Sold
Last Sold Price
1,055,890 Lot Size24.24 Acres
4240 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
LandProperty Type
24.24 acresLot Size

Description

Approx. 24+/- acres of beautiful secluded wooded Wake Forest land. 2 points of access, Purnell Rd and Garffe Sherron Rd. Large old growth hardwoods and pines with creek along one side of property. Secluded country feel yet less than 5 miles from Wake Forest shopping and restaurants...less than 18 miles to North Hills. No restrictions. Acreage this nice and this close in is becoming increasingly hard to find. Call today for additional information or to schedule your private showing.Approx. 24+/- acres of beautiful secluded wooded Wake Forest land. 2 points of access, Purnell Rd and Garffe Sherron Rd. Large old growth hardwoods and pines with creek along one side of property. Secluded country feel yet less than 5 miles from Wake Forest shopping and restaurants...less than 18 miles to North Hills. No restrictions. Acreage this nice and this close in is becoming increasingly hard to find. Call today for additional information or to schedule your private showing.
  • Listed by: Man Leete 919.539.3391 sold@manleete.com Brokerage DRE #C22444 • Golden Realty
Listing closed: 11/08/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS), MLS#: 2471034

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$355,000

Avg days on market

112

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

Wake Forest, NC

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Property Information for 4240 Purnell Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Land / Unimproved Land
  • County: Wake County
  • Zoning Description: R-40W
  • Waterfront Features: Water View
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 24.24 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-40W
  • Directions: Purnell Rd to Garffe Sherron. Look for sign at 13133 Garffe Sherron Rd
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.021098
  • Longitude: -78.59141
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement, Other
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Has City Limits: No
  • FIPS Code: 37183
  • Lot Number: TR6
  • Has Restrictive Covenants: No
Contract Information
  • Original Listing ID: 2471034
  • Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc
  • Has Property Leased: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wake - Forest Pines Drive Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wakefield Middle
  • High School: Wake - Wakefield High
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Secluded, See Remarks, Wooded
  • Other Structures: None
  • Vegetation: Wooded Description: Hardwoods
  • List PriceAcre: 30899.34
  • Sold PriceAcre: 30940.59
  • Sold PriceList Price: 1.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Timber, Unimproved, Vacant
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Need Well

Property History for 4240 Purnell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544595519

$750,000—
Nov 8, 2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2471034

$750,000—
Dec 5, 2022

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2471034

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544595519

$750,000
11/08/2024

Sold

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2471034

$750,000
12/05/2022

Pending

Doorify MLS (fka Triangle MLS) #2471034

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Public Records for 4240 Purnell Road

Taxable ValueLand$710,400Additions-Total$710,400
Tax Record2025$4,544 ($379 / month)
Home Facts
Stories1Lot Size1,055,894 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandYear Built1964ZoningR-40WCountyWAKEAPN1822.01-06-6795 0011881

Schools near 4240 Purnell Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
North Forest Pines Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Wakefield Middle
Public6 to 8

Wakefield High
Public9 to 12

North Wake College And Career Academy
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4240 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
$750,000
–
–
–
1,055,890
$2,000
–
–
–
87,120
$315,000
4
2,720
46,609
$472,000
4
4,624
40,075
$700,000
4
3,673
54,885
–
–
–
–
1,174,813

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