3 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 2.83 Acres | 3296 sq ft Renovated A-Frame + Guest Cottage | 3-Car Garage w/ Loft | Private Retreat & Income Potential Hidden sanctuary meets smart investment. Welcome to 2117 Averette Rd, one of Wake Forest's best-kept secrets, a one-of-a-kind, fully renovated retreat set on nearly 3 acres of wooded paradise with a creek, providing small waterfalls, private greenway access, and limitless potential. From the moment you arrive, it feels like you've left the world behind yet you're just minutes from Falls Lake, the Reservoir, shopping, and top-rated schools. White Street and Wegmans are just minutes away. MAIN HOME HIGHLIGHTS: Beautifully updated A-frame with refinished hardwood floors Dekton countertops, modern fixtures, and custom touches throughout Two main-floor primary suites, each with its own en-suite bath Spacious 2nd-story loft perfect for an office or creative space Finished walk-out basement (permit completed) with full bath, kitchenette, and private entrance -great for in-laws or tenants New roof, 2 new AC units + mini-split (all within past 2 years). Wrap-around decks & screened pergola for tranquil outdoor living with running creek across property (see listing video) City water/sewer connection available, presently on septic and well. Refrigerator, washer and dryer convey. GUEST COTTAGE + GARAGE: Fully renovated studio cottage with brand new washer/dryer Kitchenette + private living area Attached 3-car garage with: Dedicated garage gym and workshop space Large unfinished loft above - ideal for future studio, creative space, or guest quarters Ideal for AirBNB, VRBO, guest house, or home office
Sold for $900,000 on 11/10/25
$900,000
2117 Averette Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3beds
2,730sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1980
2.83 Acres Lot
$902,600 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$2,589 Estimated rent
Home value
$902,600
$857,000 - $948,000
$2,589/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 10, 2025 at 02:36pm
Listed by:
Monica Foley 919-616-9891,
Foley Properties & Estates Co.
Bought with:
Ruth Payne, 274382
RUTH PAYNE REAL ESTATE SERVICE
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10112177
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Apartment/Suite, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), In-Law Floorplan, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Combination, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Apartment, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,730
- Total interior livable area: 2,730 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,174
- Finished area below ground: 556
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream, Waterfront
- Body of water: Austin Creek
Lot
- Size: 2.83 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Hardwood Trees, Waterfall
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 1851908235
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Permanent, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Septic Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
- Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Sold | $900,000-5.3%$330/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10112177 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2025 | Pending sale | $950,000$348/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10112177 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Price change | $950,000-2.6%$348/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10112177 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000+62.5%$357/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10112177 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2023 | Sold | $600,000-14.9%$220/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #2477003 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,557 +0.4% | $612,072 +4% |
| 2024 | $5,536 +106.9% | $588,705 +74.2% |
| 2023 | $2,675 +7.8% | $338,003 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Richland Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.6 mi
- 4/10Wake Forest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 7/10Wake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Richland Creek
- Middle: Wake - Wake Forest
- High: Wake - Wake Forest
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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