A Diamond in the Rough Find in Apex w/ 12+ acres of beautiful NC scenery! Two Ponds w/ Serene Living! All Brick Home has Good Bones!! No HOA! Has unfinished sq footage in walk-up attic! Bring your Imagination to See how this Home can be Transformed into Your Beautiful Home especially as Listing Price at Half the Tax Value! Home & Land can also be a fantasitc Investment Opportunity! Come See and Own a Piece of Apex Country Living! Take gloves and possible mask for showing as property is not clean/smell.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
12.12 acresLot Size
$505Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Keith Bliss• Keller Williams Realty Cary
Bought with Keith Bliss• Keller Williams Realty Cary
A Diamond in the Rough Find in Apex w/ 12+ acres of beautiful NC scenery! Two Ponds w/ Serene Living! All Brick Home has Good Bones!! No HOA! Has unfinished sq footage in walk-up attic! Bring your Imagination to See how this Home can be Transformed into Your Beautiful Home especially as Listing Price at Half the Tax Value! Home & Land can also be a fantasitc Investment Opportunity! Come See and Own a Piece of Apex Country Living! Take gloves and possible mask for showing as property is not clean/smell.
TMLS #2008155
Sep 23, 2015
Sold
$250,000
$145/sq ft
Sep 23, 2015
Sold
$250,000
$145/sq ft
May 20, 2015
Contingent
—
May 15, 2015
Listed
$250,000
$145/sq ft
May 15, 2015
Listed
$250,000
$145/sq ft
+3
You sure can Smell the Honeysuckles on this Beautiful 12.12 acres for Investment Developer Opportunity! Pasture with wildflowers. Two ponds. Hardwood Trees & More! Long Scenic Drive from the Road.
TMLS #1843062
Jul 25, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2012
Listed
$150,000
$87/sq ft
TMLS #948263
Jan 26, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2007
Listed
$200,000
$116/sq ft
TMLS #913211
Feb 15, 2007
Listed
$200,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,025 (+3.0%)
$806,000 + $289,274
$1,095,274
2024
$6,822 (+28.5%)
$806,000 + $289,274
$1,095,274
2023
$5,309 (+7.9%)
$574,540 + $289,274
$863,814
2022
$4,919 (+2.8%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2021
$4,787 (+1.7%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2020
$4,707 (+10.2%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2019
$4,270 (+8.8%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2018
$3,925 (+5.5%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2017
$3,720 (+2.1%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2016
$3,644 (−10.0%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2015
$4,050 (+5.5%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2014
$3,838 (+7.1%)
$415,800 + $164,486
$580,286
2013
$3,583 (−3.6%)
$415,800 + $164,486
$580,286
2011
$3,718
$415,800 + $164,486
$580,286
Tax history for 2504 Optimist Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,025 (+3.0%)
$806,000 + $289,274
$1,095,274
2024
$6,822 (+28.5%)
$806,000 + $289,274
$1,095,274
2023
$5,309 (+7.9%)
$574,540 + $289,274
$863,814
2022
$4,919 (+2.8%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2021
$4,787 (+1.7%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2020
$4,707 (+10.2%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2019
$4,270 (+8.8%)
$486,580 + $191,734
$678,314
2018
$3,925 (+5.5%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2017
$3,720 (+2.1%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2016
$3,644 (−10.0%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2015
$4,050 (+5.5%)
$361,200 + $159,209
$520,409
2014
$3,838 (+7.1%)
$415,800 + $164,486
$580,286
2013
$3,583 (−3.6%)
$415,800 + $164,486
$580,286
2011
$3,718
$415,800 + $164,486
$580,286
*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
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.12 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,730
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0689.01 25 4292 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
RA
Research Applications District
The RA, Research Applications district is intended to: Accommodate research and research application activities as well as related manufacturing, business, and science activities that could benefit from location in or adjacent to, and a strong association with, the Research Triangle Park or other major center of research activity; Accommodate research facilities, pilot plants, prototype production facilities, and other manufacturing operations that require the continual or recurrent application of research knowledge and activity as an integral part of the manufacturing process; Ensure that such facilities are developed to help provide the district a campus or park like character that emphasizes natural characteristics and landscaping; and Encourage originality and flexibility in development, and to ensure that development is properly related to its site and to surrounding developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 1730.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Property information
Living Area: 1,730
Above Grade Finished Area: 1730.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 12.12
Lot Size Area: 12.12
Lot Size Dimensions: see wake gov site
Lot Size Square Feet: 527947.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Hot Water
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Banks Road
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Lake
High School: Wake - Middle Creek
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Kildaire Farm, take LEFT Ten Ten Road, then RIGHT onto Johnson Pond, then LEFT onto Optimist Farm Road. Home is down on left!
Latitude: 35.659908
Longitude: -78.722419
Postal Code: 27539
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,730
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Wake County
APN: 0689.01 25 4292 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2015-09-23
Around this home
Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$830,000 – $1.00M
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