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8720 Balbirnie Ct Wake Forest, NC 27587

$472,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

4,624

Acres

0.92

Year

2004

Close Date

Apr 28, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$102

Date Listed

Mar 4, 2016

Description of 8720 Balbirnie Ct, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Listing details for 8720 Balbirnie Ct, Wake Forest, NC 27587 : Gorgeous! This home is an Amazing Value! Incredible custom designed & FULLY PERMITTED BASEMENT with Home Theater, Rec RM, Gym Office, Full Bath & finished storage. Master on Main w/screened deck & luxurious Bath w/heated tile floors. Light-filled Great Room with fireplace & vaulted ceiling open to catwalk above. Beautiful kitchen with eat-in & breakfast area. Cherry HW Floors Separate dining room for gatherings. 3 beds, 1 w/pvt bath, 2 w/J&J Bath & a Bonus up. 5.14 acres behind home also available.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:30 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$475,000

MLS #ID

2052986

Close Price

$472,000

Close Date

Apr 28, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

4,624

Acres

0.92

Year

2004

Days on Site

760 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$102

Date Listed

Mar 4, 2016

Location

Street Address

8720 Balbirnie Ct

City

Wake Forest

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27587

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Strathaven

Driving Directions

US 1 North, drive about 3 miles beyond Hwy 98, make a left turn on Purnell Rd, travel 4 miles, turn right onto Powell and then Left onto Balbirnie Ct.

Schools

Elementary School

N Forest Pines

Middle School

Wakefield

High School

Wake Forest

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

4 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

4,624

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2004

Style

Transitional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$102

Builder Name

Homestead Building Company

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.92

Lot Dimensions

New Survey Needed

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub Only, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) and Whirlpool Tub

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker and Range Hood

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Great Room

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor and Zoned

Cooling

Heat Pump and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Concrete, Driveway, Garage and Garage Door Opener

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Deck, Porch and Screened

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$264 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

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

Listing Provided By

Laura Pedersen, 919-397-0152, Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Wake Forest

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2052986

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Property History

DateEventPrice

4/28/2016

Sold

$472,000

$102/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2052986

3/4/2016

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2052986

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