OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2022 for $440K

$500,844

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,760/mo

•

2,004

sq ft

2901 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539

About this home

Build memories in this lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in Apex. Hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings welcome you into a thoughtful floor plan. The living room transitions seamlessly into a bright kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances. The primary bedroom enjoys an en suite bathroom and a walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a laundry room, a bonus room, and a backyard with a covered patio and a barn. Enjoy easy access to dining, retail, schools, and major freeways for easy commuting.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

0.72 acresLot Size

$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Brannon Whitesell • Zillow Homes Inc

Bought with Judy Thanhauser • Pinnacle Group Realty

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:TMLS #2415689

Redfin Estimate

$500,844

$60K since sold in January 2022$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 13% higher than the average sale price ($443K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$427,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,833 sq ft
2828 Cornerstone Ridge Dr, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$439,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,653 sq ft
4216 New Brighton Dr, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$430,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,791 sq ft
5405 Doemont Dr, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$565,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,184 sq ft
4404 New Brighton Dr, Apex, NC 27539
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 10, 2026
$357,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,330 sq ft
5408 Doe Ln, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$440,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
4532 Johnson Pond Rd, 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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134

11 MoM

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Front door opens to living room open to dining area and kitchen around the corner. 3 bedrooms and two full bathrooms are downstairs a halway on the right side of the house. The left side of the house appears to be a series of additions which include...
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Sale history for 2901 Optimist Farm Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 20, 2022

Sold

$441,000

$220/sq ft

TMLS #2415689

Jan 20, 2022

Sold

$440,814

$220/sq ft

Dec 15, 2021

Pending

—

Dec 10, 2021

Price Changed

$443,800

$221/sq ft

Oct 26, 2021

Listed

$447,200

$223/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 23, 2021

Sold

$450,500

$225/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 25, 2019

Sold

$297,500

$148/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 23, 2000

Sold

$160,500

$80/sq ft

TMLS #563452

Oct 23, 2000

Sold

$160,300

$80/sq ft

Oct 23, 2000

Sold

$160,300

$80/sq ft

Aug 4, 2000

Listed

$154,900

$77/sq ft

Aug 4, 2000

Listed

$154,900

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 13, 1984

Sold

$64,500

$32/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,675 (+3.0%)

$125,000 + $290,097

$415,097

2024

$2,598 (+20.7%)

$125,000 + $290,097

$415,097

2023

$2,153 (+7.9%)

$125,000 + $290,097

$415,097

2022

$1,996 (+2.7%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2021

$1,942 (+1.7%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2020

$1,910 (+8.6%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2019

$1,760 (+8.7%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2018

$1,619 (+5.5%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2017

$1,535 (+2.1%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2016

$1,503 (+7.5%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2015

$1,398 (+5.4%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2014

$1,326 (+9.0%)

$56,000 + $142,557

$198,557

2013

$1,217

$56,000 + $138,930

$194,930

2012

$1,217

$56,000 + $138,930

$194,930

2011

$1,217

$56,000 + $138,930

$194,930

Tax history for 2901 Optimist Farm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,675 (+3.0%)

$125,000 + $290,097

$415,097

2024

$2,598 (+20.7%)

$125,000 + $290,097

$415,097

2023

$2,153 (+7.9%)

$125,000 + $290,097

$415,097

2022

$1,996 (+2.7%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2021

$1,942 (+1.7%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2020

$1,910 (+8.6%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2019

$1,760 (+8.7%)

$60,000 + $213,578

$273,578

2018

$1,619 (+5.5%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2017

$1,535 (+2.1%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2016

$1,503 (+7.5%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2015

$1,398 (+5.4%)

$56,000 + $157,022

$213,022

2014

$1,326 (+9.0%)

$56,000 + $142,557

$198,557

2013

$1,217

$56,000 + $138,930

$194,930

2012

$1,217

$56,000 + $138,930

$194,930

2011

$1,217

$56,000 + $138,930

$194,930

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.72 Acres

Year renovated

1995

Sq. Ft.

1,983

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wake County

APN

0679.04 84 9797 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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2004.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2004.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.72
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Lot Size Dimensions: See Wake GIS
Lot Size Square Feet: 31363.2
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1910.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air

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: Head south on US-401 S toward Oakvale St. Turn right onto Ransdell Rd. Turn left onto Donny Brook Rd. Slight left onto Optimist Farm Rd.
Latitude: 35.658769
Longitude: -78.733956
Postal Code: 27539

Community Information
Senior Community: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,983
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Wake County
APN: 0679.04 84 9797 000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-01-20
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T07:48:21.000Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2022-01-20T08:04:24.000Z

Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 447200.0

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 • 1.6mi

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

61% 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

$476,000 – $576,000

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Home values near 2901 Optimist Farm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2840 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$391,445
2905 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1603 Sq. Ft.	$389,423

Address	Redfin Estimate
2921 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1353 Sq. Ft.	$356,140
2841 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$379,233

Address	Redfin Estimate
2925 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$406,681
2825 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$338,192

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