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1250 Gilcrest Farm Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

$530,000

To Be Added – Youngsville Township – Franklin County

1250 Gilcrest Farm Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

$530,000

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Single Family

Active

To Be Added

Youngsville Township

Franklin County

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Square Feet: 1152
  • Acres: 3.77
  • Year Built: 1979

Single Family

Active

To Be Added

Youngsville Township

Franklin County

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Square Feet: 1152
  • Acres: 3.77
  • Year Built: 1979

3
Bed

1
Bath

1152
sqft

3.77
acres

  • 🌳 Approximately 3.77 Acres

  • 🚜 Zoned Agricultural

  • 💧 Existing Well

  • 🐓 Chicken Coop

  • 🛖 Pole Barn

Rare opportunity to acquire approximately 3.77 acres strategically positioned within the Town of Youngsville jurisdiction in rapidly growing Franklin County, NC. Zoned Agricultural, this property presents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking flexibility, privacy, and future potential in one of the Triangle’s expanding northern corridors.

Accessed by a private driveway, the site offers a unique balance of seclusion and convenience while remaining ideally situated between Downtown Wake Forest and Downtown Youngsville, with immediate proximity to Traditions, Highway 98, and surrounding residential growth. This property has an existing well (with a water purifier), a septic system, a chicken coop, and a pole barn that will convey to a buyer. We make no representation regarding the condition of the home on the property. It is being sold in As-Is condition.

Under the Town of Youngsville UDO, Agricultural zoning allows for a variety of potential uses (subject to municipal approvals and verification), making this an attractive opportunity for those seeking land for estate residential use, hobby/agricultural operations, equestrian or recreational purposes, specialty farming, homestead development, accessory structures, select civic/community-oriented uses, and other permitted or conditional uses allowed by the Town of Youngsville.

The property’s location places it within minutes of established amenities, schools, retail, and major transportation corridors while still maintaining a private, rural character increasingly difficult to find in the Wake/Franklin County growth corridor.

Whether for a private estate, long-term land hold, recreational retreat, or future vision aligned with Youngsville’s continued expansion, this offering presents an exceptional combination of location, accessibility, privacy, and upside potential.

Listing agent is related to the seller.

Rare opportunity to acquire approximately 3.77 acres strategically positioned within the Town of Youngsville jurisdiction in rapidly growing Franklin County, NC. Zoned Agricultural, this property presents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking flexibility, privacy, and future potential in one of the Triangle’s expanding northern corridors. Accessed by a private driveway, the site offers a unique balance of seclusion and convenience while remaining ideally situated between Downtown Wake Forest and Downtown Youngsville, with immediate proximity to Traditions, Highway 98, and surrounding residential growth. This property has an existing well (with a water purifier), a septic system, a chicken coop, and a pole barn that will convey to a buyer. We make no representation regarding the condition of the home on the property. It is being sold in As-Is condition. Under the Town of Youngsville UDO, Agricultural zoning allows for a variety of potential uses (subject to municipal approvals and verification), making this an attractive opportunity for those seeking land for estate residential use, hobby/agricultural operations, equestrian or recreational purposes, specialty farming, homestead development, accessory structures, select civic/community-oriented uses, and other permitted or conditional uses allowed by the Town of Youngsville. The property’s location places it within minutes of established amenities, schools, retail, and major transportation corridors while still maintaining a private, rural character increasingly difficult to find in the Wake/Franklin County growth corridor. Whether for a private estate, long-term land hold, recreational retreat, or future vision aligned with Youngsville’s continued expansion, this offering presents an exceptional combination of location, accessibility, privacy, and upside potential. Listing agent is related to the seller.

Listing History

Date

Status

Price

  • 2026-06-01

    Active

    $530,000

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Listings Nearby to Listing
13 nearby listings found

Examining another house that is similar, nearby, and recently sold can help determine if the price of this home for sale is priced appropriately.

Compared to Similar Homes that Recently Sold….

1250 Gilcrest Farm Road has a Price per Square Foot of $460.

Here’s how that compares to the surrounding area:

15% above the Youngsville Township median ($200)

10% above the City of Wake Forest median ($208.50)

15% above the Franklin County median ($200)

  • Single-story blue house with white trim, a two-car garage, front porch with white railings, landscaped yard, and a driveway leading to the street; trees and neighboring houses are visible.
    631 Carneros Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    • Price: $675,000
    • $293 Price per Sqft
    • 2,302 Sqft
    • 0.26 Acres
    • Sold on 2025-10-21
    • Price: ⬆️ (Sold for $145k more)

    • Sq Ft: ⚖️ (Nearly identical size)

    • Cost/SqFt: ⬆️ ($63 more per sq ft)

    • Condition: ⬆️ (Fully updated vs. original 1979 features)

    This sold home and 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road are very similar in size, but that’s where the similarities end. This property features a high-end gourmet kitchen and a rare two-tier deck, while the home for sale is being sold as-is on nearly four acres. The price premium here is for the modern construction and community lifestyle.

    🟡 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road is a fair option for those who want space and are willing to handle renovations.

  • 630 Carneros Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    • Price: $700,000
    • $272 Price per Sqft
    • 2,569 Sqft
    • 0.2 Acres
    • Sold on 2025-10-29
    • Price: ⬆️ (Sold for $170k more)

    • Sq Ft: ⬆️ (265 sq ft larger)

    • Cost/SqFt: ⬆️ ($42 more per sq ft)

    • Condition: ⬆️ (Pristine 2020 build vs. 1979 As-Is)

    This sold property represents the top tier of local one-level living with a gourmet kitchen and custom stone fireplace. In contrast, 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road is positioned as a flexible land opportunity with an existing structure that needs attention. The higher price of this sold home reflects its turnkey condition and premium neighborhood features.

    🟡 If you value a large private lot, 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road is a reasonable alternative to these high-priced subdivision homes.

  • Single-story suburban house with gray siding, white trim, and a two-car garage. A concrete driveway leads to the front door, surrounded by neatly landscaped bushes and green lawn under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
    1533 Santa Lucia Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    • Price: $689,000
    • $284 Price per Sqft
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    • Sold on 2025-07-16
    • Price: ⬆️ (Sold for $159k more)

    • Sq Ft: ⬆️ (118 sq ft larger)

    • Cost/SqFt: ⬆️ ($54 more per sq ft)

    • Condition: ⬆️ (Modern luxury vs. As-Is condition)

    Comparing 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road to this home is a study in trade-offs. While this sold listing offers a polished, modern interior with high-end community amenities, the home for sale provides significantly more land and privacy. You’re looking at a choice between a move-in-ready luxury lifestyle and a property with potential that requires some vision and work.

    🟡 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road makes sense for a buyer prioritizing acreage and future potential over immediate luxury finishes.

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Aerial view of a rural property at 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road, Wake Forest, with a winding gravel driveway, a small garden plot, a barn, and several vehicles near woods, surrounded by open fields and dense trees under a partly cloudy sky.

1250 Gilcrest Farm Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

1250 Gilcrest Farm Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

$530,000

$530,000

To Be Added – Youngsville Township – Franklin County

Aerial view of a rural property at 1250 Gilcrest Farm Road, Wake Forest, with a winding gravel driveway, a small garden plot, a barn, and several vehicles near woods, surrounded by open fields and dense trees under a partly cloudy sky.

1250 Gilcrest Farm Rd

Wake Forest

3 br

1152 sqft

TWP Youngsville

CTY Franklin

SUB To Be Added

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