Desirable location on Optimist Farm Road near schools. Quick commute to Raleigh and 540 is coming nearby! Great Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 large decks and 12x16 shed! Granite Counters in the kitchen! . 69 Acre lot with Fenced back yard! Large Utility Room!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Krista Abshure• Fathom Realty NC
Bought with Amandalin Cannon• Keller Williams Central
MOVE IN READY! Cute sun-filled brick ranch nestled on large home site in fabulous location. Freshly painted both inside and out. Nice kitchen offers granite countertops and new appliances! Spacious family room. Tiered deck for entertaining. Wonderful flat backyard with garden area and detached 16x12 storage barn. Fenced in yard. Great value - don't miss this one!
Public Records
May 28, 1993
Sold
$82,500
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1984
Sold
$65,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,113 (+3.0%)
$125,000 + $202,242
$327,242
2024
$2,052 (+20.4%)
$125,000 + $202,242
$327,242
2023
$1,705 (+7.9%)
$125,000 + $202,242
$327,242
2022
$1,581 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2021
$1,538 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2020
$1,513 (+5.9%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2019
$1,429 (+8.7%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2018
$1,315 (+5.5%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2017
$1,247 (+2.1%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2016
$1,221 (+3.3%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2015
$1,182 (+5.4%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2014
$1,121 (+7.0%)
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
2013
$1,048
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
2012
$1,048
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
2011
$1,048
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
Tax history for 2833 Optimist Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,113 (+3.0%)
$125,000 + $202,242
$327,242
2024
$2,052 (+20.4%)
$125,000 + $202,242
$327,242
2023
$1,705 (+7.9%)
$125,000 + $202,242
$327,242
2022
$1,581 (+2.7%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2021
$1,538 (+1.7%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2020
$1,513 (+5.9%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2019
$1,429 (+8.7%)
$60,000 + $156,085
$216,085
2018
$1,315 (+5.5%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2017
$1,247 (+2.1%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2016
$1,221 (+3.3%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2015
$1,182 (+5.4%)
$56,000 + $116,572
$172,572
2014
$1,121 (+7.0%)
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
2013
$1,048
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
2012
$1,048
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
2011
$1,048
$56,000 + $111,389
$167,389
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,233
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0679.04 94 2782 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: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Directions: From Fuquay - Starting at N Main, L @ Wilbur jones rd, continue onto Johnsons Pond, L @ Optimist Farm. Home is on the Left From Raleigh - Take US 401 S towards Fuquay Varina, R @ Manor Ridge rd, L @ Lake Wheeler, R @ Donny Brook, L @ Optimist Farm
Latitude: 35.658741
Longitude: -78.733042
Postal Code: 27539
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,233
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Wake County
APN: 0679.04 94 2782 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-02-04
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T06:17:30Z
Around this home
Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
58% 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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Estimated sale price
$360,000 – $436,000
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