2116 Purnell Road

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driveway
screened porch
deck
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Dining room
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Living Room
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Bathroom
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dressing area
Dressing room
primary closet 1
dressing area 2
Dressing area
primary closet 2
Bathroom
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Bedroom 2
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Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 3
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Entrance
Laundry
Screened porch
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Plan
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$589,900
3 beds3,346 sqft$176/sqft
2116 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Est: $3,307/moGet pre-approved

Description

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...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.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/13/2026 05:00 PM

  1. Listed by Samara Presley • Smart Choice Realty Company

Property Details for 2116 Purnell Road

Status
Active
MLS #
10166809
Taxes
$3,701 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1987
Lot Size
1.29 AC / 56,192 SF
County
Wake County
View
Trees/Woods
View
Yes
Subdivision
Horsecreek

Location

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Building Information for 2116 Purnell Road

Stories-Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size1.29 AC / 56,192 SF

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Property Information for 2116 Purnell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-40W
  • Directions: From NC-98 E. Turn left onto Camp Kanata Rd. Turn right onto Purnell Rd.
  • Subdivision Name: Horsecreek
  • Latitude: 36.007027
  • Longitude: -78.52584
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,701.30
  • City Limits Of: Wake Forest
  • City Limits YN: Yes
  • Lot Number: 28
  • Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes
Contract Information
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Property Leased YN: No
  • Years Owned: Less Than 1 Year
  • Due Diligence Expiration Date: 2026-07-02
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Richland Creek Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wake Forest Middle School
  • High School: Wake - Wake Forest High School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3346.0
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Traditional
  • Total Other Area Sq Ft: 0
  • Parcel Number: 184203012738000 0110560
  • Structure Type: House
  • Enhanced Accessible: No
  • Primary Residence YN: No
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 66
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water_Sewer: Well, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Wood Siding, House
Interior Features
  • Levels: One and One Half, Two
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile, Wood, Other
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Windows Treatment: Skylight(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Interior 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
  • Equipment Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater
  • Interior: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, Wood Siding, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 29.5 x 24.5
  • Room Width: 24.5
  • Room Length: 29.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.5
  • Room Width: 10.5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19.5 x 24.5
  • Room Width: 24.5
  • Room Length: 19.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 9.4 x 14.5
  • Room Width: 14.5
  • Room Length: 9.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Length: 8.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Entrance Hall
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 16.5
  • Room Width: 16.5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 26.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9.0 x 14.5
  • Room Width: 14.5
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 5.5
  • Room Width: 5.5
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Class Name: CrossProperty

Property History for 2116 Purnell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10166809

$589,900—
Jul 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10166809

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Jun 15, 2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10166809

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2026

Price Change

TRIANGLEMLS #10166809

$589,900
07/24/2026

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10166809

—
06/15/2026

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #10166809

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2116 Purnell Road

Taxable ValueLand$170,000Additions$405,563Total$575,563
Tax Record2025$3,701 ($308 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,047 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,047 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,192 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1992ZoningR-40WCountyWAKEAPN1842.03-01-2738 0110560Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2116 Purnell Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Richland Creek Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Wake Forest Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wake Forest High School
Public - 9 to 12
North Wake College And Career Academy
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Richland Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Wake Forest Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

North Wake College And Career Academy
Public9 to 13

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More information about 2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587

2116 Purnell Road is a single family home for sale in Wake Forest, NC 27587. This property was listed for sale on May 13, 2026 by Smart Choice Realty Company, it's currently listed at $589,900. It has been on the market for a total of 56 days and was last sold on January 27, 2026. This listing's school district is Wake County School District. Nearby schools include Richland Creek Elementary School, Wake Forest Middle School and Wake Forest High School. 2116 Purnell Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,346 sqft single family home built in 1987.

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