261 Kavanaugh Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
OFF MARKET

261 Kavanaugh Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,194 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$551,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,170/mo*
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$551,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,170/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,194 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)

Local Information

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Description

LIKE NEW, massively popular Gaston floor plan. Primary bedroom and flex/office are located on the main level with 3 additional bedrooms and HUGE bonus room on the second floor. This home can be your blank canvas! Large FENCED and flat lot that extends beyond the fence!! Enjoy a 1/3 acre flat lot already fully-fenced and PERFECT FOR A POOL! There is a ton of value packed into this 3,194 sqft house. Come check it out, you will not be disappointed. The location should also not be overlooked - teetering between super popular Wake Forest and minutes from Rolesville's up-and-coming Cobblestone Village, you wont need to venture far for fun. You can have all the access to city life with the peace and charm of small town living.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 18, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$60/Monthly
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 261 Kavanaugh Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3194 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Plumbed For Ice MakerDishwasherLaundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: Accessible Washer/DryerFloors: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
View
Has a View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Fenced YardFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front
Pool
Pool: Community
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3194 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2022
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: Site BuiltArchitecture: Transitional
Building
Construction Materials: Fiber CementNot a New Construction

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $520,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Wake ForestCommunity: Elizabeth Springs
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Sanford CreekJr High / Middle School: Wake - Wake ForestHigh School: Wake - Wake Forest

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3194 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Pool

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $60/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2499863Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3194

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: PoolSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Carrie Ann Hennessey
Property Specific, LLC
Lori Valenti, (781) 454-7514
Property Specific, LLC
Bought with: Tonya Hunt, (919) 368-3996, Coldwell Banker HPW
Source: Doorify MLS, MLS#2499863

Price History for 261 Kavanaugh Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/14/2023$510,000Sold
Doorify MLS #2499863
05/09/2023$520,000ContingentDoorify MLS #2499863
05/03/2023$520,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #2499863
04/25/2023$537,500PriceChange
Doorify MLS #2499863
04/07/2023$540,000PendingToActiveDoorify MLS #2499863
03/17/2023$540,000ContingentDoorify MLS #2499863
03/16/2023$540,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #2499863
12/26/2022ListingRemovedDoorify MLS #2471788
12/02/2022$510,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #2471788
10/05/2022$514,900PriceChange
Doorify MLS #2471788
09/21/2022$549,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #2471788
09/10/2022$559,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #2471788
09/06/2022$579,000PriceChange
Doorify MLS #2471788
09/01/2022$599,000Listed For SaleDoorify MLS #2471788
04/18/2022$443,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,097
Assessment$553,609
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 Kavanaugh Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
321 Kavanaugh Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$515,765
09/29/25
4
2.5
2,457
276 Kavanaugh Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.06
Single-Family Home
$605,000
10/30/25
4
3.5
3,248
412 Kavanaugh Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.21
Single-Family Home
$519,000
09/29/25
4
3
2,333
317 Kavanaugh Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.13
Single-Family Home
$536,455
09/26/25
4
3.5
2,457
6533 Winter Spring Dr, Wake Forest, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$462,800
08/08/25
5
3
2,480
6529 Winter Spring Dr, Wake Forest, NC
0.17
Single-Family Home
$521,000
06/17/25
5
4
2,943
6525 Winter Spring Dr, Wake Forest, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$475,430
06/25/25
4
2.5
2,943
317 Murray Grey Ln, Wake Forest, NC
0.27
Single-Family Home
$506,800
03/30/26
5
3
2,593
1301 Rose Finch Cir, Wake Forest, NC
0.31
Single-Family Home
$520,000
11/17/25
4
3.5
2,507
501 Marthas View Way, Wake Forest, NC
0.29
Single-Family Home
$485,900
05/28/25
5
4
2,823

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What Locals Say about Wake Forest

At least 406 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say car is needed

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Lou 3000
    "Everyone normally cleans after their pups and keeps them leashed. Neighborhood is normally clean and neighbors normally tend to their lawn."
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  • Taliaxo194
    "So far so good. 4 months in. Everyone is super “neighborly” Would recommend to families. "
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  • Itriplie94
    "I drive 18min to get to work grocery stores are nearby and fast food is nearby as well I drive 10min to closest car charger"
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  • Dakotac
    "Feels like a hallmark town. Stuff around but not overcrowded feeling!! Lots of greenery & a cute downtown"
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  • Lou 3000
    "The neighborhood has a lot of side walks. There are also many hills in this neighborhood. Walking trails are near so this is perfect for dog walking. "
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  • Lou 3000
    "Many walking trails, libraries and other extracurricular activities available for kids. Not many sidewalk accessibility other than main neighborhood."
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  • Danielle Livingston
    "I am not familiar with community events that make our neighborhood feel special. There is Friday Night on White; it is not special. "
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  • Madison Smith
    "Lots of families and group events. Everyone is friendly and I feel safe in this area. Would recommend "
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  • Monica.ortega70
    "Nice quiet neighborhood with well kept homes with huge property lots. Family oriented neighborhood "
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  • Madison Smith
    "Very friendly neighbors, great community that respects each other. Not sure about schooling because my little is 1 but I’ve heard good things."
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  • Monica.ortega70
    "Big yards for dogs to play in. Friendly neighborhood for walking your dog. Many parks and trails to take your dog on hikes. "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "Really nice area for family and enjoyable living. Plenty of fun things to do. You will need transportation. Some residents like to complain because the sky is blue - but other than that, great place to live outside of Raleigh. "
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  • Michael Roberti
    "The commute to Morrisville and back is brutal. Lots of traffic on US 1 and 540. Accidents every day. People drive like maniacs weaving in and out of traffic. It is the only drawback to living here."
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  • Vhfdbgt7kd
    "We have a neighborhood pool with snack bar and bar which families can join. Kids can then participate in swim team. "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "All of the people here are very friendly except for the few that seem to forget what it’s like to be a kid (or teenager) and enjoy being alive!"
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  • Sally Dixon
    "Location location location! Lots of community events, town events lots to do and see. Beautiful greenway and lots of amenities! "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "There are great families, schools parks and resources for everyone. But not many outlets for teens. "
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  • Ljaddison
    "The community is walkable and has ample walking and bike trails, a large community pool, and all grounds are well maintained. "
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  • Brittany Brathwaite
    "People walk their dogs and for the most part, they’re responsible for the pet’s waste. Unfortunately, people are less tolerable of middle school age children and high schoolers simply being kids. "
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  • PegH
    "A real sense of community. We all look out for each other; never is it as obvious as when the last bad storm came through. Everyone was out the next morning helping to clean up tree limbs and leaves from the entire cut-de-sac, not just their own yard, sharing tools, equipment and man power. "
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  • Peggymhaas
    "We’ve lived here for 14+ years and love it. This little town has so much to offer; great restaurants, theater, parks, greenways and wonderful people! "
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  • Andrew W.
    "Pools are awesome. Neighbors are awesome. Convenient to everything you need. Great community! "
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  • Lwbenn
    "A bit of traffic around 4:00 to 6:00pm. My neighborhood is gated and has a very nice, exclusive Country Club. My neighborhood has it’s very own private security service and they constantly patrol the neighborhood."
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  • Camcolwill
    "This is a good neighborhood to raise children. The only concern I would have as a parent of a teenager would be them learning to drive in heavy traffic"
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  • Patsy
    "Schools are great. Very family oriented there is something for everyone in Wake Forest. Lots of nature & not far from Raleigh."
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  • Naresh G.
    "Quiet, not crowded No traffic Nice neighbors Family friendly community Plenty of supermarkets Awesome trails for hiking "
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  • Camcolwill
    "Community events in the park and on the Main Street are popular events for the community. The farmers market and the dog park are also popular"
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  • Kingangel73
    "Wake Forest is warm and welcoming. It is family oriented and pet friendly. The school are great and there's tons of things to do. "
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  • Patsy
    "Challenging at peak times of the day, considering I am commuting to and from Raleigh for work. Capital Blvd & Louisburg can be a nightmare."
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  • Peggymhaas
    "I am retired but when I was working I worked in Cary, NC which generally required a 45 minute to 1 hour commute."
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  • Peggymhaas
    "N/A. Retired but when I did work it was a 45 minute drive to Cary, NC. If I took Capital Blvd. the drive time could be an hour or more. "
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  • Peggymhaas
    "I am retired. When I worked my commute was 40+ minutes. However, it was quite scenic, crossing the lake and past several horse farms. "
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  • Janelle W.
    "Ive lived here my whole life & although this small town is growing into a city it still has the small town feel & friendly country atmosphere "
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  • WF Resident
    "There are quite a few dog owners in my neighborhood. Most are responsible owners, but there are those that walk their dogs at night and allow them to relieve themselves in their neighbors yards. This is the part I dislike. I sit on my porch at night and you wouldn’t believe the things I see dog owners allow their dogs to do."
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  • Peggym
    "Meet in the Street, Friday Night on White, MardiGras, the lighting of the Christmas Tree all make Wake Forest special. "
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  • Julie B. .
    "Dog owners walk their dogs and there are trails in the common area for dogs to run. The lots sizes are big enough to have privacy from other neighbors. Fences are allowed. "
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  • Cassieconley81
    "Good neighborhood, friendly people, and a perfect blend of country and city lifestyle. Area is really developing nicely."
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  • Lindsay S.
    "They look happy to have large areas to take the dogs for walks. I myself don’t have any dogs, only cats."
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  • Kerryjuliekane
    "Ladies night out. Walking with friends. Bells lake access for fun trails. Fall pizza gathering in culdesac. "
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  • Tina H.
    "Dog parks are everywhere and it’s easy to get to trails and green areas but please clean up after your dogs "
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261 Kavanaugh Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,194 sqft single-family home built in 2022. This property is not currently available for sale. 261 Kavanaugh Rd was last sold on Jun 14, 2023 for $510,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $520,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 261 Kavanaugh Rd is $551,000.