2901 Purnell Rd is a 1,120 square foot house on a 1.38 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $273,796.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.38 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$273,796
$7,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 47.7% lower than the average sale price ($523K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,656 (+2.9%)
$87,200 + $162,252
$249,452
2024
$1,609 (+20.2%)
$87,200 + $162,252
$249,452
2023
$1,338 (+7.7%)
$87,200 + $162,252
$249,452
2022
$1,243 (+2.7%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2021
$1,210 (+1.6%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2020
$1,191 (+2.1%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2019
$1,166 (+8.5%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2018
$1,075 (+5.3%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2017
$1,021 (+2.1%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2016
$1,000 (+64.2%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2015
$609 (+5.2%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2014
$579 (+6.5%)
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
2013
$544
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
2012
$544
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
2011
$544
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
Tax history for 2901 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,656 (+2.9%)
$87,200 + $162,252
$249,452
2024
$1,609 (+20.2%)
$87,200 + $162,252
$249,452
2023
$1,338 (+7.7%)
$87,200 + $162,252
$249,452
2022
$1,243 (+2.7%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2021
$1,210 (+1.6%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2020
$1,191 (+2.1%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2019
$1,166 (+8.5%)
$55,600 + $110,932
$166,532
2018
$1,075 (+5.3%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2017
$1,021 (+2.1%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2016
$1,000 (+64.2%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2015
$609 (+5.2%)
$56,840 + $81,070
$137,910
2014
$579 (+6.5%)
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
2013
$544
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
2012
$544
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
2011
$544
$44,850 + $37,199
$82,049
*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: 1
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: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Concrete Block
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,120
Building Sq. Ft: 1,120
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SMITH LD PURNELL
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 3
Land Sq. Ft: 60,113
Acres: 1.38
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Wake County
APN: 1832.03 13 9428 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Wake Forest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
Wake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $315,000
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