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Off Market Apr 2013 for $268K

$596,930

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,124/mo

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2,720

sq ft

3216 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

1.16 acresLot Size

$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dottie Goracke • Keller Williams Legacy

Bought with Susan Abshire • Coldwell Banker HPW

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•Source:TMLS #1839810

Redfin Estimate

$596,930

$328K since sold in April 2013$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18.6% higher than the average sale price ($503K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$500,000
A
3 beds4 baths2,997 sq ft
4004 Westwood Ln, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$430,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,791 sq ft
5405 Doemont Dr, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$735,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,891 sq ft
3533 Choplinshire Way, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD OCT 2, 2025
$535,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,812 sq ft
4008 Westwood Lane Ln, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$395,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,960 sq ft
8325 Bells Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$425,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,801 sq ft
8801 Valley Hill Ct, 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 3216 Optimist Farm Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 1, 2013

Sold

$269,000

$99/sq ft

TMLS #1839810

Apr 1, 2013

Sold

$268,500

$99/sq ft

Apr 1, 2013

Sold

$268,500

$99/sq ft

Feb 5, 2013

Contingent

—

Jun 1, 2012

Listed

$279,000

$103/sq ft

Jun 1, 2012

Listed

$279,000

$103/sq ft

TMLS #762376

Sep 1, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Aug 31, 2004

Listed

$269,900

$99/sq ft

TMLS #794928

Jun 16, 2005

Sold

$264,000

$97/sq ft

Jun 16, 2005

Sold

$264,000

$97/sq ft

May 9, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 6, 2005

Listed

$269,900

$99/sq ft

Apr 6, 2005

Listed

$269,900

$99/sq ft

TMLS #477111

Aug 28, 1998

Sold

$217,000

$80/sq ft

May 7, 1998

Listed

$224,000

$82/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 11, 1986

Sold

$97,000

$36/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 28, 1986

Sold

$21,000

$8/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,426 (+3.0%)

$165,000 + $367,442

$532,442

2024

$3,326 (+25.1%)

$165,000 + $367,442

$532,442

2023

$2,659 (+7.9%)

$165,000 + $367,442

$532,442

2022

$2,465 (+2.8%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2021

$2,399 (+1.7%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2020

$2,359 (+1.2%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2019

$2,331 (+8.8%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2018

$2,143 (+5.5%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2017

$2,032 (+2.1%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2016

$1,990 (+2.1%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2015

$1,949 (+5.5%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2014

$1,848 (+7.1%)

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

2013

$1,726

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

2012

$1,726

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

2011

$1,726

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

Tax history for 3216 Optimist Farm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,426 (+3.0%)

$165,000 + $367,442

$532,442

2024

$3,326 (+25.1%)

$165,000 + $367,442

$532,442

2023

$2,659 (+7.9%)

$165,000 + $367,442

$532,442

2022

$2,465 (+2.8%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2021

$2,399 (+1.7%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2020

$2,359 (+1.2%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2019

$2,331 (+8.8%)

$84,700 + $253,794

$338,494

2018

$2,143 (+5.5%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2017

$2,032 (+2.1%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2016

$1,990 (+2.1%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2015

$1,949 (+5.5%)

$80,300 + $202,622

$282,922

2014

$1,848 (+7.1%)

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

2013

$1,726

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

2012

$1,726

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

2011

$1,726

$74,400 + $203,469

$277,869

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.16 Acres

Year renovated

2001

Sq. Ft.

2,544

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wake County

APN

0679.02 65 0277 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

Jul 7, 2025 • Final

Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical

Electrical

HVAC

Jun 26, 2023 • Final

Residential hvac or water heater replacement

Remove and replace the existing heating and air conditioning system on the second floor. Install a new heat pump split system and perform duct modifications to upsize the return flex. Reconnect the electrical service.

HVAC

Plumbing

Water heater

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
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub Only, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Shower Only, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Tile

Room Information
Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonite
Building Area Total: 2720.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Privacy

Pool Information
Pool Features: Private

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2720.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One and One Half
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.16
Lot Size Area: 1.16
Lot Size Dimensions: 140x372x140x364
Lot Size Square Feet: 50529.6
Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Community Water

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Zoned

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
High School: Wake County Schools

Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Kildaire Farm Road South, Left on 1010, Right on Belle's Lake Road, Left on Optimist Farm Road, House on Left.
Latitude: 35.66011
Longitude: -78.743927
Postal Code: 27539

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,544
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Wake County
APN: 0679.02 65 0277 000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2013-04-01
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-16T20:16:03.000Z

Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 290000.0

Around this home

Schools

West Lake Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

West Lake Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Middle Creek High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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Apex, NC • 27539

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$568,000 – $687,000

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Home values near 3216 Optimist Farm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3221 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	—
3208 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2289 Sq. Ft.	$553,767

Address	Redfin Estimate
3304 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1412 Sq. Ft.	$380,043
3200 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2950 Sq. Ft.	$548,451

Address	Redfin Estimate
3301 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$343,453
3212 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$509,052

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