4009 Optimist Farm Rd is a 1,856 square foot house on a 1.79 acre lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 10, 1987 for $65,000. Based on Redfin's Apex data, we estimate the home's value is $367,353.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1.79 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$367,353
$302K since sold in March 1987$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 32.8% lower than the average sale price ($546K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 4, 2020 • Final
Residential hvac or water heater replacement
HVAC
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Separate System
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,856
Building Sq. Ft: 1,856
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: SUB PROP JAMES A BRIDGER JR BM1986-02269
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 77,972
Acres: 1.79
Zoning Code: R-30
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1 FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Wake County
APN: 0669.02 95 1842 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
56% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$349,000 – $423,000
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