NO HOA dues and no city taxes to pay, yet positioned in Wake Forest with amazing options! This jewel of a house is move-in ready and it offers a open basement for storage or hobby space. It also features a wired workshop that could be anything you can imagine. Shop has a half bath and is ducted and insulated for HVAC. Beside the shop is a garage with huge attic for even more storage and there is also a 12X10 shed. The house has been completely renovated so well. It is spacious, open, and bright and waiting for your fall decor and all still within Wake county and Wake schools. Do not miss out, as this kind of space, country views and and flexibility is a RARE FIND! Home has new doors, new windows, new kitchen cabinets with center isle, beautiful new quartz countertops, hardwood flooring, new carpet, custom trim throughout including crown moulding. Bathrooms also all renovated and bright and fresh and the half hall bath makes this house live with such functionality. Even the septic tank has been replaced with new. HVAC was new in 2020. All finished living area is on one floor and just flows easily. There are two living areas to use as you choose making it perfect for entertaining, home schooling or work from home. You will not believe the attention to detail and condition of this one.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$272Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rhonda Lester• Premier Advantage Realty Inc
Est. $2,271 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4828 Purnell Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10189291
Sep 24, 2026
Sold
$465,000
$272/sq ft
Aug 31, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 28, 2026
Listed
$465,900
$273/sq ft
TMLS #10176583
Aug 27, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2026
Listed
$465,900
$273/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,830 (+33.5%)
$90,000 + $193,048
$283,048
2024
$1,371 (+103.6%)
$90,000 + $193,048
$283,048
2023
$673 (+104.2%)
$90,000 + $127,482
$217,482
2022
$330 (+2.6%)
$60,000 + $23,769
$83,769
2021
$321 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $23,769
$83,769
2020
$316 (−45.7%)
$60,000 + $23,769
$83,769
2019
$583 (−43.9%)
$60,000 + $104,581
$164,581
2018
$1,040 (+5.4%)
$50,000 + $85,869
$135,869
2017
$986 (+2.1%)
$50,000 + $85,869
$135,869
2016
$966 (−9.0%)
$50,000 + $85,869
$135,869
2015
$1,062 (+5.4%)
$50,000 + $85,869
$135,869
2014
$1,008 (+7.0%)
$65,000 + $85,161
$150,161
2013
$942
$65,000 + $85,161
$150,161
2012
$942
$65,000 + $85,161
$150,161
2011
$942
$65,000 + $85,161
$150,161
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,590
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1812.02 65 0530 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 31, 2026.
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
Mar 26, 2024 • Final
Residential or farm trade permit. electrical, mechanical or plumbing
Convert a furnace to natural gas. Disconnect gas logs from the gas line and run black iron piping outside to connect to the meter. Pressurize the gas line to the furnace.
Gas
HVAC
Jul 8, 2020 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
Replace a dual fuel furnace system in the basement and a condensing unit on the side of the residential building.
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, See Remarks
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Roof: Shingle
Property information
Living Area: 1,707
Above Grade Finished Area: 1707.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.9
Lot Size Area: 0.9
Lot Size Square Feet: 39204.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-40W
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1830.37
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Exhaust Fan
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: US # 1 North to Right on Purnell road and house is on the right.
Latitude: 36.017583
Longitude: -78.607665
Postal Code: 27587
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,590
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.02 65 0530 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 31, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-09-25
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-08-28T15:49:57Z
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
8/10
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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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Wake Forest. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.2 hrs
7.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$443,000 – $536,000
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