Off Market Feb 2005 for $890K

$2,046,204

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,480/mo

•

5,625

sq ft

4224 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1969Year Built

15 acresLot Size

$364Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Susan Peak • Peak, Swirles & Cavallito

Listed by Marcia Kessinger

Bought with John Wood • RE/MAX Partners

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•Source:TMLS #745604

Redfin Estimate

$2,046,204

$1.2M since sold in February 2005$223K since August

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This home's estimate is 91.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,070,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,783 sq ft
4037 Summer Brook Dr, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,325,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,769 sq ft
4001 Perthcroft Pl, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,135,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths5,046 sq ft
3609 Brackenridge Ln, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$780,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,775 sq ft
113 Bryce Meadow Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,110,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,410 sq ft
3609 Knollcreek Dr, Apex, NC 27539
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$990,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths3,978 sq ft
4905 Kingpost Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

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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 4224 Optimist Farm Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #745604

Feb 1, 2005

Sold

$890,000

$158/sq ft

Feb 1, 2005

Sold

$890,000

$158/sq ft

May 18, 2004

Listed

$975,000

$173/sq ft

May 18, 2004

Listed

$975,000

$173/sq ft

TMLS #703192

Feb 6, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Aug 7, 2003

Listed

$875,000

$156/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 21, 1993

Sold

$375,000

$67/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,281 (+3.0%)

$1,220,400 + $693,451

$1,913,851

2024

$11,925 (+23.4%)

$1,220,400 + $693,451

$1,913,851

2023

$9,662 (+7.9%)

$1,220,400 + $693,451

$1,913,851

2022

$8,952 (+2.9%)

$727,500 + $506,559

$1,234,059

2021

$8,701 (+1.7%)

$727,500 + $504,975

$1,232,475

2020

$8,556 (−4.0%)

$727,500 + $504,975

$1,232,475

2019

$8,916 (+8.8%)

$727,500 + $504,975

$1,232,475

2018

$8,195 (+8.1%)

$654,000 + $432,775

$1,086,775

2017

$7,584 (+3.6%)

$654,000 + $421,575

$1,075,575

2016

$7,322 (−4.0%)

$654,000 + $391,590

$1,045,590

2015

$7,624 (+5.5%)

$654,000 + $391,590

$1,045,590

2014

$7,226 (+7.1%)

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

2013

$6,746

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

2012

$6,746

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

2011

$6,746

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

Tax history for 4224 Optimist Farm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,281 (+3.0%)

$1,220,400 + $693,451

$1,913,851

2024

$11,925 (+23.4%)

$1,220,400 + $693,451

$1,913,851

2023

$9,662 (+7.9%)

$1,220,400 + $693,451

$1,913,851

2022

$8,952 (+2.9%)

$727,500 + $506,559

$1,234,059

2021

$8,701 (+1.7%)

$727,500 + $504,975

$1,232,475

2020

$8,556 (−4.0%)

$727,500 + $504,975

$1,232,475

2019

$8,916 (+8.8%)

$727,500 + $504,975

$1,232,475

2018

$8,195 (+8.1%)

$654,000 + $432,775

$1,086,775

2017

$7,584 (+3.6%)

$654,000 + $421,575

$1,075,575

2016

$7,322 (−4.0%)

$654,000 + $391,590

$1,045,590

2015

$7,624 (+5.5%)

$654,000 + $391,590

$1,045,590

2014

$7,226 (+7.1%)

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

2013

$6,746

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

2012

$6,746

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

2011

$6,746

$699,750 + $392,383

$1,092,133

*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

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15 Acres

Year renovated

1969

Sq. Ft.

4,384

Year built

1969

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Wake County

APN

0669.02 66 8828 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

Sep 9, 2022 • Final

Residential or farm trade permit. electrical, mechanical or plumbing

Install a new generator and an automatic transfer switch. The project includes trenching.

Electrical

Generator

Aug 26, 2022 • Final

Accessory structure application for wastewater

Install a new generator and an automatic transfer switch. The project includes trenching.

Electrical

Generator

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: Concrete, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, Parking Pad

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5

Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop - Down, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Purifier
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Interior Features: Apartment/Suite, Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Sauna, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation Room
Fireplaces Total: 3
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Apartment, Daylight, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 5625.0

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Brick

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3585.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 2040.0
Levels: Multi/Split
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Ownership Type: Other

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 15.0
Lot Size Area: 15.0
Lot Size Dimensions: IRR
Lot Size Square Feet: 653400.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Middle Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Holly Ridge
High School: Wake - Middle Creek

Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: Call listing agent for more details. Listing agent must be present for all showings. Please do not attempt to enter property without listing agent present.
Latitude: 35.664897
Longitude: -78.774864
Postal Code: 27539

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Wake County
APN: 0669.02 66 8828 000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level

Around this home

Schools

Middle Creek Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Holly Ridge Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

9/10

Middle Creek High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

55% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.94M – $2.35M

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Home values near 4224 Optimist Farm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4220 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 809 Sq. Ft.	$370,638
116 Edgepine Drive, Holly Springs, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2989 Sq. Ft.	$624,533

Address	Redfin Estimate
4214 Lamm Drive, Apex, NC - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1348 Sq. Ft.	$448,313
109 Edgepine Drive, Holly Springs, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2857 Sq. Ft.	$625,810

Address	Redfin Estimate
108 Edgepine Drive, Holly Springs, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2267 Sq. Ft.	$552,264
112 Edgepine Drive, Holly Springs, NC 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2142 Sq. Ft.	$538,056

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