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Property Description
Sitting on more than an acre of beautifully established property, this custom-built home is the true definition of Private! The home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, many recent updates and plenty of natural light. Recently refreshed throughout, featuring new interior and exterior paint, new quartz kitchen counters and tile backsplash, several new windows, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, all new kitchen appliances, and brand-new carpet, creating a move-in ready feel while maintaining its original charm. See FULL list of Updates in MLS documents. Inside, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, a large bonus room, a private office ideal for working from home, and a formal dining room designed for gathering and entertaining. The sunroom with EZ Breeze windows provides year-round enjoyment and overlooks the peaceful backyard setting, while the expansive covered rear porch offers the perfect place to relax, unwind, or host guests. With mature surroundings, flexible living spaces, and thoughtful updates already completed, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the warmth and quality of a classic custom home with the fresh feel today's buyers are looking for. Don't miss the three sizeable walk in attic spaces for storage and the full sealed TALL crawl space!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8688 Barrett Ridge Rd
General
- Sold For: $760,000
- HOA FEE: $46/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $4,373
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2218
- MLS ID: 10171921
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas, Glass Doors
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Oven
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side
Location
- County: Wake
- Subdivision: Covington Ridge
- Driving Directions: Follow Hwy 98 to Stony Hill rd. Turn North on Stony Hill. At stop sign turn left onto Purnell rd, go 1/2 mile and turn right into Covington Ridge. left on Barrett Ridge
School Information
- Elementary School: Wake County Schools
- Middle School: Wake County Schools
- High School: Wake County Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Insurance
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
- Structure Type: House, Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type
- Roof: Shingle
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 3570
- Square Feet: 3,570
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,570 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2005
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 55,756.8
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Many Trees, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Wooded
- Zoning: R-80W
- Fencing (Description): None
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $555
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $4,373.23
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 1812774687
- Lot Number: 16
Listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty, Leslie Damiano (919) 274-0165
Sold by EXP Realty LLC, Marti Hampton
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Schools
Schools serving 8688 Barrett Ridge Rd
School District:Wake County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Forest Pines Elementary 11501 Forest Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 | PK-5 | 5.7 mi |
Wakefield Middle 2300 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 | 6-8 | 5.7 mi |
Wakefield High 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8688 Barrett Ridge Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2026
Sold
$760,000
1.33%
MLS
6/04/2026
Listed
$750,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8688 Barrett Ridge Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (MLS# 10171921) is a Single Family property that was sold at $760,000 on July 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 8688 Barrett Ridge Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wake Forest? You can browse all Wake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

