Located northwest of Raleigh near Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Wake Forest is a family-friendly town with all the benefits of the bigger Triangle cities. Quaint neighborhoods, thriving downtown, and rich history make Wake Forest an ideal town offering a high quality of life in the perfect location. Wake Forest is home to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southeastern College, which have an enrollment of about 3,000 students and serve the entire region. Near major universities, Research Triangle Park, recreation, and the city of Raleigh, Wake Forest real estate is close to all amenities, yet offers a quiet retreat.

If you prefer to stay close to home, you'll find plenty to do in Wake Forest. The Factory is a sports and entertainment mall where kids can play soccer, baseball softball and basketball, ice skate, learn martial arts and much more in one central location. The mall includes restaurants and shops special events for kids. Wake Forest's downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a thriving collection of shops and restaurants, all in a pedestrian-friendly environment. If outdoor fun appeals to you, look no further than Falls Lake State Recreation Area. The 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands are the perfect place for hiking, boating, fishing, or swimming.

Wake Forest loves families: over forty-one percent of households include children under the age of 18. The population of Wake Forest has increased nearly 60% since the 2000 Census to an estimated 20,126 residents in 2005. Wake Forest's growth is providing plenty of new realty options while retaining its historic charm. The median price of homes for sale is $282,441, which is typical of communities near the Triangle. Wake Forest real estate includes traditional homes in established neighborhoods, newly constructed homes, historic colonials, and grand estates on private wooded lots. Your Realtor can show you the neighborhoods that best fit your needs.

For more information about homes for sale in Wake Forest, please contact local expert Realtors Stephen and Debra Gillham at (919) 624-6916.