12 Oaks, Holly Springs NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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12 Oaks is a golf course community in Holly Springs, ZIP code 27540, built around a Nicklaus Design course that opened in 2008 (The Club at 12 Oaks). Wake County records show 1,705 homes in 12 Oaks plats within Holly Springs: about 1,570 detached homes and 132 townhomes, mostly built from 2012 to 2021. Detached homes that sold over the past year had a median price of $725,000 (Wake County property records, October 2026).

Here is where 12 Oaks is, what the club offers, what the homes are like, what they are selling for and how school assignment works.

Where 12 Oaks is

12 Oaks is in the Town of Holly Springs in southwest Wake County. The clubhouse area is on Ancient Oaks Drive, Holly Springs, NC 27540.

Road distances from 516 Ancient Oaks Drive (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • Holly Springs Towne Center: 2.3 miles
  • Holly Springs Town Hall: 3.8 miles
  • Bass Lake Park: 6.0 miles
  • Downtown Fuquay-Varina: 8.1 miles
  • NC State Capitol, downtown Raleigh: 19.8 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: 20.9 miles
  • RDU Airport: 23.6 miles

Commutes to Raleigh and RTP vary with traffic, so test your route at rush hour.

12 Oaks amenities and The Club at 12 Oaks

The golf course was created by Nicklaus Design and plays at more than 7,132 yards, with a practice area that includes putting greens, a driving range and a chipping green (The Club at 12 Oaks). The club's colonial-style clubhouse is the center of the community.

The club runs three pools (The Club at 12 Oaks):

  • Green Oaks Pool: zero-entry edge, splash tower, two-story waterslide and a poolside pub.
  • Ancient Oaks Pool: saltwater pool with a splash pad and snack bar.
  • Oaks End Pool: double water slide and splash tower.
  • All three have junior Olympic lap lanes, and the club has a summer swim team.

The club also offers tennis, pickleball and fitness, with Premier Golf and Lifestyle membership options (The Club at 12 Oaks). County records show the club property is owned by Concert 12 Oaks LLC, separate from the homeowners association. Ask how club membership works for a specific home, and see our post do you have to join the club? for how this works across Triangle golf communities.

Home styles in 12 Oaks

12 Oaks is mostly detached homes from several builders, with a smaller townhome section (Wake County property records, October 2026):

  • Detached homes: about 1,570, median 3,010 square feet of heated space (most between about 2,320 and 4,190), on a median lot of 0.19 acre.
  • Townhomes: 132, median 2,364 square feet.
  • Build years: mostly 2012 to 2021, with a median of 2017.

HOA

The Twelve Oaks Master Association owns common areas in county records, and some sections have their own association. Ask for the current master and section dues and what they cover, and keep club dues separate in your budget.

The 12 Oaks market right now

Wake County records show 93 recorded sales over $100,000 in 12 Oaks plats from October 2025 through September 2026, using each home's last recorded sale. The overall median was $715,000 (Wake County property records, October 2026):

  • Detached homes: 88 sales, median $725,000, most between $610,000 and $1,210,000, with a high of $2,125,000.
  • Townhomes: 5 sales, from $507,500 to $585,000.

For the wider 27540 ZIP code, Redfin reports for the three months ending September 2026:

  • Median sale price: $589,827, down 1.7% year over year
  • Median days on market: 24
  • Homes sold in September: 206
  • Sale-to-list price: 99.0%
  • Homes with a price drop: 39.4%
  • Median price per square foot: $236

What it means: homes in 27540 are still selling quickly and close to list price, even with prices flat over the year. 12 Oaks prices run above the ZIP median, and golf course and larger lots can sell well above the typical 12 Oaks home.

Assigned schools

12 Oaks addresses are assigned by the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). In a 2026-27 sample, elementary assignment was Oakview Elementary (traditional) or Woods Creek Elementary (year-round); middle school was Apex Friendship Middle (traditional) or Lufkin Road Middle (year-round); and high school was Felton Grove High (WCPSS address lookup, October 2026).

Two of those schools are capped for 2026-27, which means new students may be assigned to an overflow school (WCPSS):

  • Oakview Elementary: capped since January 2019, overflow Buckhorn Creek Elementary.
  • Apex Friendship Middle: capped since March 2021, overflow Apex Middle.

Learn what a capped school means, and check the exact address in the WCPSS address lookup.

Parks, shopping and dining nearby

  • The club course, pools and clubhouse inside 12 Oaks.
  • Holly Springs Towne Center, about 2.3 miles away.
  • Bass Lake Park, about 6.0 miles away.
  • Downtown Holly Springs and downtown Fuquay-Varina.
  • Apex, a short drive north. See our Apex guide.

Buying in 12 Oaks: what to check

  • Which section and associations apply, and the total HOA dues.
  • Club membership options and costs, if you plan to join.
  • Golf course lots: stray balls, cart path views and easements.
  • School assignment and cap status for the exact address.
  • Builder warranty status on newer homes.

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

Selling in 12 Oaks: what buyers ask about

  • Builder, floor plan and lot (golf, wooded or interior).
  • HOA dues and club options.
  • Updates and upgrades since the home was built.
  • Assigned schools and caps.
  • Distance to the pools and clubhouse.

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

12 Oaks FAQs

Where is 12 Oaks?

12 Oaks is in Holly Springs, ZIP code 27540. From Ancient Oaks Drive it is about 2.3 miles by road to Holly Springs Towne Center and 19.8 miles to the State Capitol in Raleigh (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026).

How many homes are in 12 Oaks?

Wake County records show 1,705 homes in 12 Oaks plats within Holly Springs: about 1,570 detached homes and 132 townhomes.

What are 12 Oaks homes selling for?

From October 2025 through September 2026, 88 detached homes sold for a median of $725,000, with most between $610,000 and $1,210,000 (Wake County property records).

Who designed the 12 Oaks golf course?

The course was created by Nicklaus Design, opened in 2008 and plays at more than 7,132 yards (The Club at 12 Oaks).

How many pools does 12 Oaks have?

Three: Green Oaks Pool with a two-story waterslide, the saltwater Ancient Oaks Pool and Oaks End Pool with a double slide. All have junior Olympic lap lanes (The Club at 12 Oaks).

Which schools serve 12 Oaks?

In a 2026-27 sample, addresses were assigned to Oakview or Woods Creek Elementary, Apex Friendship or Lufkin Road Middle and Felton Grove High. Oakview and Apex Friendship are capped. Check any address in the WCPSS address lookup.

Is the club separate from the HOA in 12 Oaks?

Yes. County records show the Twelve Oaks Master Association owns common areas, while the club property is owned by Concert 12 Oaks LLC. Ask how club membership works for a specific home.

Thinking of selling in 12 Oaks?

12 Oaks buyers compare lot, builder and floor plan closely, and they ask about the club and schools early. We price from recent 12 Oaks sales and help sellers have those answers ready.

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