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8488 Covington Ridge Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Sold for $880,000

8488 Covington Ridge Rd Wake Forest, NC 27587

$880,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

5,106

Acres

1.14

Year

2006

Close Date

Jun 2, 2022

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$172

Date Listed

Apr 5, 2022

Description of 8488 Covington Ridge Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Listing details for 8488 Covington Ridge Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 : Stunning 5000+ sq ft custom home nestled on over 1 acre private lot at the end of cul-de-sac. Spacious family rm includes coffered ceiling. Bright & open kitchen offers massive center island, granite tops & s/s apps. Huge primary suite has sitting area, marble top dual vanities & jetted tub w/ sep oversized tile shower. Lower level features rec rm, dining area, billiards rm, wet bar + option bedroom w/ full bath. Expansive deck w/ breathtaking views. Surrounded by acres of permanent land preserve.

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 12:26 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$875,000

MLS #ID

2440695

Close Price

$880,000

Close Date

Jun 2, 2022

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

5,106

Acres

1.14

Year

2006

Days on Site

758 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$172

Date Listed

Apr 5, 2022

Location

Street Address

8488 Covington Ridge Rd

City

Wake Forest

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27587

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Covington Ridge

Driving Directions

Take Six Forks North and Cross Hwy 98. Go 3-4 Miles to Right on Purnell Road. Left into Covington Ridge.

Schools

Elementary School

N Forest Pines

Middle School

Wakefield

High School

Wake Forest

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

4 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

5,106

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2006

Style

Traditional and Transitional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$172

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

1.14

Lot Dimensions

per survey

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar and Whirlpool Tub

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator and Oven

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas and Gas Log

Heating

Electric, Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener and Garage Faces Side

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Patio and Porch

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$440 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Basement
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Utility Room	Second
Bonus Room	Basement
Other	Basement
Other	Basement
Recreation Room	—

Listing Provided By

David Wilson, 919-844-1152, Carolina's Choice Real Estate

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2440695

What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$887K – $1.48M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Is this your home?

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$887K – $1.48M

Exact number$2,845,000

Want an exact number? Use an Agent, not an algorithm.

Is this your home?

Claim it to unlock a private owner dashboard, track your equity, and get a free monthly value report.

Property History

DateEventPrice

6/2/2022

Sold

$880,000

$172/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2440695

4/5/2022

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2440695

6/29/2017

Sold

$567,000

$111/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2129422

5/19/2017

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2129422

Location of 8488 Covington Ridge Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$887K – $1.48M

Exact number$2,845,000

Want an exact number? Use an Agent, not an algorithm.

Is this your home?

Claim it to unlock a private owner dashboard, track your equity, and get a free monthly value report.

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