SOLD BY REDFIN MAR 9, 2023

Off Market Mar 2023 for $221K

$297,013

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,473/mo

•

1,142

sq ft

2700 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

1.11 acresLot Size

$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Seller's agent

Pam Lewis Redfin Corporation

Bought with Beth Marks • Compass -- Cary

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:TMLS #2492975

Redfin Estimate

$297,013

$76K since sold in March 2023$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 21.3% lower than the average sale price ($377K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$288,500
A
3 beds1 bath1,084 sq ft
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 10, 2026
$470,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,646 sq ft
8521 Applecross Cir, Apex, NC 27539
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 10, 2026
$357,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,330 sq ft
5408 Doe Ln, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$299,000
D
2 beds1 bath965 sq ft
2642 Meyerswood Dr, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$420,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,635 sq ft
8509 Wanstraw Way, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$430,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,791 sq ft
5405 Doemont Dr, Apex, NC 27539

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Market trends in 27539, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$655K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

4 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 2700 Optimist Farm Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2492975

Mar 9, 2023

Sold

$221,000

$194/sq ft

Feb 5, 2023

Contingent

—

Feb 1, 2023

Listed

$220,000

$193/sq ft

TMLS #2217507

Jan 18, 2019

Sold

$110,000

$96/sq ft

Jan 4, 2019

Contingent

—

Jan 4, 2019

Relisted

—

Nov 14, 2018

Contingent

—

Oct 2, 2018

Listed

$125,000

$109/sq ft

+15

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

Stories

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.

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
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Primary Downstairs, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Masonite
Building Area Total: 1142.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1142.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.11
Lot Size Area: 1.11
Lot Size Dimensions: 344x190x297x109
Lot Size Square Feet: 48351.6
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 806.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Heat Pump

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0

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 Lake Wheeler Rd, right onto Optimist Farm Rd
Latitude: 35.659402
Longitude: -78.727667
Postal Code: 27539

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,072
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Wake County
APN: 0689.03 04 9942 000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2023-03-09
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-15T01:52:31Z

Around this home

Schools

West Lake Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

West Lake Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

Middle Creek High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

57% 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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Estimated sale price

$283,000 – $342,000

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Home values near 2700 Optimist Farm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4301 New Brighton Drive, Apex, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1770 Sq. Ft.	$481,592
4201 Johnson Pond Road, Apex, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2252 Sq. Ft.	$471,632

Address	Redfin Estimate
4305 New Brighton Drive, Apex, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$421,701
4216 New Brighton Drive, Apex, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1653 Sq. Ft.	$446,921

Address	Redfin Estimate
4308 Johnson Pond Road, Apex, NC - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$271,143
4204 New Brighton Drive, Apex, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$516,834

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