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    • Price cut: $25.1K (5/21)
    $599,900

    2116 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

    3beds
    3,346sqft
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    $3,573/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1987
    1.29 Acres Lot
    $587,400 Zestimate®
    $179/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Refinished first-floor hardwoodsNew deckingIsland with storageGranite countertopsNew receptacles and switchesNew porch screensTile backsplash
    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. A preferred lender is offering up to a 1% lender credit that may be applied toward eligible closing costs or an interest-rate buydown.
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    Listed by:

    Samara Presley 919-883-7451,

    Smart Choice Realty Company

    Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10166809MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, 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
      • Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile, Wood, Other
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Master 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, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half, Two
      • 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, Residential
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Raised
      • 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: $179/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $575,563
      • Annual tax amount: $3,701
      • Date on market: 5/13/2026

        Estimated market value

        $587,400

        $558,000 - $617,000

        $3,517/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$599,900$179/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10166809 Report a problem
        6/15/2026Pending sale$599,900$179/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10166809 Report a problem
        5/21/2026Price change$599,900-4%$179/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10166809 Report a problem
        5/13/2026Listed for sale$625,000+57.8%$187/sqft
        Source: Doorify MLS #10166809 Report a problem
        1/27/2026Sold$396,000$118/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 27587

        Getting around

        16 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        15 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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