Sitting on more than an acre of beautifully established property, this custom-built home is the true definition of Private! The home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, many recent updates and plenty of natural light. Recently refreshed throughout, featuring new interior and exterior paint, new quartz kitchen counters and tile backsplash, several new windows, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, all new kitchen appliances, and brand-new carpet, creating a move-in ready feel while maintaining its original charm. See FULL list of Updates in MLS documents. Inside, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, a large bonus room, a private office ideal for working from home, and a formal dining room designed for gathering and entertaining. The sunroom with EZ Breeze windows provides year-round enjoyment and overlooks the peaceful backyard setting, while the expansive covered rear porch offers the perfect place to relax, unwind, or host guests. With mature surroundings, flexible living spaces, and thoughtful updates already completed, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the warmth and quality of a classic custom home with the fresh feel today's buyers are looking for. Don't miss the three sizeable walk in attic spaces for storage and the full sealed TALL crawl space!
Sold for $760,000
$760,000
8688 Barrett Ridge Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4beds
3,570sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2005
1.28 Acres Lot
$759,900 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$3,842 Estimated rent
Home value
$759,900
$722,000 - $798,000
$3,842/mo
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Large bonus roomExpansive covered rear porchFlexible living spacesFour spacious bedroomsTimeless characterGenerous living spacesPlenty of natural light
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Listed by:
Leslie Damiano 919-274-0165,
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Bought with:
Marti Hampton, 132302
EXP Realty LLC
Holly Williams Rucker, 321530
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10171921
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Glass Doors
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,570
- Total interior livable area: 3,570 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,570
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.28 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Many Trees, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1812774687
- Zoning: R-80W
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional, Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
- Subdivision: Covington Ridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $555 annually
- Services included: Insurance
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Sold | $760,000+1.3%$213/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10171921 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2026 | Pending sale | $750,000$210/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10171921 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+63%$210/sqft |
Source: Doorify MLS #10171921 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2005 | Sold | $460,000$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,373 +3% | $680,617 |
| 2024 | $4,247 +17.2% | $680,617 +47.2% |
| 2023 | $3,624 +7.9% | $462,222 |
| 2022 | $3,358 +2.8% | $462,222 |
| 2021 | $3,268 +1.7% | $462,222 |
| 2020 | $3,214 -10.1% | $462,222 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $3,573 | $435,059 |
| 2018 | $3,573 +14.8% | $435,059 |
| 2017 | $3,113 +2.1% | $435,059 |
| 2016 | $3,050 -9.9% | $435,059 -10.2% |
| 2015 | $3,384 +5.5% | $484,438 |
| 2014 | $3,208 | $484,438 |
| 2013 | -- | $484,438 |
| 2012 | -- | $484,438 |
| 2011 | -- | $484,438 |
| 2010 | -- | $484,438 |
| 2009 | -- | $484,438 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Forest Pines ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.8 mi
- 8/10Wakefield MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 8/10Wakefield HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake County Schools
- Middle: Wake County Schools
- High: Wake County Schools
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
- Wake County
- Wake Forest
- 27587
- 8688 Barrett Ridge Rd
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