5724 Purnell Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587Welcome to this beautiful 3 story home nestled on nearly 3 acres of private, wooded land creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. As you approach the property, you will be captivated by the perfectly landscaped lot complete with a lawn irrigation system and a canine electric fence so that your pets can safely enjoy the spacious yard. The home itself is protected by an ADT alarm system and boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths, as well as a bonus room on the third floor. This home has been meticulously maintained by the current owner with recent updates including new roof (2017), whole house water softener, new hot water heater (2021), new water pump (2021), new LeafFilter gutter protection (2020), new composite decking (2021), and a new automatic whole house generator (2023) for uninterrupted power supply during emergencies or power outages. A 500 gallon propane tank powers the generator, gas fires and the grill. TruGreen, Orkin (termites), and Sears master protection agreements are pre-paid for the rest of the year and will transfer to buyer, as well as a pre-paid fall HVAC service set for November.
$595,000
3 bedrooms
2 full, 2 half bathrooms
2.97 acres
2,649 square feet
$225 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Brick
- Door Features Storm Door(s)
- Exterior Features Rain Gutters, Lighting
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 2.97
- Parking Features Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Garage, Attached
- Patio And Porch Features Porch, Covered, Deck
- Structure Type Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,649
- Appliances Gas Range, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Softener, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Washer, Water Purifier
- Basement Crawl Space
- Cooling Attic Fan, Zoned
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room, Gas Log
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Heating Electric, Zoned
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Separate Shower, High Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity, Water Closet
- Laundry Features Main Level, Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 11
- Window Features Skylight(s)
- Lot Features Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Secluded, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 2849
- Water Source Well
- Year Built 1996
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1996
- NeighborhoodNot in a Subdivision
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - Brassfield
- Middle SchoolWake - Wakefield
- High SchoolWake - Wakefield
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