PRIVACY & TRANQUILITY! HARDWOODS IN FOYER, LR, FR, MASTER BR, & BONUS. CERAMIC TILE IN KITCHEN & MASTER BATH. MASONRY FP. GAS, JENNAIRE RANGE, & CHERRY CAB INETS IN KITCHEN. OVERHEAD LIGHT IN ALL ROOMS. 9' CEILINGS. HUGE PATIO. PRE WIRED FOR SECURITY. HORSES ALLOWED. CLOSE TO FALLS LAKE REC AREA. BONUS IS 4TH BR. H. O. DUES FOR ROAD MAINT AGREEMENT. 18" SATELLITE DISH. AHS WARRANTY
TMLS #761466
Jun 23, 2005
Sold
$325,000
$130/sq ft
Jun 23, 2005
Sold
$325,000
$130/sq ft
May 4, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2004
Listed
$330,000
$132/sq ft
Aug 25, 2004
Listed
$330,000
$132/sq ft
Beautiful & tranquil setting-over 5 private, partially wooded acres. Convenient to shopping, schools, Hwy 98, RTP & Falls Lake. Lovely 2 sty w/ lots of hardwd floors, 9 ft ceilings, cherry cabinets, berber carpet, glamour bath. Formal LR & DR. New 13 SEER gas heat down. Fresh exterior paint-cedar siding. NO CITY TAXES. 2 Horses allowed. Select AHS Warranty. 1 Hr Notice, please.
TMLS #536730
Feb 25, 2000
Sold
$250,000
$100/sq ft
Feb 25, 2000
Sold
$250,000
$100/sq ft
Dec 6, 1999
Listed
$254,900
$102/sq ft
Dec 6, 1999
Listed
$254,900
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 19, 1998
Sold
$236,000
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 1995
Sold
$203,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 19, 1992
Sold
$38,000
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 1990
Sold
$31,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,086 (+3.0%)
$180,000 + $612,116
$792,116
2024
$4,939 (+24.8%)
$180,000 + $612,116
$792,116
2023
$3,956 (+7.9%)
$180,000 + $612,116
$792,116
2022
$3,666 (+13.8%)
$110,000 + $394,821
$504,821
2021
$3,220 (+1.7%)
$110,000 + $345,453
$455,453
2020
$3,167 (+1.5%)
$110,000 + $345,453
$455,453
2019
$3,121 (+8.8%)
$110,000 + $345,453
$455,453
2018
$2,869 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2017
$2,720 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2016
$2,664 (−9.3%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2015
$2,938 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2014
$2,785 (+13.4%)
$123,000 + $297,278
$420,278
2013
$2,455
$123,000 + $273,573
$396,573
2012
$2,455
$123,000 + $273,573
$396,573
2011
$2,455
$123,000 + $273,573
$396,573
Tax history for 8537 Purnell Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,086 (+3.0%)
$180,000 + $612,116
$792,116
2024
$4,939 (+24.8%)
$180,000 + $612,116
$792,116
2023
$3,956 (+7.9%)
$180,000 + $612,116
$792,116
2022
$3,666 (+13.8%)
$110,000 + $394,821
$504,821
2021
$3,220 (+1.7%)
$110,000 + $345,453
$455,453
2020
$3,167 (+1.5%)
$110,000 + $345,453
$455,453
2019
$3,121 (+8.8%)
$110,000 + $345,453
$455,453
2018
$2,869 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2017
$2,720 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2016
$2,664 (−9.3%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2015
$2,938 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $269,722
$379,722
2014
$2,785 (+13.4%)
$123,000 + $297,278
$420,278
2013
$2,455
$123,000 + $273,573
$396,573
2012
$2,455
$123,000 + $273,573
$396,573
2011
$2,455
$123,000 + $273,573
$396,573
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.32 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
2,734
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
1812.02 56 9739 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
Mar 3, 2023 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
Replace the upstairs geothermal split system located in the attic serving the second floor.
HVAC
Nov 12, 2021 • Final
Residential alteration
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Purifier
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
Directions: North on US 1 past Hwy 98. Lt Purnell Rd approx. 5 mi. Rt on Purnell Ridge just past Covington Ridge. Or Hwy 98 to Stony Hill Rd. Lt on Purnell, Rt on Purnell Ridge
Latitude: 36.021278
Longitude: -78.608116
Postal Code: 27587
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,734
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.02 56 9739 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Listing Date Information
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T19:07:31Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 344899.0
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Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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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Estimated sale price
$755,000 – $913,000
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