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$525,000
↓ $25K (4.5%)
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2116 Purnell Road

Wake Forest, NC 27587
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,346 Ft²
$2,887
Est. Monthly

About This Property

AGGRESSIVE price adjustment positions this home competitively for a QUICK SALE! Set on 1.29 private, wooded acres with no HOA, this beautifully updated Williamsburg-inspired home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, and a peaceful setting. Extensive improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, refinished hardwood floors on the main level, new carpet, new stainless steel appliances, updated plumbing and electrical fixtures, new receptacles and switches, new cabinet and door hardware, a newly constructed deck, new porch screens, and new LVP flooring in the screened porch.  The kitchen features granite countertops, a center island with storage, a separate prep sink, tile backsplash, and a sun-filled breakfast nook. It opens to the inviting family room with a gas fireplace, chair rail, and wainscoting. Formal living and dining rooms provide additional space for entertaining, while crown molding throughout the home adds classic architectural detail.  The main-level laundry room offers built-in storage, a utility sink, and a convenient drop zone. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes built-in bookcases, a desk and storage area, dual closets with wood shelving, and a private bath with skylights, a dual vanity, soaking tub, and tiled walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms include an oversized secondary bedroom with a walk-in closet and direct access to the updated hall bath.  Enjoy the wooded surroundings from the screened porch with a beadboard ceiling and new flooring, or gather outdoors on the new deck. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this move-in-ready home delivers space, privacy, and thoughtful updates in one exceptional property. BRING ALL OFFERS!
Unit Size
3,346 Ft²
Days on Market
93 days
Land Size
1.29 acres
Price per sqft
$157
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$308
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1987

Listed By

Samara Presley
Samara Presley
Smart Choice Realty Company

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Last updated: 4 days ago (TMLS #10166809)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 22, 2026 Price Decreased $525,000
↓ $25K (4.6%)
Price Decreased
Sep 20, 2026 Price Decreased $550,000
↓ $20K (3.5%)
Price Decreased
Aug 29, 2026 Price Decreased $569,900
↓ $20K (3.4%)
Price Decreased
Aug 14, 2026 Price Decreased $589,900
↓ $10K (1.7%)
Price Decreased
Jul 24, 2026 Relisted $599,900
Relisted
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Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Dual Closets, Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Wood, Other
Door Features: French Doors
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Rooms: 10
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Bedroom
Fireplaces: 2
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 3346
Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Traditional
Year Built: 1987
Building Area Total: 3346
Levels: One and One Half, Two
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Area: 1.29
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.29
Lot Size Square Feet: 56192
Water Source: Well
Financial Details
Tax Map Number: 28
Tax Assessed Value: $575,563
Tax Annual Amount: $3,701
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Zoned
Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Sewer : Septic Tank

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1987
  • Effective Year Built: 1987
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 9
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 175
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 5
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Garage Square Area: 625
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 56,192
  • Total Building Area: 3,047
  • Building Area: 3,047
  • Building Area Measurement: E

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,047
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: HORSECREEK
  • Land Acres: 0000001290
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 01
  • Legal Description 1: LO28 HORSECREEK SEII

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Wake County Schools
  • School Tax School District: 23
  • Census Tract: 054203

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-40W

Geography

  • Account Number: 0110560
  • District: 19
  • Section: 2
  • Parcel: 1842.03-01-2738 0110560
  • Lot: 28
  • Municipality: WAKE FOREST
  • Latitude: 36.007
  • Longitude: -78.5258

    Address

  • Full Address: 2116 Purnell Rd
  • Address - House Number: 2116
  • Address - Street Name: Purnell
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: NC
  • City Name: Wake Forest
  • Carrier Code: R014
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 9460
  • Zip Code: 27587

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $297,565

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1211
  • Valuation Date: Apr 03, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 86
  • Final Value: 641,691
  • High Value: 719,400
  • Low Value: 563,982

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $379,075
  • Market Land Value: $77,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $302,075

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $379,075
  • Assessed Land Value: $77,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $302,075

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 19, 1987
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 19, 1987
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
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Listed On
Closing Price
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HOA + Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 2116 Purnell Road built and last sold?
The property at 2116 Purnell Road was built in 1987 and last sold on Jan 19, 1987 for $21,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 2116 Purnell Road is $530,249.
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