Offering a blend of historical charm and modern amenities.
Here are some of our top highlights that make the town a fantastic place to live.
1. Historic Downtown: Wake Forest’s downtown area is filled with historic buildings, local shops, boutiques, and restaurants. It’s a great place to stroll and experience the town’s heritage.
2. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: Located on the original campus of Wake Forest College, this seminary is an integral part of the town’s history and community.
3. Joyner Park: E. Carroll Joyner Park is one of Wake Forest’s largest and most visited parks. It features walking trails, a pond, an amphitheater, and restored farm buildings.
4. Wake Forest Historical Museum: This museum provides insights into the history of Wake Forest College and the town itself, showcasing various historical artifacts and exhibits.
5. Factory Skateboard Park: The Factory is a multi-use sports complex with facilities for skateboarding, BMX, soccer, and more. It’s a hub of activity for youth and sports enthusiasts.
6. Falls Lake State Recreation Area: Just a short drive from Wake Forest, Falls Lake offers outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping.
7. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre: This facility hosts a variety of cultural events, including concerts, theatre productions, films, and art exhibitions.
8. Community Events: Wake Forest hosts numerous events throughout the year, such as the Meet in the Street festival, the Christmas Parade, the Wake Forest Farmers Market, and the Six Sundays in Spring concert series.
9. Proximity to Research Triangle Park: Wake Forest benefits from its close proximity to the Research Triangle Park (RTP), a major center for high-tech and biotech research, providing residents with access to diverse job opportunities.
10. Education: Wake Forest is part of the Wake County Public School System, known for its strong educational programs. There are also several private, magnet, charter and Christian schools in the area. The Heritage public schools are very sought after for their strong curriculum and programs. We work with School Up, a school consulting service, to help parents navigate their desired schools.
11. Proximity to Raleigh/Durham International Airport: from the center of Wake Forest, it would take someone approximately 26 minutes to the airport. RDU is a convenient and well-structured airport, that continues to add flights and offers many international flights.
12. Entrepreneurs Haven: the Raleigh area has been named #1 for Entrepreneurship and Start Ups. Wake Forest offers a plethora of programs that add towards this. The town has multiple Think Tank events, multiple shared work spaces and big support for local community business.
Wake Forest has managed to maintain a sense of community and small-town feel while benefiting from the economic growth and cultural offerings of the larger Research Triangle region. It’s a place where residents can enjoy a high quality of life with access to both natural beauty and urban conveniences. In 2023, the average home resale price was $410k.
Lori Valenti Webb is a Broker with Property Specific Realty, a local Brokerage in Wake Forest- serving the entire Triangle area. For further questions or to set up a market education call: https://propertyspecificrealty.com/agents/lori-valenti-webb/
