parcel located in Wake County
Directions: 96 S, Right on S Cross Street, Left E. Perry, Right on N Allen Rd — land is on left
Electricity and solar
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The urban residential district is established as a predominately residential district in which a variety of type of housing is permitted including single family and duplex residences small apartment building and townhouse.
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
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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Sun exposure
97/ 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.
9.9 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 685 N Allen Rd
$72,691
$7,299 under list price of $80K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $135K to $523K.