Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,251 sqft$143/sqft
5616 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.98 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$143/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Completely renovated ranch with amazing finished basement on 2.98 acres in New Light area. New in 2020: Dual zone HVAC, flooring, lighting, well pump, hot water heater, quartz counters, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, renovated luxury bathrooms, spacious screened deck, crown molding, shiplap foyer, & recessed lighting throughout. Wired gas generator. Endless possibilities in the finished basement with over 1,300 sf w/ additional washer/dryer hookups and full bath!Completely renovated ranch with amazing finished basement on 2.98 acres in New Light area. New in 2020: Dual zone HVAC, flooring, lighting, well pump, hot water heater, quartz counters, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, renovated luxury bathrooms, spacious screened deck, crown molding, shiplap foyer, & recessed lighting throughout. Wired gas generator. Endless possibilities in the finished basement with over 1,300 sf w/ additional washer/dryer hookups and full bath!
  • Listed by: Collin J Brown • Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Listing closed: 02/16/2021 12:00 AM • Source: TRIANGLEMLS, MLS#: 2360610

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$555,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Wake Forest, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 5616 Purnell Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,993 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wake County
  • Subdivision: Not in a Subdivision
  • HOA Fees: $.00
  • Association Fee2: $.00
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Lot Size: 2.98 AC / 129,808 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From N. Raleigh take Creedmoor Rd (Hwy 50) then east on Hwy 98. Then left onto Ghoston, then left onto New Light. Then right onto Purnell. Home on the left. From Wake Forest take 98 West to right on Stony Hill. Then left on Purnell house on righ
  • Cross Street: 16x10.3
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 36.016911
  • Longitude: -78.633195
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,993.00
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Wakefield
  • High School: Wake - Wakefield
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Carport, DW/Asphalt, Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 485 x 250 x 520 x 230
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1393.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Utilities
  • Gas: Gas LP
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Partial Brick, Vinyl Ext
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Partial Brick, Vinyl Ext, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: MultiLevel
  • Basement Description: Finished, Partially Finished
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas LP
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Interior: 1 Carport, DW/Asphalt, Garage, Partial Brick, Vinyl Ext, In Basement
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, In Basement, 1 Carport, DW/Asphalt, Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 5616 Purnell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690934519

$465,000

+29.8% / yr

Feb 16, 2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2360610

$465,000
Feb 16, 2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2360610

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690934519

$465,000

+29.8% / yr

02/16/2021

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #2360610

$465,000
02/16/2021

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #2360610

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

Public Records for 5616 Purnell Road

Taxable ValueLand$183,150Additions$403,389Total$586,539
Tax Record2025$3,772 ($314 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,129 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,129 SqFtStories1Lot Size129,809 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982Year Renovated2020ZoningR-80WCountyWAKEAPN1802.02-85-5344 0099930Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5616 Purnell Road

This home is within Wake County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Brassfield Elementary
PublicK 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: 5616 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
$465,000
3
3,251
129,808
$277,100
3
1,477
87,120
$595,000
3
2,649
129,373
$334,900
4
2,880
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3,110
60,984
$225,000
87,120

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