2536 Wake Drive
Raleigh, NC 27608If you don't know about the special enclave that is Wake Drive, you don't know what you're missing. Besides being on a quiet, dead-end street with wonderful neighbors, this exceptional residence, built by Duncan Ray of Ray Custom Homes (now Artisan Crafted Homes), offers timeless design, thoughtful updates and outstanding livability. The main floor features 10-foot ceilings, heavy moldings and beautifully proportioned formal spaces, including a large living room and family room--each with a gas-log fireplace--and a gracious dining room with a bay window. A main-floor guest suite adds flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. The heart of the home is the 2021-renovated kitchen, showcasing white cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway-tile backsplash, a Wolf gas range and a Thermador built-in refrigerator. Entertaining is effortless with a butler's pantry featuring a U-Line icemaker (with the good ice) and a large walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite impresses with a generous bedroom and a large, well-appointed bath. The finished basement offers a rec room, workout room, abundant storage and a dedicated mechanical room--while a whole-house generator provides peace of mind, running everything except the basement HVAC. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage, excellent storage throughout, a new roof in 2024 and a great deck overlooking a beautiful yard. Ideally located in this sought-after location, this home combines quality construction, modern updates, and a serene setting plus the bonus of the Root-Oberlin-Broughton school district.
$2,395,000
6 bedrooms
6 full, 1 half bathrooms
0.4 acres
5,943 square feet
$403 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick, Fiber Cement
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.4
- Parking Features Basement, Garage
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 4,860
- Appliances Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood
- Basement Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
- Below Grade Finished Area 1,083
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet, Whirlpool Tub
- Laundry Features Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 15
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Near Golf Course
- Tax Annual Amount 13615.5
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1999
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1999
- NeighborhoodCountry Club Villas
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Root
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin
- High SchoolWake - Broughton
Listing courtesy of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's Int. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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