$500,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2023

7917 Blaney Franks Rd Apex, NC 27539

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,030 Sq Ft
1.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$246 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Middle Creek High Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2025

Hard to Find 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Apex Home on Private 1.62 Acres. You simply do not find homes in Apex with this amount of acreage at this price point. Inviting Wraparound Porch, Circle Driveway, and Oversized 2 Gar Garage with Finished Space above not included in square footage. Features Gorgeous Wide Plank Hardwoods, Tile Floors, Granite/Stainless Appliances, Wood Burning Fireplace, New Carpet, Fresh Paint. Ideal Floorplan with Large Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Laundry Room, and Spacious Bedrooms. Deck overlooks Incredibly Private Backyard Setting. HOA owned property behind property. No City Taxes and No HOA dues. MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Peedin

Keller Williams Realty Cary License #217955 Listed on: 04/12/2023

Keller Williams Realty Cary

Last Buyer's Agent

Claudia Bell Eades

Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh License #205617

Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,571

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Finished Room Over Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,030 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Yates Mill Elementary School
  • Dillard Middle School
  • Middle Creek High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Whippoorwill Downs Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,571

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1987
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Subdivision Name: Whippoorwill Downs
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2030.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 406.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 406.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 00x00x00
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • 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
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Interior Features Room Over Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2030.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 70567.2
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.62
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Pantry, Room Over Garage
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 1.62
  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Masonite: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 00x00x00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 70567.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2571.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - Yates Mill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Apr 12, 2023
Sold by
Provoyeur Janice E
Bought by
Short Abby Christine and Short John William
Seller's Agent
Matthew Peedin
Keller Williams Realty Cary
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Bell Eades
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Raleigh
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
6.41%
Views
84

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$439,174
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2000
Sold by
Weeber William B
Bought by
Provoyeur Janice E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $44,364 Unknown
Previous Owner $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $580,000 +0.9% $284 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $575,000 +15.0% $282 / Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $500,000 -- --
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Sold $500,000 +6.4% $246 / Sq Ft
04/16/2023 04/16/23 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $469,900 -- $231 / 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 $2,999 $479,731 $198,000 $281,731
2023 $2,699 $343,565 $84,700 $258,865
2022 $2,501 $343,565 $84,700 $258,865
2021 $2,434 $343,565 $84,700 $258,865
2020 $2,394 $343,565 $84,700 $258,865
2019 $2,307 $280,037 $79,200 $200,837
2018 $2,121 $280,037 $79,200 $200,837
2017 $2,011 $280,037 $79,200 $200,837
2016 $1,970 $280,037 $79,200 $200,837
2015 $1,998 $284,864 $83,600 $201,264
2014 $1,894 $284,864 $83,600 $201,264
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2504572

Doorify MLS

APN: 0780.03-21-9473-000