Front of Structure - 2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, Wake Forest
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Primary Bedroom - 2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, Wake Forest
Primary Bedroom - 2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, Wake Forest
Primary Bedroom - 2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, Wake Forest
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Plan - 2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587, Wake Forest
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$589,900

2116 Purnell Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Listed by Samara Presley · Smart Choice Realty Company
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1987

About this home

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. A preferred lender is offering up to a 1% lender credit that may be applied toward eligible closing costs or an interest-rate buydown.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
10166809
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Horsecreek
Status
Active
Days on market
34
On market date
July 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
1.29 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Richland Creek Elementary
0.51 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
476
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Wake County Schools
Middle
Wake Forest Middle School
3.67 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
1,122
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
18.73 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

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$117,980 down
$471,920 loan
Principal & interest$3,061
Property tax (est.)$492
Home insurance (est.)$150

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