8620 Purnell Ridge Rd is a 1,847 square foot house on a 7.46 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 09, 2017 for $305,000. Based on Redfin's Wake Forest data, we estimate the home's value is $619,670.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
7.46 acresLot Size
$336Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$619,670
$315K since sold in February 2017$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.5% higher than the average sale price ($599K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,336 (+3.0%)
$172,800 + $345,600
$518,400
2024
$3,239 (+16.6%)
$172,800 + $345,600
$518,400
2023
$2,777 (+7.9%)
$172,800 + $345,600
$518,400
2022
$2,574 (+2.8%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2021
$2,505 (+1.7%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2020
$2,463 (−4.6%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2019
$2,582 (+8.8%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2018
$2,374 (+5.5%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2017
$2,250 (+2.1%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2016
$2,204 (−5.2%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2015
$2,325 (+5.5%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2014
$2,204 (+7.1%)
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
2013
$2,058
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
2012
$2,058
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
2011
$2,058
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
Tax history for 8620 Purnell Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,336 (+3.0%)
$172,800 + $345,600
$518,400
2024
$3,239 (+16.6%)
$172,800 + $345,600
$518,400
2023
$2,777 (+7.9%)
$172,800 + $345,600
$518,400
2022
$2,574 (+2.8%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2021
$2,505 (+1.7%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2020
$2,463 (−4.6%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2019
$2,582 (+8.8%)
$105,600 + $247,999
$353,599
2018
$2,374 (+5.5%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2017
$2,250 (+2.1%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2016
$2,204 (−5.2%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2015
$2,325 (+5.5%)
$121,000 + $192,660
$313,660
2014
$2,204 (+7.1%)
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
2013
$2,058
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
2012
$2,058
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
2011
$2,058
$123,000 + $208,936
$331,936
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
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
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PURNELL RIDGE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,847
Building Sq. Ft: 1,847
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LO5A PURNELL RIDGE SUB BM1992-523
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 324,958
Legal Lot Number: 5A
Acres: 7.46
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.: 1,847
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Wake County
APN: 1812.02 67 3835 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Forest Pines Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.9mi
6/10
Wakefield Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
8/10
Wakefield High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$589,000 – $713,000
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