8608 Purnell Ridge Rd is a 2,923 square foot house on a 5.9 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $670,285.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
5.9 acresLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$670,285
$27K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.5% lower than the average sale price ($733K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,422 (+3.0%)
$144,000 + $387,908
$531,908
2024
$3,323 (+20.9%)
$144,000 + $387,908
$531,908
2023
$2,748 (+7.9%)
$144,000 + $387,908
$531,908
2022
$2,547 (+2.8%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2021
$2,478 (+1.7%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2020
$2,438 (−3.0%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2019
$2,514 (+8.8%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2018
$2,311 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2017
$2,191 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2016
$2,146 (−6.2%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2015
$2,289 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2014
$2,169 (+7.1%)
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
2013
$2,026
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
2012
$2,026
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
2011
$2,026
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
Tax history for 8608 Purnell Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,422 (+3.0%)
$144,000 + $387,908
$531,908
2024
$3,323 (+20.9%)
$144,000 + $387,908
$531,908
2023
$2,748 (+7.9%)
$144,000 + $387,908
$531,908
2022
$2,547 (+2.8%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2021
$2,478 (+1.7%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2020
$2,438 (−3.0%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2019
$2,514 (+8.8%)
$88,000 + $261,858
$349,858
2018
$2,311 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2017
$2,191 (+2.1%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2016
$2,146 (−6.2%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2015
$2,289 (+5.5%)
$110,000 + $195,351
$305,351
2014
$2,169 (+7.1%)
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
2013
$2,026
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
2012
$2,026
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
2011
$2,026
$123,000 + $203,716
$326,716
*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-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
Aug 14, 2023 • Final
Residential permit - expansion
ADU
Plumbing
Sep 4, 2019 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PURNELL RIDGE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,923
Building Sq. Ft: 2,923
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LO5B PURNELL RIDGE SUB BM1992-523
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 257,004
Legal Lot Number: 5B
Acres: 5.9
Zoning Code: R-80W
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,923
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.02 67 5500 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
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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
46% 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$637,000 – $771,000
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