Wake Forest Homes with Lake Community Features

Welcome to Wake Forest, North Carolina—a charming town that beautifully blends small-town charm with modern conveniences. Nestled in the heart of Wake County, this picturesque community is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant local culture. With its tree-lined streets and welcoming neighborhoods, Wake Forest is an ideal place for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most alluring aspects of Wake Forest is its array of homes featuring lake community amenities. Imagine waking up to the serene views of shimmering lakes, where you can spend your days fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying a picnic by the water’s edge. These lakefront properties not only offer breathtaking vistas but also create a sense of tranquility that is hard to find in bustling urban areas.

Residents of these lake communities enjoy a lifestyle that emphasizes outdoor recreation and community engagement. With access to scenic walking trails, parks, and recreational facilities, there's always something to do. Whether you're hosting a barbecue with friends or taking a peaceful evening stroll along the water, the natural beauty of Wake Forest enhances every moment.

In addition to its scenic surroundings, Wake Forest boasts excellent schools, vibrant shopping districts, and a variety of dining options. With easy access to nearby Raleigh, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—small-town living with the excitement of a larger city just a short drive away.

Discover your dream home in Wake Forest’s enchanting lake communities, where nature and community come together to create a truly exceptional living experience. Embrace the lifestyle you’ve always wanted in this hidden gem of North Carolina!

Newest Wake Forest Homes with Lake Community Features

$459,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192313 MLS

Welcome to Holding Village South Lake! Come take a look at this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home featuring a bright, open floor plan with beautiful engineered hardwoods. The inviting living area is centered around a cozy fireplace with custom built-ins. The spacious kitchen offers a walk-in pantry, large island, and ample storage. The primary suite features a relaxing soaking tub and separate shower. Enjoy an EV-ready garage and direct access to neighborhood trails and amenities. The versatile third-floor bonus room provides the perfect space for an office, media room, gym, or flex space. Important updates include a 2023 HVAC system with remaining warranty. Move-in ready and thoughtfully designed for comfort and modern convenience, this home is priced to sell. Don't miss your opportunity—schedule your showing today!

1625 Silo Ridge Dr, Wake Forest

$1,549,900

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10191006 MLS

Just Listed! 7217 Ledford Grove Lane in the highly desired Hasentree subdivision. Fall in love with this resort inspired custom home built by award winning Raleigh Custom Homes. 7217 Ledford Grove will capture your heart the minute you enter. You will admire the formal dining room and the spacious family room with custom built-ins, gas fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors. You will be drawn immediately to the vaulted screen porch with views of the resort styled back yard that includes: a stunning saltwater heated pool with tanning shelf and bubbling water features, relaxing spa, glowing blue glass firepit with waterfall feature. The stylish custom kitchen is ready to help you entertain all your friends and family. Enjoy the luxury appliances: Bertazzoni gas range and Bosch double oven/microwave, wine and coffee bar. The primary bedroom suite is on the main floor and filled with natural light. The primary suite bath feels like you have entered a spa retreat. Double vanities and plenty of storage. Oversized shower and separate tub. The primary closet is perfectly organized into zones with separate hanging areas, shelves for folded clothes and room for shoes and all your favorite accessories. Also on the main floor is a spacious office or flex room just off of the kitchen. This space could also make a great playroom or exercise room On the second floor you will find four additional bedrooms and a large bonus room. Don't miss the massive walk-in attic for all your storage needs. In addition to the walk-in attic for storage, this home offers a three car garage, mudroom and walk-in pantry. The Hasentree subdivision offers tennis and pickleball, family and kiddie pools, clubhouse, a playground, walking trails and a gym. A one time family activity center joining fee of 3K is due from buyer at closing. Golf membership is joined separately. Make an appointment today to see this gorgeous home!

7217 Ledford Grove Ln, Wake Forest

$450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10190461 MLS

A charming front porch welcomes you to this beautiful 3 bed, 2.5 bath craftsman home designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious kitchen with the large island takes center stage, and flows easily into the living and dining areas. You'll love the main level "pocket office" and fully fenced back yard. Step out to the screened porch, paver patio and ultra-wide front porch that expand your options for entertaining or relaxing. Built in 2023, the systems will make this home worry-free for years to come. And then there's Holding Village itself, where you'll enjoy the 15 acre lake, walking trails, pool, clubhouse, parks and abundant green space just outside the front door. Minutes to everything, don't miss this unique opportunity to sink some roots in one of the Triangle's most popular neighborhoods. Washer, dryer and refrigerator convey.

217 Annabelle Blue Dr, Wake Forest

$379,990

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10189987 MLS

Ready in October! Welcome Home to the NOLA! Spacious 4 BR/3.5 Bath townhome in The Mews in Holding Village. First floor features a guest suite with full bath and built in drop zone. Oak tread staircase leads to the 2nd floor. Spacious great room, kitchen & dining area. Enjoy tons of natural light from all the windows. The gourmet kitchen includes a gourmet kitchen with built-in wall oven, large island, pendant lights, soft close drawers & quartz countertops. LVP throughout the second floor. The third floor showcases the primary suite with tiled shower and large walk in closets. Two additional bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry room. Attached 2 car garage. 9ft ceilings on all floors. Other features include: tankless gas water heater, Ring doorbell, Schlage Front Door Lock, electric car charging outlet, whole house surge protector. The community features a 15 acre lake, pool, clubhouse, parks, and trails!

703 Callan View Ave, Wake Forest

$875,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10189649 MLS

Beautifully updated and offering nearly 3,700 sq ft, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Legacy Custom Home has the space, updates and outdoor living that are hard to find in Heritage. Set on a spacious 1/2 acre, fenced lot the home features hardwood floors throughout the main level, high ceilings and an open floor plan that works well for both everyday living and entertaining. The updated eat-in kitchen ('22) features an oversized quartzite island, Wolf range, overhead hood ventilation, and Thermador double convection ovens and is adjacent to the family room with custom built-ins & vaulted ceiling. A private office with French doors provides a great work-from-home space. The first-floor primary suite includes a fully renovated bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower and dual walk-in closets. A back staircase leads you upstairs to a spacious bonus room plus separate flex space perfect for an exercise room, craft room or playroom. There are three generous sized bedrooms & two full baths. Lots of storage or room to expand with an unfinished attic off the bonus room (228 sq. ft) and then on the third floor you have nearly 600 sq ft of additional unfinished space. Another highlight of this home is the outdoor space. The screened porch and stone patio added in 2018 overlook a large, professionally landscaped fenced yard with landscape lighting and updated irrigation system with Hunter Hyrdawise smart WiFi controller—an uncommon amount of space in Heritage with plenty of room to entertain, garden or play. The front porch offers another place to relax and enjoy views of the golf course across the street. Other updates & features include new downstairs HVAC ('22), new tankless hot water heater ('25), exterior painted ('22), some interior rooms freshly painted ('26), entire screened in porch re-stained ('26), laundry room renovation ('23), outdoor walk in storage room added ('18), & new roof ('18). Heritage offers miles of sidewalks and trails, parks and playgrounds, with optional memberships to the Semi-private Heritage Golf Club for swim, tennis golf and fitness. Grocery stores, shopping, dining and downtown Wake Forest are just minutes away, with downtown Raleigh and RDU Airport approximately 30 minutes away and RTP within approximately 45 minutes. A great combination of space, updates, outdoor living and convenience in one of Wake Forest's most established communities.

1408 Heritage Links Dr, Wake Forest

$599,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10189626 MLS

Double front porches, a flat fenced backyard, beautiful custom details AND a walkable Wake Forest location...this Holding Village home has so much to love! This home offers a bright, open floor plan with 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, built-ins and plenty of room to spread out. Even better, you can walk to ice cream, the brewery, Pilates and more! The spacious gourmet kitchen has abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, roll-out shelves, gas cooktop and an oversized island with seating. The kitchen flows into the breakfast area and family room, where a fireplace flanked by built-ins creates a warm and inviting gathering space. The dining room connects to the kitchen through a butler's pantry and wet bar, while a main-level bedroom/office surrounded by built-in bookcases offers terrific flexibility for guests or working from home. Upstairs, a large loft provides a second living space and opens directly onto the upper porch. The spacious primary suite features a tray ceiling and an impressive spa-like bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, oversized glass-enclosed tiled shower, towel warmer and two walk-in closets complete with wood shelving. Secondary bedrooms offer plenty of additional space. Outside, enjoy the deck and large, level fenced yard with plenty of room to play, garden, entertain or simply relax. The detached two-car garage provides additional storage while preserving the home's charming streetscape. And the lifestyle is just as good as the house. Holding Village offers a beautiful fishing pond, miles of walking trails, a community pool, playground and community firepit, all in an incredibly convenient Wake Forest location close to shopping, dining and everyday favorites.

445 Old Dairy Dr, Wake Forest

$379,990

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10189574 MLS

Ready in September! Welcome Home to the NOLA! Spacious 4 BR/3.5 Bath townhome in The Mews in Holding Village. First floor features a guest suite with full bath and built in drop zone. Oak tread staircase leads to the 2nd floor. Spacious great room, kitchen & dining area. Enjoy tons of natural light from all the windows. The gourmet kitchen includes a gourmet kitchen with built-in wall oven, large island, pendant lights, soft close drawers & quartz countertops. LVP throughout the second floor. The third floor showcases the primary suite with tiled shower and large walk in closets. Two additional bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry room. Attached 2 car garage. 9ft ceilings on all floors. Other features include: tankless gas water heater, Ring doorbell, Schlage Front Door Lock, electric car charging outlet, whole house surge protector. The community features a 15 acre lake, pool, clubhouse, parks, and trails!

707 Callan View Ave, Wake Forest

$374,990

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10189567 MLS

Ready in September! Welcome Home to The Holden Plan! Fall in love with this stylish 4 BR / 3.5 BA townhome that's big on space and modern charm! The first floor offers a private guest suite with full bath and a handy drop zone--perfect for busy mornings. Head upstairs on the oak tread staircase to an open, sun-filled great room, dining area, and a dream kitchen that's ready for entertaining! You'll love the large island, Gourmet Kitchen, white cabinets, and sparkling quartz countertops, all set on sleek EVP flooring. The third floor is your retreat -- with a spacious primary suite, tiled shower walls, and walk-in closet, plus two more bedrooms and a laundry room. Enjoy modern touches throughout:2-car garage Tankless gas water heater & EV outlet Ring doorbell & smart lock Whole-house surge protector And when it's time to unwind? Head out to Holding Village's 15-acre lake, pool, clubhouse, parks, and walking trails -- everything you need for fun, connection, and relaxation.

705 Callan View Ave, Wake Forest

$3,700,000

5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 10189265 MLS

There are homes, and then there are estates that announce themselves before you ever reach the front door. 2115 Rolling Rock Road belongs to the latter: a masterfully appointed residence set behind a long, wooded drive on 9.32 acres, where mature hardwoods, seasonal lake views and uncommon privacy meet just minutes from Wake Forest and North Raleigh. It feels borrowed from the mountains, yet remains effortlessly close to the conveniences of the Triangle. 10,419 square feet unfold across a design built for scale, craftsmanship and the art of entertaining, every renovation executed to the standard today's most discerning buyers expect. This home is built for people whose lives require both grandeur and function in equal measure. The experience begins long before the front doors. A private, winding drive threads through untouched woodland to a graceful circular motor court beneath a commanding porte-cochère. 10-foot hand-carved double doors mark the threshold, a fitting overture to a home defined by proportion and permanence rather than trend. A 5-car garage, divided into separate 2- and 3-car bays, offers the flexibility collectors and connoisseurs look for: space for vehicles, storage, hobbies or simply peace of mind. 10-foot ceilings on both the main and second floors. 8-foot solid interior doors. A curved floating staircase in custom ironwork, crown molding, hand-selected millwork and newly refinished solid oak floors set an unmistakable tone of quality. Multiple fireplaces and extensive built-ins complete a residence built to last. At the heart of the home, a dramatic 2-story living room rises beneath walls of glass, anchored by a striking fireplace, with a private composite deck extending into the wooded surroundings. A main-floor library/executive office with custom built-ins has separation from the home's social spaces. Newly and extensively renovated, the gourmet kitchen is built for those who entertain inearnest: a 14-foot island, farmhouse sink beneath sunlit windows, all-new soft-close cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, dualdishwashers, a trash compactor and a 6-burner gas range with grill/griddle and double ovens, plus a brick backsplash and sun-filleddining area leading out to a 25x23 deck. The space is made for entertaining large groups of guests or families. The 2nd floor primarysuite functions as a residence within the residence; private sitting area, dual walk-in closets, a fireplace, even its own deck, joined bya separate 3rd floor retreat suited to a lounge or home office. The fully remodeled primary bath offers a MASSIVE zero-entry walk-inshower, an oversized soaking tub and dual dressing areas. A first floor suite offers a second primary-bedroom option with its ownprivate deck and together with the lower level, gives the estate three genuinely independent living arrangements suited to REALmultigenerational living. The 3100 sf lower level expands the estate well beyond the ordinary basement: a second renovated kitchen,wet bar, family/recreation room, exercise area, workshop and office/sunroom, with direct access to its own garage and motor court. A dedicated home theater approximately 19' x 30' offers a large screen and room for multiple seating rows and a lounge area. A genuine private cinema, not a converted bonus room. The estate has been thoughtfully updated throughout: a new roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, refinished oak flooring, many new windows, ALL bathrooms remodeled, 2 renovated kitchens, new appliances and cabinetry, and 5 HVAC systems, 3 newer ones. Ultimately, the land and privacy set this estate apart. More than 9 wooded acres surround the home in complete privacy, bordering Falls Lake, offering seasonal water views each fall and winter and a mountain-retreat feel, yet Wake Forest, North Raleigh, dining, and major routes remain just minutes away.

2115 Rolling Rock Rd, Wake Forest

$339,500

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10189229 MLS

If you want the feel and peace of mind of new construction without the wait, this one is worth a look! Built in 2024, this end-unit townhome features an open-concept main level with 9-foot ceilings, a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops, gray cabinetry, a large island with pendant lighting, walk-in pantry, and gas range. Also included is the refrigerator, washer and dryer. The front door has a custom retractable blind added for privacy while letting the light in. Upstairs offers a flexible loft space perfect for an office or workout space, a spacious primary suite with a huge walk-in closet and tiled shower, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a second-floor laundry room. And the best part? Everything is still practically brand new! The Lennox HVAC, Rinnai tankless water heater, smart thermostats, and garage door opener are all less than two years old, with manufacturer warranties still in place. The home also includes a transferable 2-10 TriPointe Home Warranty, plus a HomeCloud Support Certified evaluation with documentation on the home's major systems. The Holding Village community is in the heart of Wake Forest with all the amenities —pool, clubhouse, 15-acre lake for fishing, playgrounds, and walking trails. Enjoy low-maintenance living with HOA-covered lawn and exterior maintenance all this just minutes to restaurants and shopping. HOA Information: https://ppm.cincwebaxis.com/holdingvillageth/documents/

601 Hyperion Aly, Wake Forest

$1,459,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10188845 MLS

Welcome home to this exceptional custom build on nearly an acre, just shy of 6000 SF-- 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, office, bonus room, fully finished basement with bar, rec room, theater room, his and her fitness rooms & full bath, AND a finished 3rd floor with five built in beds. Completing the "entertainment factor" includes a backyard oasis with heated fiberglass pool, free standing hot tub, fire pit, play space, and pergola bar. It is privacy you want? Perfect! No homes adjacent and backs to hardwoods. Back inside, the gourmet kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, breakfast bar with seating for eight, and a built in beverage/wine fridge. Custom details not to be missed...plantation shutters throughout, a double tray ceiling in the primary suite, four-sided brick construction, oversized 3 garage (depth & width) with storage, epoxy flooring & electric car charger, Culligan home water conditioner, Landscape lighting, Irrigation in front/side yards, and Instant Hot Water loop. Recent upgrades include 2026 water heater, 2026 pool heater, grading/french drains and newer heat pump (2020). Walk to Falls Lake & BW Wells State Park in neighborhood; located just minutes from Falls Lake boat ramps and camping and 10 minutes from Target, groceries & dining. The best part? Everyday feels like a vacation!

7801 Sonoma Creek Ln, Wake Forest

$1,625,000

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10188696 MLS

Enjoy resort-style living from the comfort of your very own home! Truly a home for those who enjoy living life to its fullest! The backyard saltwater pool creates the perfect outdoor oasis. Extraordinary floor plan on all levels! Expansive main floor offers hardwood floors, stunning office/sunroom, living room, well-appointed dining room, 2-story family room w/stone fireplace, gorgeous updated kitchen w/large island w/quartz counters, SS appl, tile backsplash, and undercabinet lighting, plus guest BR w/ full bath. Second floor features hardwood floors, tranquil primary bedroom w/sitting room, 2-walk in closets, 2 separate vanities, soaking tub and walk-in shower plus 3 additional BRs- each w/direct bath access. AMAZING finished BSMT-perfect for entertaining- provides full kitchen,recreation room, billiard room, guest BR w/Full bath, and exercise room. Outdoor paradise includes saltwater pool, covered patio, fenced yard, and abundant privacy. Minutes to Family Activity Center.

7304 Incline Dr, Wake Forest

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