Best Neighborhoods in Wake Forest, NC: A Detailed Overview

Heritage $300s – $1.3M

Heritage is an incredible master planned golf community in a fabulous location! Miles of greenway trails are accessible throughout the neighborhood, connecting you to 15 miles of Wake Forest Greenway system. This provides easy walk/bike access to downtown Wake Forest as well as all of the shops on Rogers Road.

Incredible amenities are available at the Heritage Club for an additional fee. Membership includes access to two pools with waterslides, lazy river, grill and bar and snack bar. Find homes for sale in Heritage.

• Housing Types: Single family homes and townhouses
• House Sizes: Typically range from 1,500 to 6,500 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from shared yards to ½ acre.
• Amenities: Some homes back up to Heritage golf course, access to Dunn Creek Greenway
• HOA Fees: $289/annually
• Age of Homes: Mostly built in the mid-2000s .
• Walkability: Sidewalks, near Dunn Creek Greenway and Smith Creek Park, walkable to Lowes Foods 

Wakefield $200s – $2.75M 

Wakefield is a huge neighborhood that sits on the line between Raleigh and Wake Forest. Some homes are in Wake Forest and some are in Raleigh. Wakefield offers a wide range of home styles and prices, from affordable condos and townhomes to beautiful estates.  It really is one of the best neighborhoods in Wake Forest, NC.

The community pool is included in the HOA fee. There are several options for additional amenities within the neighborhood for an additional fee, if desired. The Wakefield Country Club offers a 9 and an 18 hole golf course, aquatics, tennis, dining, fitness and a kids club. The Kerr Family YMCA on Wakefield Pines drive has sports for kids and adults, fitness classes, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with water slides, a rock climbing wall and child care for young kids so adults can take advantage of the amenities.

The Capital City Greenway and the Neuse River Greenway are both in the neighborhood. The Neuse River Greenway terminates at the Falls River Canoe Launch and the Falls Lake Fishing Pier, making this an INCREDIBLE neighborhood for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Find homes for sale in Wakefield. 

• Housing Types: Townhouses, condos, single family homes
• House Sizes: Typically range from 1,500 to 7,000 sq ft, with a few homes sized up to 17,500 sq. ft
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from to acres.
• Amenities: Pool, walking distance to 
• HOA Fees: $275/annually
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from the late 90s through the mid 2000s.
• Walkability: walkable to grocery store and restaurants, sidewalks in neighborhood

Holding Village $350K – $1.1M

Holding Village is a new master planned community designed with lifestyle in mind. It has 35 acres of open green space, six neighborhood pocket parks, and a 15 acre stocked fishing lake. Also, there is community access to the Dunn Creek Greenway and the Smith Creek Greenway, connecting the neighborhood to Smith Creek Soccer Center and Park. Find homes for sale in Holding Village.

• Housing Types: Single family homes, townhouses 
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2,000 to 3,850 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Up to .35 acres.
• Amenities: 35-acres of open green space- includes at least six parks, pool & pavilion, playground, picnic tables, Holding Lake and docks, walking trails leading to greenway access, clubhouse  
• HOA Fees: $200/quarterly
• Age of Homes: New construction- from 2022-23.
• Walkability: Connects to Dunn Creek Greenway phase III, tons of open recreational space and trails

The Bluffs at Joyner Park $400s

If you’re lucky enough to snag a home in this incredible community, you’ll be steps away from Wake Forest’s INCREDIBLE Joyner Park. This is a huge park with miles of walking trails, a whimsical playground (seriously you have to see how adorable this place is!!) a preserved historic farmstead, and a community center with every imaginable class and event. Seriously this location in Wake Forest can’t be beat. Homes are modern style with nice, open layouts. It might be hard to get one of these homes, but this is definitely one of the best neighborhoods in Wake Forest, NC. Find homes for sale in The Bluffs at Joyner Park.

• Housing Types: Single family homes
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2,000 to 2,600 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Averaging around .15 acres.
• Amenities: Backs up to small pond, near E. Carol Joyner Park
• HOA Fees: $325/annually
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2018 through 2020.
• Walkability: Sidewalks, walkable to E. Carol Joyner Park

Traditions $200s – $900s

Traditions is a fantastic master planned community with several different neighborhoods within the community. Amenities include All neighborhoods include a clubhouse, amphitheater, large pool, playground, volleyball courts and miles of walking trails that lead to the Wake Forest Reservoir. There is a 55+ section, Dell Webb at Traditions, with it’s own incredible amenities, clubhouse and over 50 different clubs. 

Traditions is walkable to downtown Wake Forest, Wake Forest Spraygrounds and Flaherty Park. Flaherty Park has a big community center with lots of classes, an outdoor fitness court, a dog park, tennis courts, baseball fields and more! Find homes for sale in Traditions.

• Housing Types: Townhouses, single family homes
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2,100 to 4,100 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: up to ½ acre.
• Amenities: Clubhouse, resort style pool, sand volleyball court, playground, fire pit, walking trails
• HOA Fees: $225/quarter
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2015 through 2021.
• Walkability: Sidewalks, hiking trails

Majestic Oaks $500K – $700K

Beautiful neighborhood of custom built homes, tucked right next to Heritage. Access to wonderful amenities at the Heritage Club. Convenient to the Wake Forest greenway system with miles of greenway nearby. Find homes for sale in Majestic Oaks.

• Housing Types: Single family estates
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2,700 to 3,500 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from .2 to .5 acres.
• Amenities: Community well irrigation, pollinator garden
• HOA Fees: $45/month
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from through .
• Walkability: Sidewalks, connects with other neighborhoods with sidewalks, walking distance to fishing pond

Prestwicke $600K – $900K

Beautiful executive style, custom home neighborhood with gorgeous trees. Homes have massive lot sizes, many capable of supporting an in ground pool. Across the street from multiple restaurants, shops and cafes. Find homes for sale in Prestwicke.

• Housing Types: Single family estates
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2,500 to 4,800 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Lots are around ½ acre.
• Amenities: Wooded lots with established trees
• HOA Fees: $300/annually
• Age of Homes: Mostly built in the early 2000s.
• Walkability: Walkable to retail and restaurants

Northampton $400s – $700s

Beautiful neighborhood of craftsman and traditional home styles. Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Northampton has a county feel, but it’s just 3 miles from downtown Wake Forest. About 5 minute to Wake Forest Reservoir for great hiking and kayaking.  Find homes for sale in Northampton.

• Housing Types: Single family homes
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2,300 to 4,800 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from .1 to .4 acres.
• Amenities: Lap pool, playground, walkable to public elementary school
• HOA Fees: $140/quarter
• Age of Homes: Mostly built in the 2000s .
• Walkability: Sidewalks, walkable to Jones Dairy elementary school

Hasentree 

Lovely master-planned golf community in western Wake Forest, known for it’s luxury feel and resort-style amenities, including a Tom-Fazio golf course, scenic walking trails and access to the Hasentree family activity center with 3 pools, waterslide, poolside grill, clay tennis courts, adult fitness center, and a kids club. Find homes for sale in Hasentree.

• Housing Types: Single Family Homes
• House Sizes: Typically range from 1900 to 6500 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from 1/3 acre to 1 acre.
• Amenities: Resort style pools with waterslides, tennis, fitness center, kids club.
• HOA Fees: $290/month
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2013 through 2023.
• Walkability: Walking trails in the neighborhoods

Fairlake  $500k – $670k

Fairlake combines affordability with larger homes on beautiful large lots. This is a well established community with plenty of trees. Many homes have private pools. There is a neighborhood lake and some homes with waterfront lots. Find homes for sale in Fairlake.

• Housing Types: single family homes 
• House Sizes: Typically range from 2300 to 3700 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from ½ acre to 1 acre.
• Amenities: No amenities
• HOA Fees: $404/year
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from 1997 through 2004.
• Walkability: not walkable

Wexford Reserve

Stunning executive style custom homes on large lots.. Builders include Speight Built, Upright Builders and Stellar Blu. Some homes have a pond view. Find homes for sale in Wexford Reserve.

• Housing Types: single family homes
• House Sizes: Typically range from 3800 to 6600 sq ft.
• Lot Sizes: Ranging from ½ acre to 1 acre.
• Amenities: HOA Fees: $88/month
• Age of Homes: Mostly built from 2020 through 2024.
• Walkability: not walkable