Wake County property record for 4940 Purnell Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 4,201 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 7.48 acres (325,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,448 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1812.01-26-9562 0162616 |
| Primary APN | 1812.01-26-9562 0162616 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,201 sqft Heated Area |
| Attic Area | 367 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 325,829 sqft (7.48 acres) |
| Garage Area | 850 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 538 sqft |
| Deck Area | 497 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 0162616 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 016261601 |
| Street Address | 4940 PURNELL RD |
| City | WAKE FOREST |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27587-7520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-80W |
| Legal Description | SURVEY FOR DEAN CASEY BM1986-02228 |
| Legal Township | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEAN CASEY |
| Jurisdiction | WAKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW LIGHT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 53902 |
Source: Wake County records, as of April 18, 2024
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4940 PURNELL RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587-7520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 09951979 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Wake County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake County |
| Unified School District | Wake County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,448.00 | $696,207 Land $177,600 Building $518,607 | $696,207 Land $177,600 Building $518,607 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 7, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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