185 Briarwood Place
Wake Forest, NC 27587
$485,000
Somerset – Youngsville Township – Franklin County
185 Briarwood Place
Wake Forest, NC 27587
$485,000
Single Family
Active
Somerset
Youngsville Township
Franklin County
Single Family
Active
Somerset
Youngsville Township
Franklin County
3
Bed
3
Bath
2335
sqft
0.74
acres
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🏡 Rocking Chair Front Porch
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🔥 Cozy Gas Fireplace
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🌳 Wooded Backdrop
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💨 Sealed Crawlspace
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🚗 2-Car Garage
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🛖 Storage Shed
$10K PRICE IMPROVEMENT from a motivated seller! Don’t miss this lovely well-maintained with one owner custom home featuring first-floor living and a charming rocking chair front porch, perfectly situated on 0.74 acre with a wooded backdrop for added privacy!
This beautiful home offers an open floor plan with a split-bedroom layout, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious bonus room or 4th bedroom with a full bath, ideal for guests, a home office, or flex space.
The family room showcases a vaulted ceiling and cozy gas fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a luxury bath with dual vanities, a separate shower, and a garden tub.
This home is designed with comfort and efficiency in mind, featuring an energy-efficient sealed crawlspace that helps maintain temperatures similar to those inside the home. This design can improve indoor comfort, reduce moisture and humidity issues, and contribute to lower energy costs.
Enjoy easy entertaining with a long driveway, screened-in porch, and expansive yard. A 2-car garage and storage shed provide plenty of extra space. Located just outside city limits, this home offers peace and privacy while still being conveniently close to shopping, dining, parks, highways, and everyday amenities.
$10K PRICE IMPROVEMENT from a motivated seller! Don’t miss this lovely well-maintained with one owner custom home featuring first-floor living and a charming rocking chair front porch, perfectly situated on 0.74 acre with a wooded backdrop for added privacy! This beautiful home offers an open floor plan with a split-bedroom layout, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious bonus room or 4th bedroom with a full bath, ideal for guests, a home office, or flex space. The family room showcases a vaulted ceiling and cozy gas fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a luxury bath with dual vanities, a separate shower, and a garden tub. This home is designed with comfort and efficiency in mind, featuring an energy-efficient sealed crawlspace that helps maintain temperatures similar to those inside the home. This design can improve indoor comfort, reduce moisture and humidity issues, and contribute to lower energy costs. Enjoy easy entertaining with a long driveway, screened-in porch, and expansive yard. A 2-car garage and storage shed provide plenty of extra space. Located just outside city limits, this home offers peace and privacy while still being conveniently close to shopping, dining, parks, highways, and everyday amenities.
Maps
Listing History
Date
Status
Price
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2026-05-07
Active
$510,000
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2026-06-17
Price Decrease
$495,000
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2026-07-09
Price Decrease
$485,000
Nearby Listings
15 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….
185 Briarwood Place has a Price per Square Foot of $208.
Here’s how that compares to the surrounding area:
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145 Traylee Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Price: ⬆️ (Sold for $125k more)
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Sq Ft: ⬆️ (354 sq ft larger)
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Cost/SqFt: ⬆️ ($18 higher per sq ft)
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Condition: ⚖️ (Similar age and quality of finishes)
Comparing the home for sale to the property on Traylee Drive highlights a great opportunity for you. While the Traylee home is a traditional two-story layout, 185 Briarwood Place offers a ranch-style floor plan which typically commands a 15% price premium for the convenience of single-level living. Despite this, the home for sale is actually priced lower per square foot than this two-story sold listing, even though they were built around the same time and share similar interior quality.
🟢 185 Briarwood Place stands out as a strong value here, offering the preferred ranch layout at a lower cost per foot than a nearby two-story home.
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75 Anna Marie Way, Youngsville, NC 27596-
Price: ⚖️ (Sold for the same price)
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Sq Ft: ⬆️ (109 sq ft larger)
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Cost/SqFt: ⬇️ ($9 lower per sq ft)
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Condition: ⬆️ (Significantly newer with modern interior styling)
The home on Anna Marie Way sold for the exact same price as the current asking price for 185 Briarwood Place, but it offers a much newer build from 2019. You’ll notice more modern design choices in that home, such as the white cabinetry and coffered ceilings. However, the home for sale sits on a larger lot and offers a more ‘custom’ feel with its rocking chair porch and wooded privacy, which balances out the age difference.
🟡 This comparison shows that while you might find newer homes at this price point, 185 Briarwood Place offers a larger lot and a more private, established setting.
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15 Princeton Manor Drive, Youngsville, NC 27596-
Price: ⬆️ (Sold for $190k more)
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Sq Ft: ⬆️ (490 sq ft larger)
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Cost/SqFt: ⬆️ ($30 higher per sq ft)
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Condition: ⬆️ (Newer build with high-end luxury finishes)
This sold listing on Princeton Manor Drive represents a higher tier of luxury and age compared to the home for sale. While both properties offer the convenience of main-level living with an upstairs bonus space, this home was built over a decade later and features significant upgrades like 10-foot ceilings and a custom kitchen with a copper farmhouse sink. The price premium here is quite clear, as you are paying for a much newer structure and a larger, meticulously manicured acre lot.
🟡 The higher price point of this property is justified by its newer age and custom luxury details, making 185 Briarwood Place a more attainable entry point for the area.
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185 Briarwood Place
Wake Forest, NC 27587
185 Briarwood Place
Wake Forest, NC 27587
$485,000
$485,000
Somerset – Youngsville Township – Franklin County
185 Briarwood Pl
Wake Forest
3 br
2335 sqft
$485,000
TWP Youngsville
CTY Franklin
SUB Somerset