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Wake Forest, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Wake Forest
Wake Forest, located 18 miles north of Raleigh, is a town split between Franklin County and Wake County in Central North Carolina. Retirees enjoy this quaint town for its local…
Wake Forest, located 18 miles north of Raleigh, is a town split between Franklin County and Wake County in Central North Carolina. Retirees enjoy this quaint town for its local boutiques, farmers market, and breweries as well as its pleasant weather, which allows for outdoor leisure activities throughout the year.
Climate & Geography
Wake Forest has a moderate subtropical climate. Summers are hot with high humidity, and winters are mild to cool. The average annual precipitation is around 46 inches of rainfall, and while snowfall can occur, it is rare.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
For outdoor recreation, residents can visit Falls Lake State Recreation Area to camp, kayak, hike, fish, and swim. For picnics and easy walks, E. Carroll Joyner Park is perfect. This park also hosts a free concert series.
Downtown Wake Forest is a quaint area with antique shops, local boutiques and eateries, and community events like a weekly farmers market. The town also has numerous breweries and museums for residents to visit.
For more entertainment, dining, and cultural offerings, residents can travel a half-hour to popular Raleigh.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Wake Forest is higher than the national average because of high housing costs.
North Carolina does not Social Security benefits, but it does tax all other forms of retirement income at the state's flat rate of 5.25 percent. Property taxes in the state are below average, and the city's sales tax rate is average at 6.75 percent.
Health Care
The Raleigh metro area ranks in the top 45 communities across the country on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
There are two medical centers and hospitals around Wake Forest. They are Duke Raleigh Hospital and WakeMed Health and Hospitals-Raleigh Campus, both of which are rated high performing by U.S. News.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wake Forest, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Wake Forest has 83 homes, the largest has 452 homes, and the average communities consists of 226 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Wake Forest.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Wake Forest stay on the market for around 459 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $532,465, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb at Traditions average around $602,661, while homes in The Courtyards at Heritage Grove average around $545,000.
59 communities near Wake Forest
236 homes near Wake Forest
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,540 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,395 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,118 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,880 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,680 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,690 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,050 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,442 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,995 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,945 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,364 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|2,906 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|1,896 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,995 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,713 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,595 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,403 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,611 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,094 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,805 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,895 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,796 sq ft
|House
3 baths
|2,740 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,885 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,610 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,319 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,692 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,263 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,792 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,766 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,888 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,906 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,906 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,515 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wake Forest, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Wake Forest has 83 homes, the largest has 452 homes, and the average communities consists of 226 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Wake Forest.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Wake Forest stay on the market for around 459 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $532,465, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Del Webb at Traditions average around $602,661, while homes in The Courtyards at Heritage Grove average around $545,000.
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