1-YEAR 2-10 HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED! Roof has been inspected (see the report in docs) Welcome to 1196 Smith Creek Way, a beautifully designed home in The Preserve at Smith Creek in Wake Forest. Nestled on a .92-acre wooded homesite, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,906 square feet of well-appointed living space with great attention to detail throughout. Inside, you'll find fresh paint throughout, new carpet upstairs, 10' ceilings on the first floor, and a blend of hardwood and tile flooring. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, featuring a large island and breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher and refrigerator, under-cabinet lighting, and granite countertops. The expansive first-floor owner's suite offers a tray ceiling, a spa-style bath with dual vanities, a corner jetted soaking tub, and a separate shower. Upstairs, French doors lead to a huge bonus room, plus a flex space ideal for a media room, workout area, or home office. The spacious 2-story family room features a gas log fireplace, ceiling fan, and large windows that bring in natural light. Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a screened porch and grilling deck overlooking a private, wooded backyard—ideal for relaxation and entertaining. Additional features include a 2-car garage with a workbench, an extra parking pad, a storage shed, and a vapor barrier in the crawl space. Enjoy fantastic community amenities including a clubhouse, pool, and playgrounds, all just 7 miles from Falls Lake—a perfect spot for boating, fishing, and outdoor adventures. Previous sale fell through due to buyer financing. Home was taken off the market and recently relisted after updates including fresh paint, new carpet, updated fixtures, crawl space improvements, and septic system pumping and service. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional home your own—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $642,000 on 08/13/25
$642,000
1196 Smith Creek Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3beds
2,906sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2007
0.92 Acres Lot
$641,900 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,006 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 04:24pm
Listed by:
Jim Allen 919-645-2114,
Coldwell Banker HPW
Bought with:
Chris Gorman, 277810
LPT Realty, LLC
Aimee Gutekunst, 296156
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10081700

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,906
- Total interior livable area: 2,906 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,906
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Hardwood Trees, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 182400299875
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stone Veneer
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Playground, Pool
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
- Subdivision: The Preserve at Smith Creek
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $700 annually
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Playground, Pool
- Services included: None
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$641,900