Heritage, Wake Forest NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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Heritage is a large golf course community in Wake Forest, ZIP code 27587, south of the historic downtown, built around the Heritage Club golf course. Wake County records show 2,573 homes in Heritage plats: about 2,130 detached homes and 443 townhomes, built from 2001 to 2026. Detached homes that sold over the past year had a median price of $675,000, and townhomes a median of $395,000 (Wake County property records, October 2026).

Here is where Heritage is, what the clubs offer, how the sections differ, what homes are selling for and how to check school assignment.

Where Heritage is

Heritage sits within the Town of Wake Forest, south of the historic downtown. The Heritage Club clubhouse is at 1250 Heritage Club Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Heritage Club).

Road distances from the Heritage Club (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • Downtown Wake Forest: 3.2 miles
  • Wake Forest Historical Museum: 3.9 miles
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park: 5.1 miles
  • Triangle Town Center: 9.6 miles
  • NC State Capitol, downtown Raleigh: 16.2 miles
  • RDU Airport: 20.9 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: 24.8 miles

Commutes into Raleigh and RTP depend heavily on time of day, so test your drive at rush hour.

Heritage amenities: golf, swim and tennis

The Heritage Club has a semi-private 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse restaurant that is open to the public. The course has been a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary since 2005 (Heritage Club).

Heritage Swim and Tennis Club is a private club with two staffed pool complexes (Heritage Club, Swim and Tennis):

  • Lake Pool: a figure-eight water slide, playground, grill and a 10-lane lap pool. It is home to the Heritage Betas swim team.
  • View Pool: a lazy river, water dome, zero slope entry and a clubhouse for private rentals.
  • Lighted tennis courts with clinics and lessons.

For 2026, the club lists a one-time initiation fee of $1,000 for Heritage homeowners ($1,250 for non-residents) and monthly dues of $88 for an individual or $110 for a household membership (Heritage Club, Swim and Tennis). Club membership is a separate decision from buying a home. Our post do you have to join the club? explains how that works across Triangle golf communities.

Home styles and sections of Heritage

Heritage has many sections, each with its own builders and look. Sub-associations in county records include Homestead at Heritage, Regency at Heritage, The Landing at Heritage, Heritage Fairview, Heritage Crest Townhomes, the Courtyards at Heritage Grove, Heritage Spring and Heritage Place (Wake County property records).

Across Heritage plats (Wake County property records, October 2026):

  • Detached homes: about 2,130, median 2,930 square feet of heated space (most between about 2,170 and 3,980), on a median lot of 0.24 acre.
  • Townhomes: 443, median 1,872 square feet (most between about 1,530 and 2,620).
  • Build years: 2001 to 2026, with a median of 2008.

HOA

Associations in county records include the Heritage Wake Forest Two Homeowners Association and the section associations listed above. Dues and what they cover vary by section, so ask for current amounts from every association that applies to a home.

The Heritage market right now

Wake County records show 131 recorded sales over $100,000 in Heritage plats from October 2025 through September 2026, using each home's last recorded sale. The overall median was $625,000 (Wake County property records, October 2026):

  • Detached homes: 105 sales, median $675,000, most between $520,000 and $912,000, with a high of $1,490,000.
  • Townhomes: 26 sales, median $395,000, most between $325,000 and $470,000.

For the wider 27587 ZIP code, Redfin reports for the three months ending September 2026:

  • Median sale price: $502,352, up 1.5% year over year
  • Median days on market: 54, compared with 41 a year earlier
  • Homes sold in September: 414
  • Sale-to-list price: 98.5%
  • Homes with a price drop: 51.0%
  • Median price per square foot: $207

What it means: homes in 27587 are taking longer to sell than a year ago, and about half of listings had a price cut. Heritage sits above the ZIP median, so pricing a home against recent Heritage sales of the same type and section matters more than the ZIP average.

Assigned schools

Heritage addresses are assigned by the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). In a 2026-27 sample of Heritage addresses, most were assigned to Heritage Elementary and some to Jones Dairy Elementary, both year-round. Middle school was Heritage Middle (year-round) and high school was Heritage High (traditional calendar). None of these schools was capped (WCPSS address lookup, October 2026).

Year-round schools use tracks, so ask which track a student would be placed on. Check the exact address in the WCPSS address lookup.

Parks, shopping and dining nearby

  • The Heritage Club course and restaurant, inside the community.
  • Downtown Wake Forest, about 3.2 miles away, and the Wake Forest Historical Museum.
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park, about 5.1 miles away.
  • Triangle Town Center, about 9.6 miles away.
  • Wakefield in north Raleigh. See our Wakefield guide.

Buying in Heritage: what to check

  • Which section and which associations apply, and the total dues.
  • Whether a section has age or use restrictions in its covenants. Read the declaration for the specific section.
  • Golf course lots: ask about stray balls, cart path views and any easements.
  • Year-round school calendar and track placement.
  • Club membership costs, if you plan to join.

See our buyer services page for how we help buyers compare sections.

Selling in Heritage: what buyers ask about

  • Section, builder and lot type (golf, wooded or interior).
  • HOA dues and what they include.
  • Updates since the home was built.
  • Assigned schools and calendar.
  • Distance to the pools, clubhouse and downtown Wake Forest.

See how we sell homes, or start with a home value estimate.

Heritage FAQs

Where is Heritage in Wake Forest?

Heritage is in Wake Forest, ZIP code 27587, south of the historic downtown. The Heritage Club at 1250 Heritage Club Avenue is about 3.2 miles by road from downtown Wake Forest and 16.2 miles from the State Capitol in Raleigh (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026).

How many homes are in Heritage?

Wake County records show 2,573 homes in Heritage plats: about 2,130 detached homes and 443 townhomes, built from 2001 to 2026.

What are Heritage homes selling for?

From October 2025 through September 2026, 105 detached homes sold for a median of $675,000 and 26 townhomes for a median of $395,000 (Wake County property records).

Is the Heritage golf course private?

The Heritage Club golf course is semi-private, and its clubhouse restaurant is open to the public. Heritage Swim and Tennis Club is a private club with its own membership (Heritage Club).

How much is the Heritage swim club?

For 2026, the club lists a one-time initiation fee of $1,000 for Heritage homeowners and monthly dues of $88 for an individual or $110 for a household membership (Heritage Club, Swim and Tennis).

Which schools serve Heritage?

In a 2026-27 sample, addresses were assigned to Heritage Elementary or Jones Dairy Elementary, Heritage Middle and Heritage High. Check any address in the WCPSS address lookup.

Does Heritage have an HOA?

Yes. County records show the Heritage Wake Forest Two Homeowners Association plus section associations such as Homestead at Heritage and Heritage Crest Townhomes. Ask for current dues from every association that applies.

Thinking of selling in Heritage?

Heritage buyers ask about the section, the club and the school calendar before almost anything else. We help sellers answer those questions up front and price from recent sales in the same part of Heritage.

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