2552 Purnell Rd is a 1,615 square foot house on a 2.16 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $399,577.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2.16 acresLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$399,577
$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 28.9% lower than the average sale price ($562K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,260 (+3.0%)
$124,352 + $225,815
$350,167
2024
$2,195 (+26.0%)
$124,352 + $225,815
$350,167
2023
$1,742 (+7.9%)
$124,352 + $225,815
$350,167
2022
$1,615 (+2.7%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2021
$1,572 (+1.7%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2020
$1,546 (+5.0%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2019
$1,473 (+8.7%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2018
$1,355 (+5.5%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2017
$1,285 (+2.1%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2016
$1,258 (−10.1%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2015
$1,400 (+5.4%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2014
$1,328 (+7.0%)
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
2013
$1,241
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
2012
$1,241
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
2011
$1,241
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
Tax history for 2552 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,260 (+3.0%)
$124,352 + $225,815
$350,167
2024
$2,195 (+26.0%)
$124,352 + $225,815
$350,167
2023
$1,742 (+7.9%)
$124,352 + $225,815
$350,167
2022
$1,615 (+2.7%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2021
$1,572 (+1.7%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2020
$1,546 (+5.0%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2019
$1,473 (+8.7%)
$68,720 + $152,075
$220,795
2018
$1,355 (+5.5%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2017
$1,285 (+2.1%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2016
$1,258 (−10.1%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2015
$1,400 (+5.4%)
$61,520 + $116,344
$177,864
2014
$1,328 (+7.0%)
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
2013
$1,241
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
2012
$1,241
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
2011
$1,241
$84,160 + $114,683
$198,843
*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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MBCB SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,615
Building Sq. Ft: 1,615
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO4 PROP OF LAWRENCE FINLEY BM1983-00796
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 94,090
Legal Lot Number: 4
Acres: 2.16
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.: 1,615
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Wake County
APN: 1832.04 63 1417 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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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
47% 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
$380,000 – $460,000
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