Large 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home located on 2.78 acres in Swift Creek. Home features two 38 foot wide sun rooms, across the back, on both the main and second floor. Apartment in the basement with separate entrance.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
2.78 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Donald Smith• Matrix Real Estate Associates
ACCEPTING BACKUP OFFERS! Unique estate-like home w/ incredible 3.22 ac yard w/ gardens & grape arbor, 12x12 gazebo w/ ceiling fan; 2nd family rm in bsmt 24x24 w/ FP; 2nd kitchen in bsmt 12x7 w/ gas range, micro, convection oven, refrig; 2nd lndry rm in bsmt w/ W & D, bsmt easily inlaw or teenage suite. .. also easily converted to ofc!
TMLS #1703746
Nov 1, 2010
Sold
$299,250
$59/sq ft
Jul 26, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2010
Listed
$302,900
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 2003
Sold
$302,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 2001
Sold
$290,500
$57/sq ft
TMLS #560760
Feb 15, 2001
Sold
$290,400
$57/sq ft
Feb 15, 2001
Sold
$290,400
$57/sq ft
Jul 13, 2000
Listed
$289,900
$57/sq ft
Jul 13, 2000
Listed
$289,900
$57/sq ft
UNIQUE DESIGN AND WONDERFUL EXTRAS ADD CHARM AND CHARACTER TO THIS HOME. 7X6 PANTRY; SUNROOM ON 1ST & 2ND FLR; SECURITY SYSTEM; INTERCOM; MUD ROOM; SELLER SAYS SELL!!!! CEILING FANS THROUGHTOUT; FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT COULD BE APT OR IN-LAW SUITE; THE LIST GOES ON & ON. SELLER IS INVESTOR & INFO BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT NOT GUARANTEED. ASK ABOUT LAND AROUND IT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,133 (+3.0%)
$299,520 + $499,863
$799,383
2024
$4,984 (+40.2%)
$299,520 + $499,863
$799,383
2023
$3,555 (+7.9%)
$299,520 + $499,863
$799,383
2022
$3,295 (+2.8%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2021
$3,206 (+1.7%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2020
$3,153 (−5.6%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2019
$3,340 (+8.8%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2018
$3,070 (+5.5%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2017
$2,910 (+2.1%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2016
$2,851 (+3.7%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2015
$2,748 (+5.5%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2014
$2,604 (+7.1%)
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
2013
$2,432
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
2012
$2,432
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
2011
$2,432
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
Tax history for 3450 Optimist Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,133 (+3.0%)
$299,520 + $499,863
$799,383
2024
$4,984 (+40.2%)
$299,520 + $499,863
$799,383
2023
$3,555 (+7.9%)
$299,520 + $499,863
$799,383
2022
$3,295 (+2.8%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2021
$3,206 (+1.7%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2020
$3,153 (−5.6%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2019
$3,340 (+8.8%)
$188,130 + $265,285
$453,415
2018
$3,070 (+5.5%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2017
$2,910 (+2.1%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2016
$2,851 (+3.7%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2015
$2,748 (+5.5%)
$186,800 + $219,702
$406,502
2014
$2,604 (+7.1%)
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
2013
$2,432
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
2012
$2,432
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
2011
$2,432
$106,280 + $286,555
$392,835
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.78 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
4,934
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0679.01 45 3880 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R-30
Residential-30 District
The R-30 districts are known as non-watershed residential districts. These districts allow a range of very-low to moderate-density residential development and various building forms, depending on the specific district. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed. Some nonresidential uses are permitted by-right; others are allowed only within designated activity centers and then only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Apartment
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Building Area Total: 5093.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Porch
Foundation Details: Slab
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4210.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 883.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.78
Lot Size Area: 2.78
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 121096.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Middle Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Lake
High School: Wake - Middle Creek
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From junction of Kildare Farm and Ten-Ten Road go East on Ten-Ten turn right on Bells Lake Road turn right onto Optimist farm. House sits back off the raod on the right.
Latitude: 35.661663
Longitude: -78.750251
Postal Code: 27539
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,934
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Wake County
APN: 0679.01 45 3880 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Closet
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2010-11-01
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-16T08:09:52.000Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 417900.0
Around this home
Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$694,000 – $840,000
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