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$550,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,346 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.29 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 2116 Purnell Rd

General

  • Price: $550,000
  • Taxes: $3,701 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2218
  • MLS ID: 10166809
  • Updated: 10/1/2026
  • Added to Site: 148 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • 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
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Primary Bedroom
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Wood, Other

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Scre

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad

Location

  • County: Wake
  • Subdivision: Horsecreek

School Information

  • Elementary School: Wake - Richland Creek Elementary School
  • Middle School: Wake - Wake Forest Middle School
  • High School: Wake - Wake Forest High School

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Well: Yes

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Traditional
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Building Size: 3346
  • Square Feet: 3,346
  • Living Area: 3,346 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,346 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1987

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.29
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 56,192
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Zoning: R-40W

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,701.3
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • APN: 184203012738000 0110560
  • Lot Number: 28

Listed by Smart Choice Realty Company, Samara Presley (919) 883-7451

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    Smart Choice Realty Company

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Schools serving 2116 Purnell Rd

School District:Wake County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Richland Creek Elementary School
840 Wallridge Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
PK-50.5 mi
Wake Forest Middle School
1800 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
6-83.6 mi
Wake Forest High School
420 West Stadium Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587
9-121.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 2116 Purnell Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2026
Price Reduced
$550,000
-3.49%
MLS
8/28/2026
Price Reduced
$569,900
-3.39%
MLS
8/13/2026
Price Reduced
$589,900
-1.67%
MLS
5/21/2026
Price Reduced
$599,900
-4.02%
MLS
5/13/2026
Listed
$625,000
57.83%
MLS
1/27/2026
Sold
$396,000
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Tax History for 2116 Purnell Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,701
3%
$575,563
—
2024
$3,594
21%
$575,563
52%
2023
$2,976
8%
$379,075
—
2022
$2,758
3%
$379,075
—
2021
$2,684
2%
$379,075
—
2020
$2,639
6%
$379,075
26%
2019
$2,481
9%
$301,374
—
2018
$2,282
6%
$301,374
—
2017
$2,163
2%
$301,374
—
2016
$2,119
-1%
$301,374
-2%
2015
$2,149
5%
$306,543
—
2014
$2,037
7%
$306,543
—
2013
$1,902
—
$306,543
—
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Listed by Smart Choice Realty Company, Samara Presley (919) 883-7451

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2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (MLS# 10166809) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 2116 Purnell Road is currently listed for $550,000 and was received on May 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 2116 Purnell Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wake Forest? You can browse all Wake Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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