3808 Purnell Rd is a 896 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $252,937.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$252,937
$9,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 35.8% lower than the average sale price ($394K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$956 (+2.9%)
$90,000 + $56,327
$146,327
2024
$929 (+5.3%)
$90,000 + $56,327
$146,327
2023
$882 (+7.8%)
$90,000 + $56,327
$146,327
2022
$818 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2021
$797 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2020
$784 (+5.3%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2019
$744 (+8.6%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2018
$685 (+5.4%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2017
$650 (+2.1%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2016
$637 (−7.7%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2015
$690 (+5.3%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2014
$655 (+6.9%)
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
2013
$613
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
2012
$613
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
2011
$613
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
Tax history for 3808 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$956 (+2.9%)
$90,000 + $56,327
$146,327
2024
$929 (+5.3%)
$90,000 + $56,327
$146,327
2023
$882 (+7.8%)
$90,000 + $56,327
$146,327
2022
$818 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2021
$797 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2020
$784 (+5.3%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2019
$744 (+8.6%)
$60,000 + $50,543
$110,543
2018
$685 (+5.4%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2017
$650 (+2.1%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2016
$637 (−7.7%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2015
$690 (+5.3%)
$50,000 + $38,675
$88,675
2014
$655 (+6.9%)
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
2013
$613
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
2012
$613
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
2011
$613
$65,000 + $31,542
$96,542
*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
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 896
Building Sq. Ft: 896
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: ROBERT POWELL LD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Wake County
APN: 1822.01 35 7242 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
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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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
51% 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
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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Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $291,000
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