Escape to this 10-acre retreat in Apex, ideal for nature enthusiasts and equestrians! Beautifully preserved and cared for since its 1986 build, this home retains its original character, offering a solid foundation for your personal updates or to enjoy as is. This property features a spacious 4-bedroom home and a detached 3-car garage/workshop, all situated near the Friendship school area. Enjoy multiple green pastures, paddocks, and a serene pond perfect for kayaking and fishing for bass, crappie, and bream. It's an ideal setting for retreats, bonfires, camping, and entertaining. The second floor offers two primary suites separated for privacy, making it perfect for an in-law or teen suite, plus two additional generously sized bedrooms. The main level includes a parlor, a living room with gas logs and built-in bookshelves, a large family room with dual ceiling fans, and a formal dining room. The kitchen features granite countertops, a double oven convection, a third wall oven, two pantries, and a built-in organizational area. Outside, you'll find an oversized screened porch with ceiling fans and skylights, as well as a large grilling deck. The property also includes a 2-car attached garage with plenty of built-in shelving and a 3-car detached insulated garage with a mini-split system for year-round comfort, an adjoining office, and a water closet with a sink. Decking, retaining wall, graded/compacted area ready for your above ground pool (sellers previously enjoyed a 12X24 above ground pool on that space). About the farm: Shaded horse barn includes 3 stalls opening to the barn aisle and outfitted with galvanized hardware, each equipped with mounted, galvanized steel hay racks, grain pans and bucket hooks. There is a double stall that can be used for a birthing stall, hay storage, or farm equipment. The barn includes a floored tack room with ample cabinet and counter space. Water source at the barn allows for easy watering and washing. Each end of the barn has a run-in shelter with gates to close off barn aisle. The farm has an extra large dry (no grass) paddock, 4 fully fenced lush pastures of varying sizes allowing for different needs as well as 2 additional partially fenced green pastures. Behind the horse barn is a wonderfully shaded wooded area fully enclosed with no-climb fencing and a sweet little goat house. The 3 goats can convey (1 pygmy and 2 Norwegians). This well-maintained home offers timeless charm with many original features, perfect for those looking to personalize or enjoy a classic design. Amazing opportunity for a private abode in the heart of Apex!
Private Horse Farm on 10 acres in the Best Apex Location!Country living in an equestrian community w/ easy access to Raleigh, RTP, Jordan Lake, Southpoint Mall & Rails to Trails extension; spacious home overlooking black-board fenced pastures and pond; 4/5 stall barn and detached equipment/storage building. CONTINGENT CONTRACT UNTIL 8/12.
CRMLS #H403367
Jul 8, 2004
Listing Removed
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Apr 2, 2004
Listed
$685,000
$187/sq ft
TMLS #716194
Jun 5, 2004
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2003
Listed
$685,000
$187/sq ft
TMLS #674232
Aug 1, 2003
Listing Removed
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Feb 4, 2003
Listed
$725,000
$197/sq ft
Public Records
May 5, 1997
Sold
$350,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1995
Sold
$312,500
$85/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 1986
Sold
$53,000
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1982
Sold
$75,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,227 (+3.0%)
$737,600 + $701,852
$1,439,452
2024
$8,959 (+28.5%)
$737,600 + $701,852
$1,439,452
2023
$6,971 (+7.9%)
$737,600 + $701,852
$1,439,452
2022
$6,458 (+2.8%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2021
$6,284 (+1.7%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2020
$6,180 (+2.4%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2019
$6,037 (+8.8%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2018
$5,549 (+5.5%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2017
$5,259 (+2.1%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2016
$5,151 (−0.8%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2015
$5,191 (+5.5%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2014
$4,920 (+7.1%)
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
2013
$4,592
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
2012
$4,592
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
2011
$4,592
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
Tax history for 7929 Ragan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,227 (+3.0%)
$737,600 + $701,852
$1,439,452
2024
$8,959 (+28.5%)
$737,600 + $701,852
$1,439,452
2023
$6,971 (+7.9%)
$737,600 + $701,852
$1,439,452
2022
$6,458 (+2.8%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2021
$6,284 (+1.7%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2020
$6,180 (+2.4%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2019
$6,037 (+8.8%)
$405,032 + $486,409
$891,441
2018
$5,549 (+5.5%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2017
$5,259 (+2.1%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2016
$5,151 (−0.8%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2015
$5,191 (+5.5%)
$343,900 + $392,889
$736,789
2014
$4,920 (+7.1%)
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
2013
$4,592
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
2012
$4,592
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
2011
$4,592
$406,600 + $338,103
$744,703
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.04 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
3,893
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0721.03 11 5930 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
Jun 29, 2026 • Active
Residential alteration
Remodel
Sep 8, 2025 • Final
Accessory structure application for wastewater
Convert an existing office, garage, and bathroom into a new office and bathroom. Construct a new deck on two sides of the building.
ADU
Bathroom
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.
Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Wall Oven, Water Softener
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Interior Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Closets, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Second Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 3671.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: See Remarks
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3671.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Barn(s), Garage(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Stable(s), Workshop, See Remarks
Land Information
Horse: Yes
Horse Amenities: Barn, Hay Storage, Paddocks, Pasture, Tack Room
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 10.04
Lot Size Area: 10.04
Lot Size Square Feet: 437341.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 8959.0
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
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: From Hwy 64W left on Kelly Rd, right on Olive Chapel Rd, left on Richardson Rd, right on Humie Olive Rd, right on Ragan Rd. Once you turn at the 7929 Ragan Rd mailbox onto the shared driveway, drive all the way down until you see the flagpole and turn left to the home.
Latitude: 35.705937
Longitude: -78.927503
Postal Code: 27502
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,893
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Wake County
APN: 0721.03 11 5930 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026