NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3421 Optimist Farm Rd Apex, NC 27539

Middle Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,136,000 - $1,442,605

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,144 Sq Ft
$302/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $1,000,400 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,667/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 11.23 Acre Lot
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • West Lake Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2021

Beauty, Quality, Character, & Nature On 11+ Acres. Extens trim; site finished walnut flrs; 17" tall brick hearth; 42" frplc for roaring fires on cold winter days; 8 ft deep wrap prch to rock & sip lemonade. Kitch w/elite gas stove; lrg islnd; granite; overlooks huge eat-in & bckyrd. Coffered din rm. Mstr w/magical view of forest; a spa-like bth; ovrsize shwr; crnr soak tub; 2 clsts, & stack W/D space. 3 big bdrms up w/ample clsts. Lrg bonus w/2 closets. Massive tiled scr prch. Wired wrkshp. 30x20 shltr.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Jones

Coldwell Banker Advantage License #233776 Listed on: 04/29/2021

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,981

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 11.23 Acre Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Property is zoned R-30

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Floors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Private Water Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Wake County Schools Elementary And Middle School
  • Wake County Schools High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Steven Brown

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,981

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Builder Name: Steven Brown
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4144.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman, Traditional, Transitional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: TBD By New Survey
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Transitional: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Den2: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Laundry Features Upper Level: Yes
  • Room Types Loft: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • Laundry Features Multiple Locations: Yes
  • Other Equipment Irrigation Equipment: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 4144.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 489178.8
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 11.23
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Water Closet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Water Purifier
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Attic Features:Floored: Yes
  • Interior Features:Coffered Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Purifier: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 11.23
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake County Schools
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-30
  • Lot Dimensions: TBD By New Survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 489178.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5981.0
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Map Number: 2003-399

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake County Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Jun 29, 2021
Sold by
Rand Christopher C and Rand Kelle A
Bought by
Reutter Joseph D
Seller's Agent
Judy Jones
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,000,400
Premium/Discount to List
$5,400
0.54%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,251,151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$250,751
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$502,812
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$748,339

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2014
Sold by
Brown Steven and Brown Alison
Bought by
Christopher C Rand Living Trust and Rand Kelle A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2004
Sold by
Brown John E
Bought by
Brown Steven and Brown Alison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,184
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Reutter Joseph D $1,000,500 None Available
Christopher C Rand Living Trust $690,000 None Available
Brown Steven $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reutter Jessica $159,000
Open Reutter Joseph D $548,250
Previous Owner Rand Christopher C $546,400
Previous Owner Christopher C Rand Living Trust $420,000
Previous Owner Brown Steven P $331,630
Previous Owner Brown Steven P $340,000
Previous Owner Brown Steven $50,000
Previous Owner Brown Steven P $297,000
Previous Owner Brown Steven $22,184
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $1,000,400 -- --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $1,000,400 +0.5% $241 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2021 05/07/21 For Sale $995,000 -- $240 / 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 $8,037 $1,291,008 $352,890 $938,118
2023 $6,746 $862,629 $250,240 $612,389
2022 $6,250 $862,629 $250,240 $612,389
2021 $6,082 $862,629 $250,240 $612,389
2020 $5,981 $862,629 $250,240 $612,389
2019 $5,621 $685,762 $197,520 $488,242
2018 $5,166 $685,762 $197,520 $488,242
2017 $4,896 $685,762 $197,520 $488,242
2016 $4,796 $685,762 $197,520 $488,242
2015 $5,035 $722,146 $316,320 $405,826
2014 -- $713,729 $316,320 $397,409
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Judy Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Judy Jones

    Coldwell Banker Advantage

    (919) 605-5636

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Judy Jones
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2380836

Doorify MLS

APN: 0679.01-45-0200-000

North Carolina Wake County Apex 27539 Middle Creek

3421 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC

This home is located at 3421 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539 since 29 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,251,151, approximately $301 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 3421 Optimist Farm Rd is a home located in Wake County with nearby schools including West Lake Elementary School, West Lake Middle, and Middle Creek High.

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