Holding Village, Wake Forest NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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Holding Village is a master-planned Wake Forest neighborhood of single-family homes, townhomes and apartments, developed by Reader Communities and Hillwood Communities (Holding Village). It is about 1.5 miles by road from downtown Wake Forest and is built around the 15-acre Holding Lake. Wake County records show 313 homes so far, 246 detached and 67 townhomes, built from 2015 to 2026. The 35 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026 had a median of $400,000, and most of those were new townhomes.

Here is where Holding Village is, what the amenities are, what the homes and lots are like, the HOA picture and how to check school assignment.

Where Holding Village is

Holding Village is inside the Town of Wake Forest, south of downtown, with access from Rogers Road, Forestville Road and South Franklin Street (Holding Village; Wake County property records). The community describes downtown Wake Forest as within walking distance.

Road distances from the center of the neighborhood (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • South White Street, downtown Wake Forest: 1.5 miles
  • Wake Forest Town Hall: 1.8 miles
  • Smith Creek Soccer Center: 2.3 miles
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park: 3.7 miles
  • Triangle Town Center: 8.9 miles
  • NC State Capitol, downtown Raleigh: 16.3 miles
  • RDU Airport: 20.2 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: 24.1 miles

Amenities

The community lists about 35 acres of open green space, at least six parks and the 15-acre Holding Lake. Trails connect to the Wake Forest greenway system at the Dunn Creek Greenway and Smith Creek Soccer Center. Other amenities include the Somerset Pavilion pool, a resident clubhouse, Lookout Park, pocket parks and Silo Park, built around the silos of the former Holding Dairy Farm (Holding Village).

Homes in Holding Village

Across the 313 homes in Wake County records (Wake County property records, October 2026):

  • Detached homes: 246, built 2015 to 2025, with a median build year of 2018, a median of about 2,417 heated square feet and a median lot of 0.13 acres
  • Townhomes: 67, built 2022 to 2026, with a median of about 1,984 heated square feet
  • Heated area across all homes: 1,834 square feet at the 10th percentile, 2,336 median, 3,483 at the 90th percentile

The community also includes apartments, which are not counted here (Holding Village). Builder Tri Pointe Homes owned 46 parcels in the neighborhood in county records in October 2026, so new construction continues.

Recent sale prices

Wake County records show 35 recorded sales from October 2025 through September 2026, with an overall median of $400,000 (Wake County property records):

  • Detached homes: 13 sales, median $607,500, ranging from $375,000 to $840,000
  • Townhomes: 22 sales, median $367,500, ranging from $335,000 to $408,500. 21 of them were homes built in 2025 or later.

HOA

Holding Village has a homeowners association, Holding Village Owners Association, which owns common areas in county records. Ask for the dues, what they cover, any separate townhome fees and the resale disclosure on the NC Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement.

The Holding Village market right now

For the 27587 ZIP code, which covers Wake Forest and a large area around it, 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, compared with 440 a year earlier
  • Sale-to-list price: 98.5%
  • Homes with a price drop: 51.0%

What it means: detached homes in Holding Village sold above the 27587 median and townhomes below it. With about half of ZIP listings taking a price cut and new townhomes still selling, resale sellers should price against current builder offers.

Assigned schools

The Wake County Public School System assigns by address. For 2026-27, a sample of 60 Holding Village addresses were all zoned for Wake Forest Elementary, Wake Forest Middle and Wake Forest High (WCPSS). Confirm any address with the WCPSS address lookup tool.

Things to do nearby

  • Holding Lake, the neighborhood parks and the trail links to the Dunn Creek Greenway.
  • Downtown Wake Forest and South White Street shops and restaurants, about 1.5 miles away.
  • Smith Creek Soccer Center, about 2.3 miles away.
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park, about 3.7 miles away.
  • Triangle Town Center, about 8.9 miles away.

Buying in Holding Village: what to check

  • New build versus resale. Compare builder incentives with resale prices.
  • HOA dues, any townhome fees and what they cover.
  • Lot size and what backs up to the home, such as the lake, a park or a road.
  • Remaining builder warranty on newer homes.
  • School assignment by exact address.

See our buyer services page for how we help buyers.

Selling in Holding Village: what buyers ask about

  • How the home compares with new builder inventory.
  • Year built, builder and upgrades.
  • Recent comparable sales in Holding Village.
  • HOA dues and amenities.
  • School assignment.

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

Holding Village FAQs

Where is Holding Village?

Holding Village is inside the Town of Wake Forest, south of downtown, about 1.5 miles by road from South White Street.

Who developed Holding Village?

Reader Communities and Hillwood Communities developed Holding Village, and builders including Tri Pointe Homes are building homes there.

What amenities does Holding Village have?

The community lists about 35 acres of green space, at least six parks, the 15-acre Holding Lake, the Somerset Pavilion pool, a clubhouse, Silo Park and trails that connect to the Wake Forest greenway system.

What do homes in Holding Village cost?

Wake County records show 35 sales from October 2025 through September 2026. Detached homes had a median of $607,500 and townhomes a median of $367,500.

Are there townhomes in Holding Village?

Yes. Wake County records show 67 townhomes built from 2022 to 2026, alongside 246 detached homes. The community also includes apartments.

Does Holding Village have an HOA?

Yes. Holding Village Owners Association owns common areas in county records. Ask for current dues and any separate townhome fees.

Which schools serve Holding Village?

WCPSS assigns by address. Check any address with the WCPSS address lookup tool.

Thinking of selling in Holding Village?

Holding Village resales compete with new townhomes from the builder, so pricing from the ZIP median misses the mark. We price from recent Holding Village sales of comparable homes, resale and new.

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