2520 Purnell Rd is a 1,250 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $359,079.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$359,079
$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 35.6% lower than the average sale price ($558K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,112 (+3.0%)
$92,800 + $234,221
$327,021
2024
$2,051 (+44.6%)
$92,800 + $234,221
$327,021
2023
$1,418 (+7.8%)
$92,800 + $234,221
$327,021
2022
$1,315 (+2.7%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2021
$1,280 (+1.7%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2020
$1,259 (+1.2%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2019
$1,244 (+8.7%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2018
$1,145 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2017
$1,086 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2016
$1,064 (−7.2%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2015
$1,147 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2014
$1,088 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
2013
$1,017
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
2012
$1,017
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
2011
$1,017
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
Tax history for 2520 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,112 (+3.0%)
$92,800 + $234,221
$327,021
2024
$2,051 (+44.6%)
$92,800 + $234,221
$327,021
2023
$1,418 (+7.8%)
$92,800 + $234,221
$327,021
2022
$1,315 (+2.7%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2021
$1,280 (+1.7%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2020
$1,259 (+1.2%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2019
$1,244 (+8.7%)
$48,000 + $131,328
$179,328
2018
$1,145 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2017
$1,086 (+2.1%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2016
$1,064 (−7.2%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2015
$1,147 (+5.4%)
$40,000 + $109,923
$149,923
2014
$1,088 (+7.0%)
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
2013
$1,017
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
2012
$1,017
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
2011
$1,017
$60,000 + $102,327
$162,327
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROBERT L JACKSON & CAROL E JAC
Living Sq. Ft: 1,250
Building Sq. Ft: 1,250
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SURVEY FOR ROBERT & CAROL JACKSON
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 575
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: R-40W
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,250
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Wake County
APN: 1832.04 62 5759 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Richland Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $413,000
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