8688 Barrett Ridge Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587Sitting on more than an acre of beautifully established property, this custom-built home is the true definition of Private! The home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, many recent updates and plenty of natural light. Recently refreshed throughout, featuring new interior and exterior paint, new quartz kitchen counters and tile backsplash, several new windows, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, all new kitchen appliances, and brand-new carpet, creating a move-in ready feel while maintaining its original charm. See FULL list of Updates in MLS documents. Inside, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, a large bonus room, a private office ideal for working from home, and a formal dining room designed for gathering and entertaining. The sunroom with EZ Breeze windows provides year-round enjoyment and overlooks the peaceful backyard setting, while the expansive covered rear porch offers the perfect place to relax, unwind, or host guests. With mature surroundings, flexible living spaces, and thoughtful updates already completed, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the warmth and quality of a classic custom home with the fresh feel today's buyers are looking for. Don't miss the three sizeable walk in attic spaces for storage and the full sealed TALL crawl space!
$750,000
4 bedrooms
3 full, 1 half bathrooms
1.28 acres
3,570 square feet
$210 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type
- Exterior Features Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
- Fencing None
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 1.28
- Parking Features Attached, Garage Faces Side
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 3,570
- Appliances Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Oven
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Gas, Glass Doors
- Fireplaces Total 1
- Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 10
- Window Features Double Pane Windows
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Insurance
- Association Y/N Yes
- Lot Features Back Yard, Landscaped, Many Trees, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 4373.23
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2005
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2005
- NeighborhoodCovington Ridge
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake County Schools
- Middle SchoolWake County Schools
- High SchoolWake County Schools
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Elite Realty. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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