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Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jared Caldwell• ERA Live Moore
Bought with Kelly Carraway• Century 21 Triangle Group
New paint and carpet? Check. New well and septic? Check. Large detached workshop? Check. Easy access to Wake Forest, Raleigh and Durham? You got it! All this home needs is you! Bring us an offer on this rare, 1 acre property today!
TMLS #2032137
Apr 30, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2015
Price Changed
$179,000
$116/sq ft
Sep 29, 2015
Listed
$187,000
$121/sq ft
TMLS #1931025
Aug 26, 2014
Sold
$92,000
$60/sq ft
Jul 16, 2014
Pending
—
May 27, 2014
Price Changed
$98,900
$64/sq ft
May 12, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2014
Relisted
—
Apr 16, 2014
Price Changed
$104,900
$68/sq ft
Mar 12, 2014
Price Changed
$115,000
$74/sq ft
Feb 10, 2014
Listed
$127,500
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,731 (+3.0%)
$92,800 + $174,757
$267,557
2024
$1,682 (+37.5%)
$92,800 + $174,757
$267,557
2023
$1,223 (+7.8%)
$92,800 + $174,757
$267,557
2022
$1,135 (+2.7%)
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2021
$1,104 (+1.7%)
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2020
$1,086
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2019
$1,086 (+8.7%)
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2018
$999 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2017
$948 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2016
$928 (−6.1%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2015
$988 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2014
$937 (+6.9%)
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
2013
$876
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
2012
$876
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
2011
$876
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
Tax history for 2420 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,731 (+3.0%)
$92,800 + $174,757
$267,557
2024
$1,682 (+37.5%)
$92,800 + $174,757
$267,557
2023
$1,223 (+7.8%)
$92,800 + $174,757
$267,557
2022
$1,135 (+2.7%)
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2021
$1,104 (+1.7%)
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2020
$1,086
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2019
$1,086 (+8.7%)
$48,000 + $106,320
$154,320
2018
$999 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2017
$948 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2016
$928 (−6.1%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2015
$988 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $90,499
$130,499
2014
$937 (+6.9%)
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
2013
$876
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
2012
$876
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
2011
$876
$60,000 + $79,462
$139,462
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,554
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1832.04 62 9643 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R-40W
Residential-40 Watershed District
The R-40W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Primary Downstairs, Storage, Tile Counters
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 1546.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1546.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Lot Size Area: 1.0
Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Richland Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest
High School: Wake - Wake Forest
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From I-440 E take exit 11 to merge onto U.S. 1 N/US-401 N/Capital Blvd toward Wake Forest/Louisburg, Keep left to continue on U.S. 1 N/Capital Blvd, Turn left onto Purnell Rd., Home will be on right.
Latitude: 36.009475
Longitude: -78.536521
Postal Code: 27587
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,554
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Wake County
APN: 1832.04 62 9643 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2016-06-09
Around this home
Schools
Richland Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wake Forest, NC • 27587
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$346,000 – $419,000
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