$580,000

3012 Optimist Farm Rd Apex, NC 27539

Middle Creek Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,516/month

Total Views 1,818
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,412 Sq Ft
$170 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Middle Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.87 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

Rare Walk-Out Basement with Full Second Living Space on Lower Level!This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features a flexible layout with a fully finished lower level that can function as a separate living area. The lower level includes a full kitchen, a private bedroom, a spacious living room, and two versatile bonus rooms—great for a home office, fitness area, creative space, or guest rooms.Upstairs features a light filled layout, comfortable living area, a well-equipped kitchen, and a charming spot for casual dining. Three inviting bedrooms include a spacious primary suite with its own bath, generous closet, and a private balcony perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding.Step outside to a private, tree-lined backyard offering ample space for entertaining, relaxing, or future expansion.With no HOA, plenty of parking, and easy access to schools, shopping, and major highways, this home truly has it all. Whether you're looking for space to grow, a flexible floor plan, or income potential, this is the one you've been waiting for!

Listing Agent

John Ward

Better Homes & Gardens Real Es License #299537 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Es

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,421

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.87 Acre Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Middle Creek Elementary School
  • West Lake Middle School
  • Middle Creek High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Washington Homes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0679.04-74-5859.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,421

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1963
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Homes
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2079.38
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Interior Features KitchenDining Room Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Utilities Cable Available: Yes
  • Security Features Security System: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Basement Heated3: Yes
  • Water Softeners: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Interior Features Second Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Interior Features Radon Mitigation: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2079.38
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1332.82
  • General Property Information Carport YN: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing Vinyl2: Yes
  • Common Walls No Common Walls: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Fencing Partial2: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport Spaces2: 2.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 37897.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.87
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Radon Mitigation, Second Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Water Softener
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1332.82
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 2
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:In-Law Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard, Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial, Privacy, Vinyl
  • Acres: 0.87
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Slab
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Concrete2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 11.0
  • Parking Features:Carport: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Attached Carport: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 11.0
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 8.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Middle Creek
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Lake

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 37897.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0679.04-74-5859.000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3420.85
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Map Number: 23

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Middle Creek

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $3,421 $547,641 $140,000 $407,641
2023 $2,798 $356,233 $42,000 $314,233
2022 $2,593 $356,233 $42,000 $314,233
2021 $2,523 $356,233 $42,000 $314,233
2020 $2,482 $356,233 $42,000 $314,233
2019 $2,424 $294,323 $42,000 $252,323
2018 $2,229 $294,323 $42,000 $252,323
2017 $2,113 $294,323 $42,000 $252,323
2016 $2,070 $294,323 $42,000 $252,323
2015 $2,080 $296,616 $42,000 $254,616
2014 -- $296,616 $42,000 $254,616
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $580,000 -- $170 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Millennial Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $229,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $72,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $105,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $90,000 None Available
Trustee Deed $111,809 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed $80,750 --
Special Warranty Deed $94,000 --
Trustee Deed $104,185 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $550,250 VA
Closed $491,000 VA
Previous Owner $392,500 VA
Previous Owner $282,100 VA
Previous Owner $227,825 VA
Previous Owner $229,900 VA
Previous Owner $140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $140,000 Construction
Previous Owner $92,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $136,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10102232

Doorify MLS

APN: 0679.04-74-5859-000