Endless possibilities on over an acre of flat land in an excellent location at the corner of Optimist Farm Rd and Johnson Pond Rd. The 2 bedroom, 1 bath home was built in 1910 and offers great potential! The current owners have enjoyed living off the land with numerous fresh gardens – come and create your own personal homestead! Perfect for owner occupant or investor looking to capitalize on the potential of the location. Excellent proximity to shopping, dining and recreation. Home being sold in its current condition and seller will not make any repairs. CASH OFFERS ONLY! Curtain rods do not convey.
DESIRABLE LOCATION! This home, built in approximately 1910, is set on 1.11 flat acres at the corner of Optimist Farm Rd and Johnson Pond with Well and Septic. Home is being sold in "As-is" condition.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,418 (+3.0%)
$161,000 + $57,606
$218,606
2024
$1,378 (+58.6%)
$161,000 + $57,606
$218,606
2023
$868 (+7.8%)
$91,150 + $26,146
$117,296
2022
$806 (+2.7%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2021
$785 (+1.7%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2020
$772 (−1.7%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2019
$785 (+8.6%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2018
$723 (+5.4%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2017
$686 (+2.1%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2016
$672 (−28.5%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2015
$940 (+5.5%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2014
$891 (+6.9%)
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
2013
$833
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
2012
$833
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
2011
$833
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
Tax history for 2700 Optimist Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,418 (+3.0%)
$161,000 + $57,606
$218,606
2024
$1,378 (+58.6%)
$161,000 + $57,606
$218,606
2023
$868 (+7.8%)
$91,150 + $26,146
$117,296
2022
$806 (+2.7%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2021
$785 (+1.7%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2020
$772 (−1.7%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2019
$785 (+8.6%)
$91,150 + $17,668
$108,818
2018
$723 (+5.4%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2017
$686 (+2.1%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2016
$672 (−28.5%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2015
$940 (+5.5%)
$86,600 + $7,076
$93,676
2014
$891 (+6.9%)
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
2013
$833
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
2012
$833
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
2011
$833
$82,150 + $50,325
$132,475
*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
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.11 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,072
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0689.03 04 9942 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
Nov 9, 2020 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 5, 2019 • Final
Residential or farm trade permit. electrical, mechanical or plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator