4541 Purnell Rd is a 1,208 square foot house on a 0.92 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $253,093.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$253,093
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 33.8% lower than the average sale price ($383K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$688 (+2.9%)
$90,000 + $14,394
$104,394
2024
$668 (+19.3%)
$90,000 + $14,394
$104,394
2023
$560 (+7.7%)
$90,000 + $14,394
$104,394
2022
$520 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2021
$507 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2020
$499 (−24.4%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2019
$659 (+8.5%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2018
$607 (+5.3%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2017
$577 (+2.1%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2016
$565 (−13.9%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2015
$656 (+5.3%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2014
$623 (+6.9%)
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
2013
$583
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
2012
$583
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
2011
$583
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
Tax history for 4541 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$688 (+2.9%)
$90,000 + $14,394
$104,394
2024
$668 (+19.3%)
$90,000 + $14,394
$104,394
2023
$560 (+7.7%)
$90,000 + $14,394
$104,394
2022
$520 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2021
$507 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2020
$499 (−24.4%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2019
$659 (+8.5%)
$60,000 + $9,282
$69,282
2018
$607 (+5.3%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2017
$577 (+2.1%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2016
$565 (−13.9%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2015
$656 (+5.3%)
$50,000 + $28,287
$78,287
2014
$623 (+6.9%)
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
2013
$583
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
2012
$583
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
2011
$583
$65,000 + $26,690
$91,690
*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: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RODNEY O HARP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,208
Building Sq. Ft: 1,208
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SCHOOL DIST-PERRY LD BM1979-481
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,075
Acres: 0.92
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.: 1,208
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.04 84 4305 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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
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 – $292,000
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