6561 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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OFF MARKET

$1,502,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 6.5 Baths
  • 6,733 sqft (on 1.86 acres)

6561 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Est. Refi. Payment $8,514/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 22, 2015 for $780,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.5M
Since last month
Decreased$17K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$13K (-0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$722K (+92.5%)
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 +85% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.5M
July 2026$1.52M
June 2026$1.55M
May 2026$1.53M
April 2026$1.51M
March 2026$1.54M
February 2026$1.5M
January 2026$1.48M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
6321 Mountain Grove Ln, Wake Forest, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
12/08/25
5
5.5
6,507
1700 Talbot Ridge St, Wake Forest, NC
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
03/31/26
5
3.5
6,466
6701 Green Hollow Ct, Wake Forest, NC
0.21
Single-Family Home
$3,019,500
08/03/26
4
6
7,650
1820 Oatlands Ct, Wake Forest, NC
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
05/20/26
5
8.5
12,382
7110 Moresham Way, Wake Forest, NC
0.66
Single-Family Home
$975,000
05/04/26
5
3.5
5,384
6320 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC
0.62
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
03/06/26
5
8
7,039
7029 Moresham Way, Wake Forest, NC
0.76
Single-Family Home
$809,000
03/11/26
3
2.5
3,425
2401 Worthing Ct, Wake Forest, NC
0.71
Single-Family Home
$615,000
08/11/26
4
2.5
2,904
2117 Blue Haven Ct, Wake Forest, NC
1.00
Single-Family Home
$2,595,000
09/08/25
4
6
8,469
2501 Dunmore Ct, Wake Forest, NC
0.91
Single-Family Home
$539,000
07/20/26
4
2.5
2,977

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
1801 Oatlands Ct, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.07
$3,177,700
5
7.5
12,706
Off Market
6564 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.09
$1,612,600
5
5.5
7,176
Off Market
6573 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.09
$2,276,100
5
6.5
8,440
Off Market
6405 Mountain Grove Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.19
$1,666,500
5
5.5
7,540
Off Market
1820 Oatlands Ct, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.17
$2,500,000
5
8.5
12,382
Recently Sold
6701 Green Hollow Ct, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.21
$3,019,500
4
6
7,650
Recently Sold
6321 Mountain Grove Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.19
$1,850,000
5
5.5
6,507
Recently Sold
6532 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.23
$2,036,000
5
6.5
7,868
Off Market
6317 Mountain Grove Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.22
$1,459,500
4
4.5
4,621
Off Market
1700 Talbot Ridge St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.25
$1,800,000
5
3.5
6,466
Recently Sold
2233 Old State Highway 98, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.31
$325,700
3
2
1,348
Off Market
6513 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
0.34
$1,281,700
4
4
4,607
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 6561 Wakefalls Dr.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1999
Lot Size
1.86 acres
Living Area
6,733 sqft
Price/Sqft
$223
Parking
Garage

About this House

NOW A SHORT SALE!! Thislovely Estate is wonderful. It has elegant features, too many to mention. It is great for entertaining. It has a gourmet kitchen with built ins., No shortage of bathrooms as there are 6.5 of them, several bonus areas and a full basement that has been finished which has a Fireplace. There are 2 large decks/terrace, a brick patio and brick courtyard off formal dining. The library is paneled. You will see coffered ceilings and spacious rooms. Wonderful backyard.. come and look!
6561 Wakefalls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587 is a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 6,733 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $780,000 on Dec 22, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2011 with an asking price of $3,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 19, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,502,100, with a rent estimate of $7,710/month.

Home Details for 6561 Wakefalls Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 17Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Softwood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Property Information

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

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.86 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 22, 2015
Source: Doorify MLS #1986552
Sold
$780,000
Jun 23, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$829,000
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 18, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$879,000
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 4, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$929,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jan 22, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$949,000

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

Around this home

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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  • Trulia User
    "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 6561 Wakefalls Dr

  • What is 6561 Wakefalls Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 6561 Wakefalls Dr in Wake Forest, NC is $1,502,100.
  • What is the price history for 6561 Wakefalls Dr?
    6561 Wakefalls Dr in Wake Forest, NC last sold for $780,000 in December 2015.
  • 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.
  • Does 6561 Wakefalls Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 6561 Wakefalls Dr in Wake Forest, NC has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 6561 Wakefalls Dr?
    The lot at 6561 Wakefalls Dr in Wake Forest, NC is about 1.9 acres.

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