Wonderful lakefront home loaded w/ upgrades. Enjoy lake views thru-out home. Eat-in kitchen w/ solid surface counters & cherry cabinets-formal DR. Hdwd flrs, custom moldings & built-ins. 1st fl master w/ luxury bath/ whirlpool tub. Home features sunroom, huge bonus, & deck w/ lakeview. Walkout basement ready to be finished & is vented for fireplace. Sauna installed not yet wired.
- NC
- Wake Forest
- 27587
- 2605 Forest Lake
- MLS# 919970
- Date Listed03/20/2007
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.49 acres (21,344 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision Water Edge
- Property Type Single Family
- County Wake
- Year Built 2000
- Water Public
- Square Feet 3,000 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $156.63
Interior Features
- Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Cooling Heat Pump, Zoned
- Heating Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.49
- Lot Size SQFT 21,344.40
- Lot Features Landscaped
Directions
Take Capital to Wake Forest. Left on Purnell Rd. Left into Water's Edge Subdivision. Right on Forest Lake.
Financial Considerations
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
3.9 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
6.02 mi
Distance
North Wake College And Career Academy
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.94 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
3.9 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.98 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
5.98 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.37 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.47 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
6.02 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.37 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
6.47 mi
Distance
North Wake College And Career Academy
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.94 mi
Distance
Wake Forest-rolesville High School
Public • 9 - 12
3.42 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
6.37 mi
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Public • 9 - 12
7.4 mi
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Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2502 McGowan Court | Listing | 5 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $419,000 | Jan 24, 2024 | $594,022 |
| 2613 Forest Lake Court | 4 | 5 | Oct 28, 2025 | $699,900 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 2513 Forest Lake Court | Listing | 3 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $675,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $674,987 |
| 7824 Fairlake Drive | Listing | 4 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $539,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $750,778 |
| 2509 Forest Lake Court | Listing | 5 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $739,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $718,425 |
| 8012 Fairlake Drive | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $599,900 | Feb 23, 2024 | $574,266 |
| 2705 Bardeen Court | 5 | 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | $445,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 2716 Blue Ravine Road | 4 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $480,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 2624 Forest Lake | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $549,000 | Sep 13, 2022 | $629,900 |
| 2720 Blue Ravine Road | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | $670,000 | Dec 26, 2023 | $721,054 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,767 | 44,131 | 1,150,454 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 720 | 2,369 | 1,377 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 37.3 | 37.8 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $96,988 | $86,205 | $84,483 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $42,682 | $37,577 | $42,936 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 112 | 102 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 28.87°F | 30.1°F | 30.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 88.47°F | 87.9°F | 87.9°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7" | 45.7" | 46.49" | 38" |
1/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
27/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 9/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 18/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 2605 Forest Lake
Source: Realty.com
2605 Forest Lake, Wake Forest, NC 27587 is a Single Family 3,000 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 10 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $469,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 10 photos of 2605 Forest Lake.
Our records indicate that 2605 Forest Lake was built in 2000.
The full address for this home is 2605 Forest Lake, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
2605 Forest Lake has been listed on Realty.com since Tue March 20, 2007
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 9/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 18/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 2605 Forest Lake. Wake Forest Elementary (Grades: PK - 5), Wake Forest Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), North Wake College And Career Academy (Grades: 9 - 12)
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Listing agent:
Joy Forrest
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