5221 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
OFF MARKET

$805,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,805 sqft (on 3.01 acres)

5221 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Est. Refi. Payment $4,600/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 18, 1997 for $42,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$806K
Since last month
Increased$9K (+1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$48K (+6.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$764K (+1,817.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +106% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$806K
August 2026$805K
July 2026$796K
June 2026$783K
May 2026$785K
April 2026$786K
March 2026$781K
February 2026$768K
January 2026$760K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5228 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
05/29/26
3
3.5
3,045
5373 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$800,000
01/27/26
4
3
3,247
2117 Averette Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.36
Single-Family Home
$900,000
11/10/25
3
4.5
2,730
5241 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.25
Single-Family Home
$750,000
09/15/25
4
3.5
3,024
5205 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
04/28/26
4
5
7,789
813 Precipice Way, Wake Forest, NC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$515,000
08/24/26
4
3
2,856
5316 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
02/26/26
4
4
4,614
2017 Oak Grove Church Rd, Wake Forest, NC
0.55
Single-Family Home
$165,000
05/07/26
2
2
1,816
929 Wrights Creek Way, Wake Forest, NC
0.37
Single-Family Home
$519,720
06/26/26
4
3
2,799
1740 Golden Honey Dr, Wake Forest, NC
0.40
Single-Family Home
$455,000
09/23/25
4
3
2,789

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2224 Averette Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.10
$333,600
3
2
1,525
Off Market
5228 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.12
$1,000,000
3
3.5
3,045
Recently Sold
5205 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.15
$1,200,000
4
5
7,789
Recently Sold
2312 Averette Rd #1, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.21
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1125 Copper Beech Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.20
$530,000
4
3
2,838
Off Market
1116 Copper Beech Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.21
$525,600
4
3
2,689
Off Market
5241 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.25
$741,700
4
3.5
3,024
Off Market
320 Canyon Spring Trl, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.23
$477,600
4
2.5
2,545
Off Market
5361 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.24
$929,200
4
3
3,576
Off Market
813 Precipice Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.28
$515,000
4
3
2,856
Recently Sold
5372 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.25
$1,178,500
5
4
4,349
Off Market
809 Precipice Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.28
$539,300
4
3
2,800
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
3.01 acres
Living Area
2,805 sqft
Price/Sqft
$287
Parking
Garage

About this House

Cape Cod home w/ 20K in recent updates in baths & kitchen including new granite countertops!Gorgeous woodwork & hardwood flooring on 1st fl, charming screened porch off of family rm, 3 car garage! Tons of storage with walk-out attic on 2nd fl and walk-up attic on 3rd! A portion of the total acreage includes land across the street on a large pond!Perfect spot for kayaking & firepit.
5221 Mill Dam Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,805 sqft single-family home built in 1998. It last sold for $42,000 on Dec 18, 1997. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $805,500, with a rent estimate of $2,999/month.

Home Details for 5221 Mill Dam Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1998Year Updated: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.01 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 26, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$460,000
Aug 11, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$460,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 18, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$475,000
Dec 18, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$42,000

Market trends in Wake Forest

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$548K
$3.58KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$217
$4MoM
Available listings
510
13MoM

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What Locals Say about Wake Forest

At least 410 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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    "There is a dog park and trails, also waste bag stations "
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  • Elizabeth Miller
    "Dog friendly neighborhood with periodic dog cleaning stations"
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  • Terri Coleman
    "I have lived in Wake Forest since 2004. Wake Forest has not done the best with infrastructure, but we have liked the neighborhoods we have lived in. "
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  • Elizabeth Miller
    "Lovely town with quaint feel but near larger cities of Raleigh and Durham with loads of shops and medical resources."
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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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  • 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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  • Kerryjuliekane
    "Ladies night out. Walking with friends. Bells lake access for fun trails. Fall pizza gathering in culdesac. "
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Frequently asked questions about 5221 Mill Dam Rd

  • What is 5221 Mill Dam Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5221 Mill Dam Rd in Wake Forest, NC is $805,500.
  • What is the price history for 5221 Mill Dam Rd?
    5221 Mill Dam Rd in Wake Forest, NC last sold for $42,000 in December 1997.
  • Is Wake Forest a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wake Forest is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wake Forest?
    The median sale price in Wake Forest is $548K. That is up $3.58K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 5221 Mill Dam Rd?
    The lot at 5221 Mill Dam Rd in Wake Forest, NC is about 3 acres.
  • Does 5221 Mill Dam Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 5221 Mill Dam Rd in Wake Forest, NC has a garage.

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