Well-Maintained 3BR Home in Wake Forest Quiet Street, Great Location
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home at 140 Melksham Road is located on a quiet residential street in a well-established Wake Forest neighborhood.
The home offers a comfortable, practical layout with good natural light, well-sized bedrooms, and a private backyard. It has been well cared for and provides an easy, livable space for tenants seeking a clean, thoughtfully maintained home in a convenient location.
Property features include:
3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
Single-level living
Functional floor plan
Private backyard
Quiet neighborhood setting
Close to downtown Wake Forest, shopping, dining, parks, and major routes
This home is best suited for tenants seeking a well-maintained residence in a calm residential environment.
Includes: Laminate floors, granite countertops, new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, new overhead lighting.
Natural sunlight in living areas, gas log fireplace, bath with double vanities, walk in shower, walk in closet, new hardware. Second bath includes tub/shower combo.
1 Car garage with automatic opener, long driveway for parking, large deck, private yard. Close to Joyner Park with shopping minutes away.
Very easy rental with online portal for rent payments and maintenance requests. Tenant pays all utilities and yard maintenance. No smoking on property. Contact for pet policy (pet friendly). Security deposit required upon application acceptance. Move in March 1, 2026 (earlier possibility Feb 15).
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,905/mo
140 Melksham Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3beds
1,255sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Sun Mar 1 2026
Small dogs OK
Central air
Hookups laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Gas log fireplaceSingle-level livingLarge deckNew overhead lightingWalk in showerPrivate backyardPrivate yard
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: January 09, 2026 at 04:51pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup, Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,255 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Has new walk-in shower, Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent, Walk In Closet
Details
- Parcel number: 1841679785
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,905+12.2%$2/sqft |
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| 12/18/2024 | Listing removed | $1,698$1/sqft |
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| 12/12/2024 | Price change | $1,698-3%$1/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,750+27.3%$1/sqft |
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| 2/26/2018 | Listing removed | $1,375$1/sqft |
Source: Re/Max One Realty #2170375 Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Richland Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Wake Forest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 7/10Wake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi

