Rare acreage, privacy, and future potential in Wake Forest! Tucked away on approximately 4.60 wooded acres, 8525 Purnell Ridge Road offers the peaceful setting buyers dream about—with a long private drive, mature trees, and a home surrounded by nature. Offering approximately 2,586 heated square feet, the home features 5 bedrooms, multiple living and gathering spaces, two fireplaces, extensive built-ins, stainless steel appliances, and a two-car garage. The spacious kitchen opens naturally to the home's living areas, while the large rear deck creates an inviting place to entertain, relax, or simply enjoy the wooded surroundings. Step outside to discover established landscaping, garden areas, and a charming koi pond that adds to the property's private retreat feel. What truly sets this property apart is the land. With R-80W zoning, the approximately 4.60-acre parcel offers room to spread out, create gardens or outdoor recreation space, and enjoy a level of privacy increasingly difficult to find. Wake County has confirmed the property can be subdivided into two lots, creating the opportunity for a second homesite and adding meaningful flexibility and long-term potential for the next owner. Live in the existing home while preserving the surrounding acreage, explore a future homesite for family, or investigate the possibilities offered by subdivision. A distinctive combination of acreage, privacy, established living space, and future potential.
For sale
$615,000
8525 Purnell Ridge Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3beds
2,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
4.6 Acres Lot
$591,000 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days
- 687
- 43
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tyler Chestnutt 919-889-7791,
EXP Realty LLC,
Eric Blayne Struble 919-337-5450,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Doorify MLS,MLS#: 10193889
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 208.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 17.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 14.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 103 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.3
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 27.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.4 x 6.2
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 45.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 8.4
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 15.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 16.0
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 19.5
Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane, Gas Pack
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dryer, Down Draft, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Trash Compactor, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Track Lighting, Dining L, Shower Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Linoleum, Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds, Wood Frames
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,586
- Total interior livable area: 2,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,586
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4.6 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Wetlands, Wooded
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 181202662695000 0175653
- Zoning: R-80W
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick, Glass, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Crawlspace
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected, Septic Available, Septic Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Purnell Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $532,084
- Annual tax amount: $3,529
- Date on market: 9/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$591,000
$561,000 - $621,000
$2,814/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $615,000+4141.4%$238/sqft |
Source:  Doorify MLS #10193889 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/1989 | Sold | $14,500$6/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,423 +3% | $532,084 |
| 2024 | $3,324 +18% | $532,084 +48.3% |
| 2023 | $2,817 +7.9% | $358,691 |
| 2022 | $2,610 +2.8% | $358,691 |
| 2021 | $2,541 +1.7% | $358,691 |
| 2020 | $2,499 +2.5% | $358,691 +21.1% |
| 2019 | $2,438 | $296,096 |
| 2018 | $2,438 +14.7% | $296,096 |
| 2017 | $2,125 +2.1% | $296,096 |
| 2016 | $2,082 -3.4% | $296,096 -3.7% |
| 2015 | $2,156 +5.5% | $307,553 |
| 2014 | $2,044 | $307,553 |
| 2013 | -- | $307,553 |
| 2012 | -- | $307,553 |
| 2011 | -- | $307,553 |
| 2010 | -- | $307,553 |
| 2009 | -- | $307,553 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 27587
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wake - North Forest Pines Elementary
- Middle: Wake - Wakefield Middle
- High: Wake - Wakefield High
Source: Doorify MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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