Sitting on more than an acre of beautifully established property, this custom-built home is the true definition of Private! The home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, many recent updates and plenty of natural light. Recently refreshed throughout, featuring new interior and exterior paint, new quartz kitchen counters and tile backsplash, several new windows, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, all new kitchen appliances, and brand-new carpet, creating a move-in ready feel while maintaining its original charm. See FULL list of Updates in MLS documents. Inside, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, a large bonus room, a private office ideal for working from home, and a formal dining room designed for gathering and entertaining. The sunroom with EZ Breeze windows provides year-round enjoyment and overlooks the peaceful backyard setting, while the expansive covered rear porch offers the perfect place to relax, unwind, or host guests. With mature surroundings, flexible living spaces, and thoughtful updates already completed, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the warmth and quality of a classic custom home with the fresh feel today's buyers are looking for. Don't miss the three sizeable walk in attic spaces for storage and the full sealed TALL crawl space!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$213Price/Sq.Ft.
$46/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leslie Damiano• Keller Williams Elite Realty
Est. $3,465 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8688 Barrett Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10171921
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$760,000
$213/sq ft
Jun 6, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 4, 2026
Listed
$750,000
$210/sq ft
TMLS #824336
Sep 16, 2005
Sold
$460,000
$129/sq ft
Sep 16, 2005
Listed
$460,000
$129/sq ft
PRESALE-FOR COMPS ONLY. FIRST FLR MASTER, FIREPLACE IN FAMRM W/ BUILT-INS. GORGEOUS CABS IN KITCHEN; LARGE WALK-IN PANTRY. 3 MORE BDRMS UP-ONE HAS FULL BATH W/ WALK-IN CLOSET. BONUS W/ WETBAR & BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. LOTS OF WALK-IN STORAGE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,373 (+3.0%)
$100,000 + $580,617
$680,617
2024
$4,247 (+17.2%)
$100,000 + $580,617
$680,617
2023
$3,624 (+7.9%)
$100,000 + $580,617
$680,617
2022
$3,358 (+2.8%)
$70,000 + $392,222
$462,222
2021
$3,268 (+1.7%)
$70,000 + $392,222
$462,222
2020
$3,214 (−10.1%)
$70,000 + $392,222
$462,222
2019
$3,573 (+8.8%)
$70,000 + $392,222
$462,222
2018
$3,285 (+5.5%)
$68,000 + $367,059
$435,059
2017
$3,113 (+2.1%)
$68,000 + $367,059
$435,059
2016
$3,050 (−9.9%)
$68,000 + $367,059
$435,059
2015
$3,384 (+5.5%)
$68,000 + $367,059
$435,059
2014
$3,207 (+7.1%)
$80,000 + $404,438
$484,438
2013
$2,994
$80,000 + $404,438
$484,438
2012
$2,994
$80,000 + $404,438
$484,438
2011
$2,994
$80,000 + $404,438
$484,438
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
3,158
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1812.02 77 4687 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R-80W
Residential-80 Watershed District
The R-80W 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Glass Doors
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type
Building Area Total: 3570.0
Builder Model: Custom Build
Structure Type: House, Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Water Source: Community Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Name: Covington Ridge HOA/Grandchester Meadows
Association Fee: 555.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Insurance
School Information
Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
High School: Wake County Schools
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Follow Hwy 98 to Stony Hill rd. Turn North on Stony Hill. At stop sign turn left onto Purnell rd, go 1/2 mile and turn right into Covington Ridge. left on Barrett Ridge
Latitude: 36.023467
Longitude: -78.602781
Postal Code: 27587
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,158
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.02 77 4687 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-07-02
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-06-05T02:04:31Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-06-05T00:31:58Z
Around this home
0/100 Car-Dependent
Schools
Places
Transit
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
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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
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$698,000 – $845,000
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