4225 Purnell Rd is a 1,408 square foot house on a 1.5 acre lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 28, 1985 for $10,000. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $242,707.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$242,707
$233K since sold in August 1985$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 40.2% lower than the average sale price ($406K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,408
Building Sq. Ft: 1,408
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: SMITH LD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 65,340
Acres: 1.5
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.: 1,408
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1905
County: Wake County
APN: 1822.03 03 4717 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
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Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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
46% 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
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Estimated sale price
$231,000 – $280,000
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