Wakefield Plantation

Real Estate & Community Guide

Wakefield Plantation is a sprawling master-planned golf community in north Raleigh anchored by a prestigious Tom Fazio-designed championship course that formerly served as a TPC (Tournament Players Club) venue on the PGA Tour. The community features a wide variety of home styles, from townhomes to luxury estate properties, along with resort-caliber amenities including pools, tennis, and fitness facilities. With its location near I-540 and US-1, Wakefield offers convenient access to Research Triangle Park, downtown Raleigh, and RDU Airport.

Area Highlights

The golf course was designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio and formerly operated as TPC Wakefield Plantation, hosting PGA Tour events.
One of the largest master-planned communities in the Raleigh area, encompassing thousands of homes across multiple neighborhoods and price points.
Located along US Highway 1 in north Raleigh near the Wake Forest town line, with easy access to the growing north Raleigh commercial corridor.
Amenities include multiple swimming pools, a large fitness center, tennis and sports courts, walking trails, and community gathering spaces.
Served by Wake County Public Schools and close to Heritage High School as well as several private and charter school options.

Explore the Area

What's Nearby

Grocery

  • Sheetz 1.1 mi
  • Cruizers 1.2 mi
  • Food Lion 1.2 mi
  • El Super 1.4 mi
  • Valero 2.2 mi

Medical

  • Rex Healthcare of Wakfield 0.9 mi
  • Wake Health Medical Group 1.3 mi
  • The Hemp Store Wake Forest 1.4 mi
  • Duke Urgent Care Heritage 1.7 mi
  • Village Pharmacy 2.4 mi

Park

  • Plummer Park 0.8 mi
  • Forbes Park 1.3 mi
  • Neuse River Greenway 1.6 mi
  • Neuse River Greenway 1.8 mi
  • Tyler Run Park 1.9 mi

Restaurant

  • Pizza Hut 0.7 mi
  • Panera Bread 0.7 mi
  • Carolina Ale House 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
  • Tlaquepaque 0.9 mi

School

  • Forest Pines Elementary School 0.4 mi
  • Wakefield Elementary School 1.3 mi
  • Wakefield High School 1.3 mi
  • Wakefield Middle School 1.3 mi
  • North Wake Academy 1.4 mi

Shopping

  • Big Lots 1.8 mi

Community Profile

Census Demographics

Population
3,730
Median Age
43.1
Median Household Income
$158,487
Per Capita Income
$73,460
Median Home Value
$597,700
Median Rent
$1,633/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
Vacancy Rate
22.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
High School+
97.9%
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
Work From Home
37.7%
Mean Commute
29.6 min

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates (Tract 37183054213). Data reflects the surrounding census tract, which may extend beyond this neighborhood.

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