2538 Purnell Rd is a 1,872 square foot house on a 1.83 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $419,170.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
1.83 acresLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$419,170
$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 26.7% lower than the average sale price ($572K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,392 (+3.0%)
$108,096 + $262,697
$370,793
2024
$2,323 (+28.4%)
$108,096 + $262,697
$370,793
2023
$1,809 (+7.9%)
$108,096 + $262,697
$370,793
2022
$1,677 (+2.7%)
$59,060 + $170,423
$229,483
2021
$1,633 (+1.7%)
$59,060 + $170,423
$229,483
2020
$1,606 (−3.2%)
$59,060 + $170,423
$229,483
2019
$1,659 (+8.7%)
$61,460 + $181,642
$243,102
2018
$1,526 (+5.5%)
$54,260 + $146,440
$200,700
2017
$1,447 (+2.7%)
$54,260 + $146,440
$200,700
2016
$1,409 (−6.6%)
$54,260 + $145,299
$199,559
2015
$1,509 (+5.5%)
$54,260 + $145,299
$199,559
2014
$1,430 (+7.0%)
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
2013
$1,336
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
2012
$1,336
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
2011
$1,336
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
Tax history for 2538 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,392 (+3.0%)
$108,096 + $262,697
$370,793
2024
$2,323 (+28.4%)
$108,096 + $262,697
$370,793
2023
$1,809 (+7.9%)
$108,096 + $262,697
$370,793
2022
$1,677 (+2.7%)
$59,060 + $170,423
$229,483
2021
$1,633 (+1.7%)
$59,060 + $170,423
$229,483
2020
$1,606 (−3.2%)
$59,060 + $170,423
$229,483
2019
$1,659 (+8.7%)
$61,460 + $181,642
$243,102
2018
$1,526 (+5.5%)
$54,260 + $146,440
$200,700
2017
$1,447 (+2.7%)
$54,260 + $146,440
$200,700
2016
$1,409 (−6.6%)
$54,260 + $145,299
$199,559
2015
$1,509 (+5.5%)
$54,260 + $145,299
$199,559
2014
$1,430 (+7.0%)
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
2013
$1,336
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
2012
$1,336
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
2011
$1,336
$75,580 + $138,832
$214,412
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 8, 2024 • Final
Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
Install a home standby generator and perform a service change with a power drop and same-day reconnection. Install gas piping to the generator without trenching.
Gas
Generator
Jan 9, 2020 • Final
Residential or farm trade permit. electrical, mechanical or plumbing
Electrical
Generator
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROP/LAWRENCE FINL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,872
Building Sq. Ft: 1,872
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LO2 PROP OF LAWRENCE FINLEY BM1983-00796
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 79,715
Legal Lot Number: 2
Acres: 1.83
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.: 1,872
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Wake County
APN: 1832.04 63 2839 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Richland Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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Estimated sale price
$399,000 – $483,000
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