NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1281 Brown Velvet Ln Apex, NC 27523

West Apex Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $574,000 - $686,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,185 Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2021

Last sale price $505,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,982/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Olive Chapel Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of June 2021

4BDRM/4BA home is on the LARGEST CORNER LOT in Sweetwater close by 2 out 10 pocket parks! 3YR OLD home! New const feel w/out wait time or lumber costs! Open layout KITCHEN ISLAND w/Seating, White Cabinets, GRANITE CT, SS appl. Large finished 3rd floor BDRM/Bonus/Office w/FULL BATH! FENCED in Courtyard porch & 2 car garage under covered breezeway! Resort-like amenities Clubhouse,Pool, Playgroud, Dog Park,Trails. Sweetwater offers 45 acre of prop.comm retail & entmt area u will never leave the neighborhood!

Last Listed By

Alli Pepperling

Compass -- Cary License #293142 Listed on: 05/20/2021

Compass -- Cary

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,361

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 8,015 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot

HOA Fees

  • $64 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,185 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Olive Chapel Elementary School
  • Lufkin Road Middle School
  • Apex Friendship High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Charleston Mangement Association
  • Sweetwater Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,361

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$64 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2018
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • Subdivision Name: Sweetwater
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2185.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: 3
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: 2
  • Interior Features LivingDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: Yes
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2185.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 8015.04
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.184
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Living/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Closet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground2: Yes
  • Community Features:Pool2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas4: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Construction Type: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Pool
  • Association Fee: 192.5
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Charleston Mangement
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: Charleston Mangement
  • Association Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Trail(s): Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 192.5
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Apex Friendship
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Lufkin Road

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: See Survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8015.04
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3361.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Olive Chapel

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Zerman William S and Zerman Caroline Elizabeth
Bought by
Duan Wei and Zhang Wenjie
Seller's Agent
Alli Pepperling
Compass -- Cary
Buyer's Agent
Tony Yao
CHK Realty
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
12.22%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$629,373

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,373
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Outstanding Balance
$316,407
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$312,966

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2018
Sold by
Experienceone Homes Llc
Bought by
Zerman William S and Dunn Zerman Caroline Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,528
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Duan Wei $505,000 Attorneys Title
Zerman William S $349,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Duan Wei $345,000
Previous Owner Zerman William S $270,000
Previous Owner Zerman William S $279,528
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $505,000 -- --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Sold $505,000 +12.2% $231 / Sq Ft
05/23/2021 05/23/21 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 For Sale $450,000 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,741 $553,077 $150,000 $403,077
2023 $3,760 $340,903 $75,000 $265,903
2022 $3,530 $340,903 $75,000 $265,903
2021 $3,395 $340,903 $75,000 $265,903
2020 $3,361 $340,903 $75,000 $265,903
2019 $3,536 $309,576 $60,000 $249,576
2018 $3,284 $60,000 $60,000 $0
2017 $0 $60,000 $60,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Alli Pepperling

    Compass -- Cary

    (919) 986-0375

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  • Tony Yao

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tony Yao

    CHK Realty

    (919) 345-6370

    6 in this area

    176 Total Sales

    Tony Yao
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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2384904

Doorify MLS

APN: 0722.03-43-0396-000

North Carolina Wake County Apex 27523 West Apex

1281 Brown Velvet Ln, Apex, NC

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This home is located at 1281 Brown Velvet Ln, Apex, NC 27523 since 20 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $629,373, approximately $288 per square foot. This property was built in 2018. 1281 Brown Velvet Ln is a home located in Wake County with nearby schools including Olive Chapel Elementary School, Lufkin Road Middle School, and Apex Friendship High School.

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