Great home on TWO LOTS covering over 6 acres with direct access to the historic American Tobacco Trail. Embrace the tranquility in your own backyard with over 22 miles of cycling, hiking, exploring, and horseback riding at your doorstep! The centerpiece of this property is a sprawling 4-bedroom 4-bath split ranch-style residence that spans over 4,300 square feet and includes a finished live-in walk out basement, carport and deep garage for extra storage. Step inside to a welcoming foyer and an expansive family room suited for gatherings with its majestic cathedral ceiling, skylights, and a large wood-burning fireplace. One side of the home offers an expansive bonus/office space for remote work or private study and adjoining flex space perfect for a home gym, library, crafting or meditation. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. The kitchen is centered and features two pantries, adjoining breakfast area and separate dining room that opens to the large family room. Easily and seamlessly extend your entertainment area into the fully covered and conditioned 4-season porch or step outside onto the large private deck. The main bedroom retreat features a cedar lined walk-in closet with bath that includes a large dual sink countertop, soaking tub, and walk-in shower for the ultimate in relaxation. Two additional bedrooms with cedar lined walk-in closets and full bath complete the upstairs living space. Downstairs, a fully finished walkout basement/bedroom adds nearly 1,000 square feet of additional living space and includes a mini kitchen and full bath. This is perfect for multi-generational families, game nights, movie screenings, or hosting large gatherings. Slip out the sliding doors and embrace nature at its finest with a fenced in yard. The cedar and stone exterior exude rustic charm, complemented by landscaped grounds. Only a short hike down a picturesque path in the woods puts you right in the middle of the American Tobacco Trail. It's just amazing. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from the historic downtown Apex, brimming with shopping and dining options, while easy access to I-540 ensures a swift commute to RDU Airport in under 20 minutes. Experience the epitome of country living with urban convenience at this exceptional property, where the possibilities are as limitless as the surrounding natural beauty. Don't miss your chance to make this extraordinary estate yours. Schedule your private tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
6.16 acresLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marti Hampton• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Julia Newbold• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Ranch style home with finished basement on 6 acres of serenity & easy tobacco trail access all within 5 minutes of restaurants, shopping & theater. The bright fresh decor includes flowing hardwoods, grand stone fireplace, in-law/ teen suite & basement bonus room with kitchenette/wet bar. Desired Schools too! (note: 2 tax parcels sold as 1) 2nd parcel could make a great horse farm.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,054 (+3.0%)
$359,430 + $582,065
$941,495
2024
$5,879 (+23.0%)
$359,430 + $583,975
$943,405
2023
$4,780 (+7.9%)
$359,430 + $583,975
$943,405
2022
$4,429 (+2.8%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2021
$4,310 (+1.7%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2020
$4,238 (+9.2%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2019
$3,880 (+8.8%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2018
$3,567 (+5.5%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2017
$3,381 (+2.1%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2016
$3,312 (+17.7%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2015
$2,814 (+8.0%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2014
$2,606
$109,415 + $292,962
$402,377
Tax history for 1421 Flying Hawk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,054 (+3.0%)
$359,430 + $582,065
$941,495
2024
$5,879 (+23.0%)
$359,430 + $583,975
$943,405
2023
$4,780 (+7.9%)
$359,430 + $583,975
$943,405
2022
$4,429 (+2.8%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2021
$4,310 (+1.7%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2020
$4,238 (+9.2%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2019
$3,880 (+8.8%)
$192,720 + $417,768
$610,488
2018
$3,567 (+5.5%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2017
$3,381 (+2.1%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2016
$3,312 (+17.7%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2015
$2,814 (+8.0%)
$148,145 + $324,546
$472,691
2014
$2,606
$109,415 + $292,962
$402,377
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
268,329
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
4,324
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0722.01 06 7493 000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 6, 2025.
R-80W
Residential-80 Watershed District
The R-80W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Sep 25, 2030 • Active
Permit for residential wastewater (septic)
Relocate septic tanks and a pump to the rear of a new addition and connect them to the existing distribution box and drainfield. Construct a two-story addition on the left side of the building, including a garage slab and an upper-level accessory dwelling unit with a bedroom.
ADU
Plumbing
Dec 22, 2026 • Active
Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
Bury a propane tank and trench a gas line to a stub out.
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Down Draft, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Bar, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smart Thermostat, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet, Wired for Sound
Cooling Information: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Varies by Unit
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: Trail(s)
School Information
Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
High School: Wake County Schools
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Raleigh take US 1 South / US-64 W, take Exit 98B and continue straight for 8 miles, turn RIGHT onto Flying Hawk Road, Home will be 1 mile down the road to the RIGHT.