Great North Raleigh Location with NO HOA Dues! Spacious home offering a first-floor primary suite and backyard sanctuary. The main living areas feature beautiful hardwood flooring. The open vaulted family room is highlighted by a stone-profile see-through fireplace that opens to the dining room. The home also features several new upgrades, including lighting, adding a fresh touch throughout. The kitchen has been beautifully enhanced with upgraded cabinetry featuring soft-close drawers, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The large first-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated bath with a tiled walk-in shower. An updated half bath adds another stylish and convenient touch to the main level. Upstairs you'll find two nicely sized bedrooms, a versatile loft/office area, and convenient walk-in storage. Enjoy the three-season room, providing additional space for entertaining or relaxing while overlooking the backyard. Step outside to a beautiful, fenced backyard filled with established plants and mature landscaping. With no homes directly behind you, the backyard offers a wonderful sense of privacy. Two pergolas, a doghouse, and a storage barn complete the outdoor space. A 2-car garage PLUS a 2-car carport provides additional covered parking. All of this in a great North Raleigh location with no HOA dues and convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and everyday conveniences!
For sale
$650,000
818 Lake Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615
3beds
2,148sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
0.51 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated half bathBackyard sanctuaryStone-profile see-through fireplaceTwo pergolasLarge first-floor primary suiteBeautiful hardwood flooringGranite countertops
- 30 days
- 1,476
- 121
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shawn Britt 919-215-3263,
Realty World Carolina Prop,
Kerri Aikin 919-369-2133,
Realty World Carolina Prop
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10188836
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 160.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 12.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 134.62 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 69.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 6.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 329.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 17.6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
Loft
- Level: Second
- Area: 136.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 11.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bathtub/Shower Combination, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Insulated Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Double Sided, Family Room, Gas Log, See Through
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,148
- Total interior livable area: 2,148 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,148
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Kennel, Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Light(s), Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Outbuilding, Pergola, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 171713033981000 0108291
- Zoning: R-4
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Lake Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Raleigh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $587,844
- Annual tax amount: $5,146
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000-8.4%$303/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listing removed | $709,500$330/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $709,500$330/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Listing removed | $709,500$330/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Pending sale | $709,500$330/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $709,500+130%$330/sqft |
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| 9/18/2015 | Sold | $308,500+32.4%$144/sqft |
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| 9/16/2002 | Sold | $233,000+9.9%$108/sqft |
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| 3/1/2000 | Sold | $212,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,147 +0.4% | $587,844 |
| 2024 | $5,125 +28.6% | $587,844 +61.6% |
| 2023 | $3,985 +7.6% | $363,788 |
| 2022 | $3,703 +4% | $363,788 |
| 2021 | $3,560 +1.9% | $363,788 |
| 2020 | $3,495 -2.1% | $363,788 +18.8% |
| 2019 | $3,569 | $306,252 |
| 2018 | $3,569 +11.3% | $306,252 |
| 2017 | $3,206 +2.1% | $306,252 |
| 2016 | $3,140 | $306,252 +8% |
| 2015 | -- | $283,620 |
| 2014 | $2,805 | $283,620 |
| 2013 | -- | $283,620 |
| 2012 | -- | $283,620 |
| 2011 | -- | $283,620 |
| 2010 | -- | $283,620 |
| 2009 | -- | $283,620 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: North Raleigh
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - North Ridge Elementary
- Middle: Wake - West Millbrook Middle
- High: Wake - Sanderson High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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