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$550,000 Est. $3,790/mo — Get pre-qualified
3beds 2.5baths 3,346sq ft 1.29acres

2116 Purnell Road · Wake Forest, NC 27587

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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.

Features & Amenities

Living Area3,346 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms3
Baths2.5
HeatingElectric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Dual, Electric, Zoned
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Wood, Other
FireplaceBedroom,Family Room,Gas,Gas Log,Primary Bedroom
AppliancesDishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater
Interior FeaturesBookcases, 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
LaundryInside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Virtual TourOpen Virtual Tour
Exterior FeaturesRain Gutters
StyleCape Cod, Colonial, Traditional
Year Built1987
ConstructionWood Siding
RoofShingle
FoundationRaised, Crawlspace
ParkingAttached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
StatusActive
Lot Size1.29 Acres
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
SubdivisionHorsecreek
CountyWake
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Last UpdatedOct 1, 2026
SewerSeptic Tank
Water SourceWell
HOANo
ElementaryWake - Richland Creek Elementary School Elementary School
MiddleWake - Wake Forest Middle School Middle School
HighWake - Wake Forest High School High School
Presented By: Smart Choice Realty Company; sam@smartpeoplelivehere.com

Location

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Pricing History

DateEventPriceChange
Oct 1, 2026 Price Reduced $569,900 → $550,000 ▾ $19,900 (3.5%)

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