Is there wildlife in Purlear, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's wildlife

Is parking easy in Purlear, NC?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Does Purlear, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Purlear, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Purlear, NC quiet?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say it's quiet

Are yards well-kept in Purlear, NC?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Purlear, NC?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in Purlear, NC?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Purlear, NC?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Purlear, NC?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are community events

What is 228 Rab Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC is $213,300 .

What is the price history for 228 Rab Rd?

228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC last sold for $50,000 in January 2017.

Is Purlear a buyer's or seller's market?

Purlear is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 228 Rab Rd?

The closest schools to 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC are Mount Pleasant Elementary (Pre-K, rated 3/10), West Wilkes High (rated 5/10), West Wilkes Middle (rated 3/10).

Does 228 Rab Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC has air conditioning.

Does 228 Rab Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$213,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,601 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

228 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665

Est. Refi. Payment $1,351/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 26, 2017 for $50,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$213K

Since last month

$400 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$5K (-2.2%)

Since last sale

$164K (+328%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +180% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$214K
August 2026	$214K
July 2026	$218K
June 2026	$220K
May 2026	$219K
April 2026	$217K
March 2026	$218K
February 2026	$211K
January 2026	$203K
2025
December 2025	$215K
November 2025	$216K
October 2025	$215K
September 2025	$219K
August 2025	$221K
July 2025	$221K
June 2025	$217K
May 2025	$219K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$218K
February 2025	$217K
January 2025	$216K
2024
December 2024	$214K
November 2024	$214K
October 2024	$205K
September 2024	$204K
August 2024	$195K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$201K
May 2024	$204K
April 2024	$200K
March 2024	$199K
February 2024	$193K
January 2024	$188K
2023
December 2023	$187K
November 2023	$193K
October 2023	$187K
September 2023	$189K
August 2023	$188K
July 2023	$198K
June 2023	$197K
May 2023	$181K
April 2023	$178K
March 2023	$171K
February 2023	$156K
January 2023	$150K
2022
December 2022	$152K
November 2022	$153K
October 2022	$153K
September 2022	$153K
August 2022	$153K
July 2022	$156K
June 2022	$156K
May 2022	$153K
April 2022	$147K
March 2022	$148K
February 2022	$144K
January 2022	$141K
2021
December 2021	$136K
November 2021	$135K
October 2021	$133K
September 2021	$132K
August 2021	$130K
July 2021	$131K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$101K
April 2021	$104K
March 2021	$95K
January 2021	$92K
2020
December 2020	$89K
November 2020	$88K
October 2020	$90K
September 2020	$98K
August 2020	$84K
July 2020	$84K
June 2020	$82K
May 2020	$83K
March 2020	$77K
February 2020	$66K
January 2020	$60K
2019
December 2019	$59K
November 2019	$59K
October 2019	$59K
September 2019	$59K
August 2019	$59K
July 2019	$59K
June 2019	$58K
May 2019	$58K
April 2019	$58K
March 2019	$58K
February 2019	$57K
January 2019	$57K
2018
December 2018	$57K
November 2018	$56K
October 2018	$56K
September 2018	$56K
August 2018	$56K
July 2018	$55K
June 2018	$55K
May 2018	$55K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$54K
February 2018	$54K
January 2018	$53K
2017
December 2017	$53K
November 2017	$53K
October 2017	$52K
September 2017	$52K
August 2017	$52K
July 2017	$52K
June 2017	$51K
May 2017	$51K
April 2017	$51K
March 2017	$51K
February 2017	$50K
January 2017	$50K
2016
December 2016	$54K
November 2016	$66K
October 2016	$76K
September 2016	$76K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2053 Boiling Springs Rd, Purlear, NC	0.38	Single-Family Home	$390,000	09/14/26	3	2	2,300
380 Huffman River Ln, Purlear, NC	1.40	Single-Family Home	$195,000	02/26/26	3	2	1,054
123 Hilltop Drive, Wilkesboro, NC	1.69	Single-Family Home	$248,000	09/30/25	3	2	1,510
954 Parsonsville Rd, Purlear, NC	1.71	Single-Family Home	$310,000	09/24/26	3	3	2,015
326 Dragway Rd, Wilkesboro, NC	1.76	Single-Family Home	$200,000	12/16/25	2	3	2,215
272 Hilltop Dr, Wilkesboro, NC	1.65	Single-Family Home	$2,000	07/20/26	4	3	1,632
479 Purlear Rd, Millers Creek, NC	1.68	Single-Family Home	$40,000	10/20/25	2	1	864
453 Purlear Rd, Purlear, NC	1.67	Single-Family Home	$1,500	06/19/26	3	1	1,080
337 Winfield Huffman Rd, Wilkesboro, NC	1.97	Single-Family Home	$85,000	02/13/26	2	1	1,055
433 Hamby Mountain Rd, Purlear, NC	2.08	Single-Family Home	$235,000	02/12/26	3	2	2,032

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.02	-	-	-	-	Off Market
180 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.04	$132,600	Studio	-	-	Off Market
219 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.04	$164,100	Studio	-	-	Off Market
292 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.05	$106,400	Studio	-	-	Off Market
252 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.05	$191,900	3	2	1,080	Off Market
253 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.05	$171,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
209 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.05	$150,000	Studio	-	-	Recently Sold
158 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.06	$135,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1602 Boiling Springs Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.06	$230,500	3	1	1,377	Off Market
296 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.06	$156,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
191 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.07	$127,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
445 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
283 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.07	$183,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
177 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.07	$271,800	2	2	1,456	Off Market
199 Huffman Fork Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.08	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
199 Huffman Fork Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.08	-	-	-	-	Off Market
299 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.08	$169,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1309 Huffman Fork Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.09	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1734 Boiling Springs Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.09	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1734 Boiling Springs Rd, Purlear, NC 28665	0.09	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2000

0.5 acre lot

1,601 sqft

$133/sqft

About this House

Double wide home on a permanent foundation. Large master bedroom w/extra space that could be used as a sitting room, home office or whatever you would like. The master bath has a garden tub. Skylights in both baths for lots of natural light. Roof was replaced in 2014. Two large decks w/handicapped accessibility. Storage building on property conveys. All kitchen appliances convey including washer and dryer, and for those chilly nights a cozy wood burning FP in large family room. Property also has a circle drive with lots of fruit trees and grapevines.

228 Rab Rd, Purlear, NC 28665 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,601 sqft single-family home built in 2000. It last sold for $50,000 on Jan 26, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $213,300, with a rent estimate of $1,766/month.

Home Details for 228 Rab Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Interior Details Ceiling Fan

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2000
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 26, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,000
Dec 27, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$57,900 Price decreased by 2%
Dec 6, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$59,000 Price decreased by 16%
Nov 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price decreased by 13%
Aug 31, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Feb 20, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$80,000
Sep 29, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$80,000 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$82,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$682	$133,770

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Market trends in Purlear

Last updated August 2026

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Around this home

Mount Pleasant Elementary
PK-5
Public
214 Students
Wilkes County School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
N/A
Parent Review
17y ago
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What Locals Say about Purlear

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there's wildlife
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
86 % Say it's quiet
83 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say car is needed
67 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 228 Rab Rd

What is 228 Rab Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC is $213,300.
What is the price history for 228 Rab Rd?
228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC last sold for $50,000 in January 2017.
Is Purlear a buyer's or seller's market?
Purlear is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 228 Rab Rd?
The closest schools to 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC are Mount Pleasant Elementary (Pre-K, rated 3/10), West Wilkes High (rated 5/10), West Wilkes Middle (rated 3/10).
Does 228 Rab Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC has air conditioning.
Does 228 Rab Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 228 Rab Rd in Purlear, NC has in-unit laundry.