4816 Purnell Rd is a 2,880 square foot house on a 1.26 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $418,784.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.26 acresLot Size
$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$418,784
$7,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 27.3% lower than the average sale price ($576K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,216 (+3.0%)
$100,400 + $242,916
$343,316
2024
$2,152 (+13.8%)
$100,400 + $242,916
$343,316
2023
$1,891 (+7.9%)
$100,400 + $242,916
$343,316
2022
$1,753 (+2.7%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2021
$1,707 (+1.7%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2020
$1,678 (+7.0%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2019
$1,569 (+8.7%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2018
$1,443 (+5.5%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2017
$1,369 (+2.1%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2016
$1,341 (−3.6%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2015
$1,391 (+5.5%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2014
$1,319 (+7.0%)
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
2013
$1,233
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
2012
$1,233
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
2011
$1,233
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
Tax history for 4816 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,216 (+3.0%)
$100,400 + $242,916
$343,316
2024
$2,152 (+13.8%)
$100,400 + $242,916
$343,316
2023
$1,891 (+7.9%)
$100,400 + $242,916
$343,316
2022
$1,753 (+2.7%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2021
$1,707 (+1.7%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2020
$1,678 (+7.0%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2019
$1,569 (+8.7%)
$65,200 + $174,804
$240,004
2018
$1,443 (+5.5%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2017
$1,369 (+2.1%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2016
$1,341 (−3.6%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2015
$1,391 (+5.5%)
$54,680 + $135,010
$189,690
2014
$1,319 (+7.0%)
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
2013
$1,233
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
2012
$1,233
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
2011
$1,233
$73,736 + $123,754
$197,490
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Aug 4, 2025 • Final
Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
Install a new gas line to convert the home from propane to natural gas. The line will serve the central heating unit and does not require trenching.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LIZZIE E POWELL ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,880
Building Sq. Ft: 2,880
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LO2 LIZZIE E POWELL ESTATE ETAL 92-916
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 54,886
Legal Lot Number: 2
Acres: 1.26
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.: 2,880
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.02 65 5532 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.5mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
48% 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
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Estimated sale price
$398,000 – $482,000
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