The elegance of the South shines through in the architecture of Wake Forest’s Olde Mill Stream homes. With most single-family homes built on large lots in the late 1990s and early 2000s, thick stands of tall hardwood trees line the streets, giving a secluded feel to a neighborhood close to all the perks of the city.
The Olde Mill Stream neighborhood and the surrounding area in the 27587 zip code represent one of the reasons Wake Forest is ranked as a great place to live. An excellent quality of life is associated with this family-friendly community that offers a safe environment with sidewalks for residents who enjoy going out for a stroll.
Homes ranging from starter ranchers to sprawling custom builds provide a diverse range of styles, sizes, and prices of housing for sale and for rent, making the area even more appealing.
Situated in the north part of Wake Forest, Olde Mill Stream residents enjoy nearby shopping centers, grocery stores, and eateries. Capitol Boulevard and Wall Street are also a short drive away.
Olde Mill Stream families are served by Wake County Public Schools. Although assignments for school attendance centers may change with population growth, most area students could attend Jones Dairy Elementary, Heritage Middle School and Wake Forest-Rolesville High School.
Attracting students from all over the country, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is located south of the neighborhood. In addition to highly regarded Wake Forest University, several colleges and universities in the Research Triangle support the needs of the well-educated community and the high tech job market.
The neighborhoods of Woodside at Olde Mill Stream, Village at Olde Mill Stream, Richland Hills, Harris Point, Ripple Creek, Lake Forest, and Wallridge surround the popular Olde Mill Stream community.