2518 Mcgowan Court
Wake Forest, NC 27587Custom-built, hard-to-find ranch on a private cul-de-sac lot just under an acre, featuring hardwood trees and serene pond and lake views! Enjoy peaceful outdoor living with a fountain in the pond and stone bench seating, creating a truly relaxing setting. Inside, the home features high ceilings, large windows with plantation shutters & real hardwood oak floors throughout! The layout includes a formal dining room with chair rail and wainscoting, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wall oven and microwave, center island with gas cooktop, pantry, built-in desk area with additional storage & under-cabinet lighting! The family room offers a warm and inviting space with a custom pass-through gas fireplace (with separate remotes for each side), wet bar & transom windows that bring in natural light. The spacious primary suite features dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, additional storage closets, tray ceiling & crown molding, along with a spa-like bath including a walk-in shower, jetted tub & private water closet! Upstairs, a large bonus room with skylights provides flexible space for a home office, media room, or playroom. Additional highlights include a large deck for entertaining, expansive private backyard, 2-car garage with built-in cabinets and workspace & abundant storage throughout. The home also features a professionally encapsulated crawlspace with automatic dehumidifier for improved energy efficiency and RING floodlights installed around the perimeter of the home. Conveniently located near downtown Wake Forest, with easy access to local shops, dining & major retailers including Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Target & more! This unique property offers a rare combination of privacy, custom features & prime location.
$695,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.96 acres
3,353 square feet
$207 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick Veneer, Engineered Wood
- Exterior Features Private Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.96
- Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Front Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,353
- Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Water Heater
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Central Air, Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, See Through
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 11
- Association Amenities Pond Year Round
- Community Features Lake
- Lot Features Cul-De-Sac, Views
- Tax Annual Amount 6011.19
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1990
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1990
- NeighborhoodCountry Club Downs
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - Richland Creek
- Middle SchoolWake - Wake Forest
- High SchoolWake - Wake Forest
Listing courtesy of Smart Choice Realty Company. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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