This Custom home on Fabulous private setting on 1.350 acres near falls lake. Wooded lot with fun custom 'tree house' and children wooden swing set. Kitchen has custom cabinets and 1 year old newer upgraded appliances (stove org). Formal LR/ Office with French doors. Master bath room has just been painted, oversized jetted tub with large walk in closet. Second floor bonus has built-ins for tv and storage. Third floor bonus room rec rm. getaway with its own bath. Large screened in porch has slate floor
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
1.35 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deonna Dalton-Brooks• Safe Harbour Properties, LLC
Bought with Renee Chisholm• Preferred Choice Realty Group
BUILDING LOT ADJOINS NICE SUBDIVISION. NO RESTRICTIONS. WELL WOODED. WALK TO LAKE. CONVENTIONAL WELL AND SEPTIC PERMITS ON FILE. PERMITTED FOR 4 BR HOUSE.
TMLS #2212086
Mar 8, 2019
Sold
$375,000
$125/sq ft
Jan 18, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2018
Price Changed
$379,999
$126/sq ft
Sep 7, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 28, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2018
Listed
$399,999
$133/sq ft
TMLS #1773407
May 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2011
Listed
$360,000
$120/sq ft
TMLS #789390
Jul 26, 2005
Sold
$340,000
$113/sq ft
Jul 26, 2005
Sold
$340,000
$113/sq ft
Jun 18, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 6, 2005
Listed
$339,900
$113/sq ft
Mar 6, 2005
Listed
$339,900
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,933 (+3.0%)
$104,000 + $507,761
$611,761
2024
$3,819 (+27.1%)
$104,000 + $507,761
$611,761
2023
$3,004 (+7.9%)
$104,000 + $507,761
$611,761
2022
$2,784 (+2.8%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2021
$2,709 (+1.7%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2020
$2,664 (−7.6%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2019
$2,885 (+8.8%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2018
$2,652 (+5.5%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2017
$2,514 (+2.1%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2016
$2,463 (−4.2%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2015
$2,570 (+5.5%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2014
$2,436 (+7.1%)
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
2013
$2,275
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
2012
$2,275
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
2011
$2,275
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
Tax history for 5224 Purnell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,933 (+3.0%)
$104,000 + $507,761
$611,761
2024
$3,819 (+27.1%)
$104,000 + $507,761
$611,761
2023
$3,004 (+7.9%)
$104,000 + $507,761
$611,761
2022
$2,784 (+2.8%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2021
$2,709 (+1.7%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2020
$2,664 (−7.6%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2019
$2,885 (+8.8%)
$67,000 + $315,682
$382,682
2018
$2,652 (+5.5%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2017
$2,514 (+2.1%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2016
$2,463 (−4.2%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2015
$2,570 (+5.5%)
$56,300 + $294,494
$350,794
2014
$2,436 (+7.1%)
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
2013
$2,275
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
2012
$2,275
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
2011
$2,275
$76,760 + $290,437
$367,197
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.35 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,956
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1812.01 25 0109 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 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
Nov 19, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Install floor supports, a drop girder, and piers.
Remodel
May 7, 2025 • Final
Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
Replace a package heat pump located outside serving the first floor. Replace a split air conditioning system and gas furnace in the attic serving the second and third floors.
HVAC
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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Sealed Combustion
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 3005.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3005.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Three Or More
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.35
Lot Size Area: 1.35
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00
Lot Size Square Feet: 58806.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-80W
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 2653.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
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 County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
High School: Wake County Schools
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Non 6 Forks Rd. turn left to stay on 6 forks, go straight at light over Hwy 98 to stay on New light Rd, Turn R on Purnell Rd., your new home is on the left OR go US1 North to L on Purnell RD, go about 6.5 miles & your new home is on the right!
Latitude: 36.016806
Longitude: -78.621259
Postal Code: 27587
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,956
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.01 25 0109 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2019-03-09
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-18T00:21:14Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2019-03-09T23:59:16Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 399999.0
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Schools
Brassfield Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
3/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
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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
45% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$611,000 – $740,000
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