Set on 1.29 private, wooded acres with no HOA, this beautifully updated Williamsburg-inspired home offers timeless character, generous living spaces, and a peaceful setting. Extensive improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, refinished hardwood floors on the main level, new carpet, new stainless steel appliances, updated plumbing and electrical fixtures, new receptacles and switches, new cabinet and door hardware, a newly constructed deck, new porch screens, and new LVP flooring in the screened porch. The kitchen features granite countertops, a center island with storage, a separate prep sink, tile backsplash, and a sun-filled breakfast nook. It opens to the inviting family room with a gas fireplace, chair rail, and wainscoting. Formal living and dining rooms provide additional space for entertaining, while crown molding throughout the home adds classic architectural detail. The main-level laundry room offers built-in storage, a utility sink, and a convenient drop zone. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes built-in bookcases, a desk and storage area, dual closets with wood shelving, and a private bath with skylights, a dual vanity, soaking tub, and tiled walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms include an oversized secondary bedroom with a walk-in closet and direct access to the updated hall bath. Enjoy the wooded surroundings from the screened porch with a beadboard ceiling and new flooring, or gather outdoors on the new deck. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this move-in-ready home delivers space, privacy, and thoughtful updates in one exceptional property.
For sale
Price cut: $19.9K (9/19)
$550,000
2116 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3beds
3,346sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
1.29 Acres Lot
$545,900 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly constructed deckWooded surroundingsCenter island with storageGranite countertopsNew receptacles and switchesNew porch screensTile backsplash
- 133 days
- 3,370
- 346
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Samara Presley 919-883-7451,
Smart Choice Realty Company
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10166809
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 722.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29.5 x 24.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 136.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 477.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 24.5
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 14.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 181.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 16.5
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 114.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 429 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 26.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 14.5
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 5.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual, Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Other, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,346
- Total interior livable area: 3,346 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,346
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half,Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.29 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 184203012738000 0110560
- Zoning: R-40W
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Horsecreek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $575,563
- Annual tax amount: $3,701
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$545,900
$519,000 - $573,000
$3,479/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2026 | Price change | $550,000-3.5%$164/sqft |
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| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $569,900-3.4%$170/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $589,900-1.7%$176/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900$179/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $599,900$179/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $599,900-4%$179/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+57.8%$187/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Sold | $396,000$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,701 +3% | $575,563 |
| 2024 | $3,594 +20.8% | $575,563 +51.8% |
| 2023 | $2,976 +7.9% | $379,075 |
| 2022 | $2,758 +2.8% | $379,075 |
| 2021 | $2,684 +1.7% | $379,075 |
| 2020 | $2,639 +6.4% | $379,075 +25.8% |
| 2019 | $2,481 | $301,374 |
| 2018 | $2,481 +14.7% | $301,374 |
| 2017 | $2,163 +2.1% | $301,374 |
| 2016 | $2,119 -1.4% | $301,374 -1.7% |
| 2015 | $2,149 +5.5% | $306,543 |
| 2014 | $2,037 | $306,543 |
| 2013 | -- | $306,543 |
| 2012 | -- | $306,543 |
| 2011 | -- | $306,543 |
| 2010 | -- | $306,543 |
| 2009 | -- | $306,543 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - Richland Creek Elementary School
- Middle: Wake - Wake Forest Middle School
- High: Wake - Wake Forest High School
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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