Rare opportunity to acquire approximately 3.77 acres strategically positioned within the Town of Youngsville jurisdiction in rapidly growing Franklin County, NC. Zoned Agricultural, this property presents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking flexibility, privacy, and future potential in one of the Triangle's expanding northern corridors. Accessed by a private driveway, the site offers a unique balance of seclusion and convenience while remaining ideally situated between Downtown Wake Forest and Downtown Youngsville, with immediate proximity to Traditions, Highway 98, and surrounding residential growth. This property has an existing well (with a water purifier), a septic system, a chicken coop, and a pole barn that will convey to a buyer. We make no representation regarding the condition of the home on the property. It is being sold in As-Is condition. Under the Town of Youngsville UDO, Agricultural zoning allows for a variety of potential uses (subject to municipal approvals and verification), making this an attractive opportunity for those seeking land for estate residential use, hobby/agricultural operations, equestrian or recreational purposes, specialty farming, homestead development, accessory structures, select civic/community-oriented uses, and other permitted or conditional uses allowed by the Town of Youngsville. The property's location places it within minutes of established amenities, schools, retail, and major transportation corridors while still maintaining a private, rural character increasingly difficult to find in the Wake/Franklin County growth corridor. Whether for a private estate, long-term land hold, recreational retreat, or future vision aligned with Youngsville's continued expansion, this offering presents an exceptional combination of location, accessibility, privacy, and upside potential. Listing agent is related to the seller.
For sale
$530,000
1250 Gilcrest Farm Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3beds
1,152sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
3.77 Acres Lot
$507,700 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private drivewayPole barnChicken coop
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- 335 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wyatt Mattingly 919-810-7430,
ASPIRE REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOP
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10171085
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Flooring: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 3.77 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 004519
- Zoning: Agricultural
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Unknown
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: To Be Added
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $257,650
- Annual tax amount: $1,668
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
Estimated market value
$507,700
$482,000 - $533,000
$1,625/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000$460/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,668 +1.8% | $257,650 |
| 2024 | $1,638 +64.1% | $257,650 +155.4% |
| 2023 | $998 -28% | $100,880 |
| 2022 | $1,387 -0.2% | -- |
| 2021 | $1,390 -1.8% | -- |
| 2020 | $1,415 +0.7% | -- |
| 2019 | $1,405 +4.7% | $145,510 |
| 2018 | $1,342 | $145,510 +17.3% |
| 2017 | $1,342 | $124,060 |
| 2016 | $1,342 | $124,060 |
| 2015 | $1,342 +6.7% | $124,060 |
| 2014 | $1,258 | $124,060 |
| 2013 | -- | $124,060 |
| 2012 | -- | $124,060 +2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $120,844 |
| 2010 | -- | $120,844 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,844 |
| 2008 | -- | $120,844 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Youngsville ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Cedar Creek MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Franklinton HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin - Youngsville Elementary
- Middle: Franklin - Cedar Creek
- High: Franklin - Franklinton
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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- North Carolina
- Franklin County
- Wake Forest
- 27587
- 1250 Gilcrest Farm Rd





