$ 550,000 2116 Purnell Road Wake Forest, NC

MLS: 10166809   Type: Single Family   County: Wake   City: Wake Forest   Neighborhood: Horsecreek   Zip: 27587   Style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Traditional  

Mortgage $2,582 /mo

Beds

Baths

Half Baths

Sqr Footage

Acres

Built

3

2

1

3,346

1.29

1987

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.

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Wake - Richland Creek
Distance: N/A Miles
Wake - Wake Forest
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Wake - Wake Forest
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Price History

8/28/2026 Listed $569,900
9/19/2026 3% - $550,000

Sewer 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

Interior Features

Interior 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

Exterior Features

Exterior 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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Location & Address

Kristi Sutton
50-6 Neuse River Parkway
Clayton, NC
919-796-6199