OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2017 for $240K

$506,184

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,566/mo

•

2,279

sq ft

4929 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

About this home

Century Farmhouse built approximately around 1910 - Updated in 1998, including plumbing and electrical modernization - 3.37 acres - Barn with shed dormers - Bring your horses, plenty of room for pasture available - Old horse stall converted into a cottage - Massive ancient oak tree graces the front yard - Tin roof - Rocking chair front porch - Kitchen has beams, cathedral ceilings and 2 skylights - Vaulted ceiling in family room

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

3.37 acresLot Size

$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by John Hawkins • Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Stonehenge

Bought with Hunt for Homes, Inc. Hunt • Hunt For Homes Inc.

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•Source:TMLS #2150306

Redfin Estimate

$506,184

$266K since sold in November 2017$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($587K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$484,900
A
4 beds2 baths2,500 sq ft
100 Barley Pl, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$650,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,469 sq ft
1013 Traders Trl, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$465,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,707 sq ft
4828 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$519,900
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,077 sq ft
121 Light Falls Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$825,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,526 sq ft
7048 Shady Glen Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$577,500
F
4 beds2 baths2,851 sq ft
7628 Stony Hill Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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Market trends in 27587, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$495K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

4 days MoM

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402

17 MoM

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Sale history for 4929 Purnell Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2150306

Nov 9, 2017

Sold

$240,000

$105/sq ft

Sep 12, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 8, 2017

Listed

$229,000

$100/sq ft

TMLS #970074

Apr 6, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Nov 27, 2007

Listed

$275,000

$121/sq ft

TMLS #777764

Aug 6, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Dec 20, 2004

Listed

$249,900

$110/sq ft

TMLS #747878

Dec 18, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jun 4, 2004

Listed

$250,000

$110/sq ft

TMLS #452869

Aug 22, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Aug 18, 1997

Listed

$74,900

$33/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,500 (+3.0%)

$156,360 + $231,316

$387,676

2024

$2,427 (+18.8%)

$156,360 + $231,316

$387,676

2023

$2,043 (+7.9%)

$156,360 + $231,316

$387,676

2022

$1,894 (+2.7%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2021

$1,844 (+1.7%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2020

$1,813 (+31.4%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2019

$1,380 (+8.7%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2018

$1,269 (+5.4%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2017

$1,204 (+2.1%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2016

$1,179 (−18.6%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2015

$1,448 (+5.5%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2014

$1,373 (+7.0%)

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

2013

$1,283

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

2012

$1,283

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

2011

$1,283

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

Tax history for 4929 Purnell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,500 (+3.0%)

$156,360 + $231,316

$387,676

2024

$2,427 (+18.8%)

$156,360 + $231,316

$387,676

2023

$2,043 (+7.9%)

$156,360 + $231,316

$387,676

2022

$1,894 (+2.7%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2021

$1,844 (+1.7%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2020

$1,813 (+31.4%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2019

$1,380 (+8.7%)

$93,180 + $166,321

$259,501

2018

$1,269 (+5.4%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2017

$1,204 (+2.1%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2016

$1,179 (−18.6%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2015

$1,448 (+5.5%)

$84,128 + $82,359

$166,487

2014

$1,373 (+7.0%)

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

2013

$1,283

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

2012

$1,283

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

2011

$1,283

$128,706 + $76,944

$205,650

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.37 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

2,052

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wake County

APN

1812.03 44 7749 000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 31, 2026.

R-80W

Residential-80 Watershed District

The R-80W 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

Parking

Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2279.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2279.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other

Land Information
Horse: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.37
Lot Size Area: 3.37
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 146797.2
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown

School Information
Elementary School: Wake - N Forest Pines
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wakefield
High School: Wake - Wake Forest

Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Wake Forest, west on highway 98, R on Camp Kanata, LF on Purnell, property on the left.
Latitude: 36.01584
Longitude: -78.61194
Postal Code: 27587

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,052
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.03 44 7749 000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 31, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2017-11-09
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T02:02:21Z

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

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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

$481,000 – $583,000

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Home values near 4929 Purnell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4828 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1707 Sq. Ft.	$465,283
5020 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$454,168
4836 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1498 Sq. Ft.	$349,684
8333 Woodlief Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$311,570
8528 Wolverton Fields Drive, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2327 Sq. Ft.	$582,158
8544 Wolverton Fields Drive, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2062 Sq. Ft.	$588,033
7833 Lightning Bug Lane, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5638 Sq. Ft.	$2,160,618

Address	Redfin Estimate
4844 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1379 Sq. Ft.	$342,942
5009 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$476,069
4971 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	—
8332 Woodlief Road, Wake Forest, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1334 Sq. Ft.	$328,406
8529 Wolverton Fields Drive, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$654,609
8533 Wolverton Fields Drive, Wake Forest, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2490 Sq. Ft.	$573,594
8329 Woodlief Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2193 Sq. Ft.	$609,884

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4901 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,126,760
4932 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	—
8600 Equine Pines Lane, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3230 Sq. Ft.	$1,136,121
8541 Wolverton Fields Drive, Wake Forest, NC - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2242 Sq. Ft.	$584,865
8536 Wolverton Fields Drive, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3041 Sq. Ft.	$673,900
8521 Wolverton Fields Drive, Wake Forest, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1949 Sq. Ft.	$636,193

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