$1,800,000
SOLD FEB 5, 2026

8218 Old Raleigh Rd Sims, NC 27880

4 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,643 Sq Ft
24 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 5, 2026

$236 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Greenhouse
  • Spa
  • Rock Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • 24 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of February 2026

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life -yet remain just 40 minutes from Raleigh and RTP. Welcome to Stork's Rest Family Farm, a one-of-a-kind estate that includes 23.76 acres. This property was used as a wedding venue, corporate retreat, tea room, and an etiquette consulting business. It has incredible potential as a bed and breakfast. Inside, guests are welcomed by soaring two-story ceilings and a sweeping curved staircase. A parlor and formal dining room flank the grand foyer, while exquisite mouldings, beautiful ceilings, marble fireplaces, and stunning custom one-of-a kind rice paper designer wall covering in the family room showcase the artistry and craftsmanship throughout the house. The main floor and other rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor are equipped with surround sound systems. Steel beams were installed during the building process for extra floor support. Two offices provide flexibility for work or creative space while a convenient mini bar adds a touch of luxury. The gourmet kitchen offers hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, 5 burner propane gas cooktop, 2 built in ovens, microwave, wine cooler, dishwasher, and oversized refrigerator. There is a center island with a sink and garbage disposal as well as a double sink and disposal in another location of the kitchen. The spacious first-floor master suite boasts a spa-inspired bath, large two shower head walk in shower with seats on each end of shower. Large windows and French doors provide bright light in the suite. Upstairs second floor, you will find three additional custom design bedrooms, bonus room, and generous storage. The third floor offers exceptional space that is used for office, conferences, and reading in the library. Extra room used for extra sleeping space. Convenient fully equipped bathroom has a walk in shower. The grounds include exceptional storage spaces and hobby working areas. The specially designed dog house has everything you need to care for your dear friend including chairs for sitting and visiting. The grounds and gardens provide special visuals and smells that come from the flowers, herbs, and tea plants. It is an eye painting that will encourage you to take up a paint brush and try your first painting or your next. Some of the exquisite furnishings will convey, making this estate truly move-in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Allen

Coldwell Banker HPW License #126077 Listed on: 09/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Wareham

Pinnacle Group Realty License #303102

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,876

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 24 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Privacy Fence
  • Cleared Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 7,643 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Private Water Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Attic

  • Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Finished Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Greenhouse
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Rock Ridge Elementary School
  • Springfield Middle School
  • James Hunt High School

Farming

  • Farm

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number Home 2762067601- Land 2762068827

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,876

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

24 Acres

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2004
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 7643.0
  • Architectural Style: Georgian, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features Partially Cleared: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Levels Three Or More: Yes
  • Other Structures Workshop: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Room Types Recreation Room3: Yes
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • Waterfront Access Private Ownership: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Water View: Yes
  • Lot Water Features Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 7643.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Spa Features Private5: Yes
  • Architectural Style Georgian: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 1045440.0
  • Other Structures Greenhouse: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 24.0
  • General Property Information:Living Area3: 7643.0
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Butler's Pantry, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet, Wet Bar
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Propane, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Propane: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Butler_squote_s Pantry: Yes
  • Attic Features:Permanent Stairs: Yes
  • Community Features:Fitness Center2: Yes
  • Attic Features:Finished2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Acres: 24.0
  • Construction Type: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, 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:Covered2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Lot Features:Garden2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Lot Features:Farm: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fitness Center
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wilson - James Hunt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wilson - Springfield

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: See Survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1045440.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: Home 2762067601- Land 2762068827

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5875.63
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wilson - Rock Ridge

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Storks Rest Family Farm Llc
Bought by
Larsen Revocable Trust and Larsen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2020
Sold by
Larsen John W and Larsen Joan E
Bought by
Stork S Rest Family Farm Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/05/2026 02/05/26 Sold $1,800,000 -5.3% $236 / Sq Ft
12/08/2025 12/08/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 For Sale $1,900,000 +5.6% $249 / Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
09/16/2025 09/16/25 For Sale $1,900,000 -- $249 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

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
2025 $92 $15,474 $6,929 $8,545
2024 $92 $15,474 $6,929 $8,545
2023 $110 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2022 $110 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2021 $110 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2020 $110 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2019 $0 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2018 $110 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2017 $108 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2016 $108 $13,270 $6,058 $7,212
2014 $106 $12,992 $5,283 $7,709
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10122194

Doorify MLS

APN: 2762-06-8827.000

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