2505 Optimist Farm Rd is a 1,522 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Apex data, we estimate the home's value is $387,357.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$387,357
$13K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 16% lower than the average sale price ($461K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,922 (+3.0%)
$80,000 + $217,336
$297,336
2024
$1,866 (+11.6%)
$80,000 + $217,336
$297,336
2023
$1,673 (+7.9%)
$80,000 + $217,336
$297,336
2022
$1,551 (+2.7%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2021
$1,510 (+1.7%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2020
$1,485 (+9.4%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2019
$1,357 (+8.7%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2018
$1,249 (+5.4%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2017
$1,184 (+2.1%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2016
$1,160 (+1.4%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2015
$1,144 (+5.4%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2014
$1,085 (+6.9%)
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
2013
$1,015
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
2012
$1,015
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
2011
$1,015
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
Tax history for 2505 Optimist Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,922 (+3.0%)
$80,000 + $217,336
$297,336
2024
$1,866 (+11.6%)
$80,000 + $217,336
$297,336
2023
$1,673 (+7.9%)
$80,000 + $217,336
$297,336
2022
$1,551 (+2.7%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2021
$1,510 (+1.7%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2020
$1,485 (+9.4%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2019
$1,357 (+8.7%)
$58,000 + $153,975
$211,975
2018
$1,249 (+5.4%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2017
$1,184 (+2.1%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2016
$1,160 (+1.4%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2015
$1,144 (+5.4%)
$48,000 + $115,748
$163,748
2014
$1,085 (+6.9%)
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
2013
$1,015
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
2012
$1,015
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
2011
$1,015
$48,000 + $113,973
$161,973
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,522
Building Sq. Ft: 1,522
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SAM HARRIS LD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,522
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Wake County
APN: 0689.03 24 9601 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
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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
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, 17 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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Historical weather
Apex, NC • 27539
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$368,000 – $446,000
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