2116 Purnell Road
Wake Forest, NC, 27587 $ 550,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.1 Sq 3,346 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,799
for $550,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 3,346 square foot home was built in 1987 on a lot size of 1.29.
Recent price reduction reflects seller motivation — bring all offers! 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.
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Single Family ActiveCape Cod, Colonial, Traditional
FeaturesGeneralSewer Septic Tank
Heating Electric Forced Air Heat Pump Natural Gas Zoned
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s) Central Air Dual Electric Zoned
Roof Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher Electric Range Electric Water Heater Microwave Range Water Heater
Zoning R-40W
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Covered Deck Enclosed Front Porch Patio Porch Screened
Architectural Style Cape Cod Colonial Traditional
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1987
View Trees/Woods
Levels One and One Half Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Wake
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name Horsecreek
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions From NC-98 E. Turn left onto Camp Kanata Rd. Turn right onto Purnell Rd.
High School Wake - Wake Forest High School
City Wake Forest
Senior Community Y/N false
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 56192
Elementary School Wake - Richland Creek Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 3701.3
Middle/Junior High School Wake - Wake Forest Middle School
Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=FKsv4dKBCb5
Structure Type House
Standard Status Active
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InteriorInterior Amenities 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
Basement Crawl Space
Flooring Carpet Hardwood Luxury Vinyl Tile Wood Other
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Bedroom Family Room Gas Gas Log Primary Bedroom
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Skylight(s)
Fireplace Y/N true
Above Grade Finished Area 3346
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Inside Laundry Room Main Level Sink Washer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Total Baths 3
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Rain Gutters
Parking Features Attached Driveway Garage Garage Door Opener Garage Faces Front Kitchen Level Parking Pad
Lot Features Gentle Sloping
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 1.29
Foundation Details Raised Crawlspace
Building Area Total 3346
Lot Size Acres 1.29
Door Features French Doors
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* Excluded FeaturesList BySamara PresleyListing Agent
Smart Choice Realty CompanyBroker
readme@smartpeoplelivehere.comEmail
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Average List Price $805,627
Percent of Sale Price 46%
About Wake Forest, NC 37,843 Population
152% Since 2002
$ 74,964 Median Income
37.01 Median Age
44% Households with Children
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0 Elementary School
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Wake - Wake Forest High School High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 9/19/2026 | $550,000 | -3.49% | Price Down |
| 8/28/2026 | $569,900 | | Listed Price |