8525 Purnell Ridge Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587Rare 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.
$615,000
3 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
4.6 acres
2,586 square feet
$238 per square foot
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Block, Brick, Glass, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing None
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 4.6
- Other Structures Shed(s)
- Patio And Porch Features Deck
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,586
- Appliances Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Dryer, 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
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
- Fireplaces Total 2
- Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Linoleum, Vinyl
- Heating Gas Pack, Heat Pump, Propane
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Crown Molding, Dining L, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Shower Only, Storage, Track Lighting
- Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
- Rooms Total 12
- Window Features Blinds, Wood Frames
- Lot Features Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Wetlands, Wooded
- Tax Annual Amount 3529.62
- Water Source Private, Well
- Year Built 1948
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1948
- NeighborhoodPurnell Ridge
- CountyWake
- AreaWake Forest
- Elementary SchoolWake - North Forest Pines Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Wakefield Middle
- High SchoolWake - Wakefield High
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. All Rights Reserved. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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