$1,350,000
OPEN HOUSE 10/18

5316 Mill Dam Rd Wake Forest, NC 27587

Estimated payment $7,854/month

Total Views 2
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,614 Sq Ft
$293 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Floating Dock
  • Lake View
  • Richland Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lake On Lot
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Exclusive Wake Forest Lakefront Estate

Discover refined lakefront living with this private 4.35-acre retreat in Wake Forest, offering 4,614 sq. ft. of beautifully designed space, along with a 4 car garage! A four bedroom home that lives like a five bedroom home! Blending timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates, this custom-built estate delivers both luxury and peace of mind. Major upgrades include a new roof in 2018 and a tankless water heater 2024 ensuring modern comfort and long-term value. Crown molding, custom trim, and fresh paint throughout highlight the home's attention to detail.

The heart of the home features an updated kitchen with quartz counters with waterfall island, quartz slab back splash, custom cabinetry, premium fixtures, and an effortless flow for entertaining. The hardwood floors continue to the first-floor primary suite is a true sanctuary, and a fully renovated spa-inspired bathroom with dual shower heads and even a cedar closet space! Adjoining the primary is an elegant private office. A formal dining completes this estate with enough seating for 8 guests comfortably. Soaring ceilings and walls of windows in the two-story great room flood the home with natural light and frame breathtaking views of the lake.

Upstairs, two bedrooms with en suite baths and a separate bedroom, PLUS a spacious loft provide private havens for family or guests. A separate bonus wing with its own entry and staircase offers unmatched flexibility—ideal for multigenerational living, a guest retreat, or a home-based business. Here you will find another bedroom and loft area with a dinette kitchen!!!

Outdoor living is elevated with a covered porch, hot tub, fire pit, and private dock, all set against the backdrop of serene lakefront scenery. The four-car garage includes one bay that is fully heated and cooled—perfect for a workshop, studio, or climate-sensitive storage.

12x18 shed on permanent foundation.

All of this just minutes from Wake Forest's shopping, dining, and parks—an extraordinary estate where luxury and convenience meet.

Listing Agent

Mike Ulrich

AMG Realty LLC License #294257 Listed on: 10/02/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 4.35 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Secluded Lot
  • Interior Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $35 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Heated Garage
  • Lighted Parking
  • Parking Deck
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 4,614 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Chandelier
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Home
  • Smart Locks
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Floating Dock
  • Dock Permitted
  • Pond
  • Lake On Lot
  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Richland Creek Elementary School
  • Wake Forest Middle School
  • Wake Forest High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1861218543

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Millrace HOA, Phone Number (919) 723-8496
  • Millrace Subdivision
  • Maintained Community
  • Community Lake
  • Pond Year Round

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,600

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1997
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Lakefront, Waterfront
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • Subdivision Name: Millrace
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4614.0
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Wall Oven: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Types Loft: Yes
  • Interior Features Bathtub Only: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 9197238496
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • In-Law Suite Details Separate Entry: Yes
  • Water Source Community Water: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Water Frontage Length2: 100.0
  • Waterfront Access Private Ownership: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Water View: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 4614.0
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Laundry Features Common Area2: Yes
  • Other Equipment Generator: Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Laundry Features Inside: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • View TreesWoods: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Dock Permit Installed: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Connected: Yes
  • Vegetation Partially Wooded: Yes
  • Lot Features Pond On Lot2: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Pond on Lot: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Dock Floating: Yes
  • Frontage Type Lakefront: Yes
  • View Lake2: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 189485.0
  • View Water3: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 4.35
  • Frontage Type Waterfront4: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Quartz Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Home: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Electric2: Yes
  • InteriorFeatures:Cedar Closet(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Water Body Name: Austin Creek
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Lock(s), Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Acres: 4.35
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Masonite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Masonite: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Lighting: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Lake3: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Smart Camera(s)Recording: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Smart Lock(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Private2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Wrap Around: Yes
  • Lot Features:Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Waterfront2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Lake On Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Deck, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Heated Garage, Lighted, Oversized, Parking Pad, Paved, Private
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • Parking Features:Parking Pad: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Paved2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes
  • Parking Features:Private3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Lighted: Yes
  • Parking Features:Deck: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Heated Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Community Water
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 416.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Millrace HOA
  • Phone: 919-723-8496
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Millrace HOA
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Maintenance Grounds: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Pond Year Round: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 416.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Wake Forest
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 189485.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 1861218543

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7599.86
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 42

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Richland Creek

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,600 $1,185,093 $294,000 $891,093
2024 $7,379 $1,185,093 $294,000 $891,093
2023 $5,014 $640,442 $168,000 $472,442
2022 $4,645 $640,442 $168,000 $472,442
2021 $4,520 $640,442 $168,000 $472,442
2020 $4,445 $640,442 $168,000 $472,442
2019 $5,225 $637,301 $202,500 $434,801
2018 $4,802 $637,301 $202,500 $434,801
2017 $4,551 $637,301 $202,500 $434,801
2016 $4,459 $637,301 $202,500 $434,801
2015 $4,671 $669,662 $230,000 $439,662
2014 $4,426 $669,662 $230,000 $439,662
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $1,350,000 +50.0% $293 / Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $900,000 -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Sold $900,000 +2.9% $192 / Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2021 06/18/21 For Sale $875,000 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $900,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10125433

Doorify MLS

APN: 1861.03-21-8543-000