Beauty surrounds you. Over 5 acres in Apex! Make this fully remodeled ranch home yours. Sip a drink at the tiki bar, enjoy the ponds, walk the paths, grow a garden. Fresh paint, new floors throughout. Open floor plan with beautiful views. Detached workshop, detached planting/craft studio, detached screened porch. All the comforts of country living while still being a short drive to RTP, Jordan Lake and everything the Triangle area has to offer.
Beauty surrounds you. Over 5 acres in Apex! Make this fully remodeled ranch home yours. Sip a drink at the tiki bar, enjoy the ponds, walk the paths, grow a garden. Fresh paint, new floors throughout. Open floor plan with beautiful views. Detached workshop, detached planting/craft studio, detached screened porch. All the comforts of country living while still being a short drive to RTP, Jordan Lake and everything the Triangle area has to offer.
Public Records
Jan 15, 2016
Sold
$358,000
$193/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,264 (+4.1%)
$165,402 + $219,169
$384,571
2022
$3,137 (+1.2%)
$165,402 + $219,218
$384,620
2021
$3,098 (+7.6%)
$165,402 + $219,218
$384,620
2020
$2,879
$165,402 + $219,218
$384,620
2019
$2,879 (+6.1%)
$172,385 + $181,578
$353,963
2017
$2,713
$172,385 + $181,578
$353,963
Tax history for 232 Tortoise Shell Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,264 (+4.1%)
$165,402 + $219,169
$384,571
2022
$3,137 (+1.2%)
$165,402 + $219,218
$384,620
2021
$3,098 (+7.6%)
$165,402 + $219,218
$384,620
2020
$2,879
$165,402 + $219,218
$384,620
2019
$2,879 (+6.1%)
$172,385 + $181,578
$353,963
2017
$2,713
$172,385 + $181,578
$353,963
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.17 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,596
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chatham County
APN
0060695
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R-1
WATERSHED PROTECTION OVERLAY
Residential District
This district is primarily for low to moderate density residential development within the residential-agricultural areas of the jurisdiction.
Zone overlays
FUTURE Jordan Lake Watershed District
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Interior Features: Storage
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 1854.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1854.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.17
Lot Size Area: 5.17
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot Size Square Feet: 225205.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 3098.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 200.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance
School Information
Elementary School: Chatham - N Chatham
Middle Or Junior School: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard
High School: Chatham - Seaforth
Location Information
County Or Parish: Chatham
Directions: From Cary go north on Hwy 55, left on Green Hope School Road, right on Green Level Church Road, left onto Morrisville Parkway, right on East Ferrell Road, left on Turtle Creek Farm Road, Right on Tortoise Shell Drive.
Latitude: 35.805977
Longitude: -78.935272
Postal Code: 27523
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Chatham County
APN: 0060695
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-12-01
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-15T16:45:50Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T08:37:20Z
Around this home
Schools
North Chatham Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
9/10
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.0mi
6/10
Seaforth High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Apex, NC • 27523
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$635,000 – $769,000
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