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$599,900

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
N/A
Year built
1948
8525 Purnell Ridge Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Listed by EXP Realty LLC

Highlights

Property type
Single Family Residence
Lot size
4.6 acres
Garage
2 spaces
On market
28 days
  • Fireplace

About this home

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.

Property details

MLS
Doorify MLS
MLS #
10193889
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Purnell Ridge
Status
Active
Days on market
28
On market date
September 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
4.6 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
North Forest Pines Elementary
5.71 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
539
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Wakefield Middle
5.59 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
921
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
18.59 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
342
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Wake County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Wake Forest's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not available for this area.

24
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.8 / 20 -- Least walkable

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Wake Forest, from live MLS data.

On the market 28 days -- 61 fewer days than Wake Forest's current average of 89 days.
For reference, the median list price across 592 active listings in Wake Forest right now is $510,000.

Mortgage calculator

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Adjust tax / insurance estimates
Est. monthly payment
$3,763/mo
$119,980 down
$479,920 loan
Principal & interest$3,113
Property tax (est.)$500
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS. Last updated October 8, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.