493 Gardner Road

Closed 5/29/13
Closed 5/29/13
Property is 11+ Acres w/ Spacious Log Home in Need of Repair. A Little Imagination Could Go a Long Way Here!
Impressive Great Room. Feature Windows Provide Picturesque Views of the Back Yard.
Gorgeous Stone Fireplace.
The Dining Room Showcases Custom Brickwork.
Large Kitchen w/ Tons of Storage.
Stone Floor & Brick Archways.
Set Up Perfectly for Entertaining.
Behind the Kitchen is a Catering Nook/Utility Room.
Main Level Guest Room.
Main Level Bedroom w/ Wood Beams & Leaded Glass Window.
Hall Bath w/ Tub & Separate Shower.
Huge Master Suite w/ Big Picture Window.
Master Bath.
Upstairs Office Overlooking the Great Room.
Upstairs Bedroom w/ Wide Plank Ceiling Detail.
Stained Glass...
Huge Rec Room. Built-in Benches w/ Storage.
Brick Fireplace.
Side Deck.
View of Yard.
Outbuilding on the Property.
Barn. Horses are Allowed.
Back Yard.
All this Convenient to Shopping, Dining, & IMAX Theatre at Southpoint Mall. Close to I-40 w/ Easy Commuting to RTP, Durham, & Cary.
Floor Plan
Last Sold Price
$415,000
3 beds5,436 sqft$76/sqft
493 Gardner Rd, Apex, NC 27523

Description

Beautiful Country Setting, Still Close to Everything. Property is 11+ Acres w/ Spacious Log Home in Need of Repair. A Little Imagination Could Go a Long Way Here. Awesome Brick Work -- Floors, Arches & Walls. Wood Details -- Wood Beams, Wide Plank Ceilings & Stairs. Impressive Great Rm. Huge Rec Rm. Main Level Master & Guest Suite. Barn & Outbuilding. Horses Allowed. Close to I-40.Beautiful Country Setting, Still Close to Everything. Property is 11+ Acres w/ Spacious Log Home in Need of Repair. A Little Imagination Could Go a Long Way Here. Awesome Brick Work -- Floors, Arches & Walls. Wood Details -- Wood Beams, Wide Plank Ceilings & Stairs. Impressive Great Rm. Huge Rec Rm. Main Level Master & Guest Suite. Barn & Outbuilding. Horses Allowed. Close to I-40.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/29/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Armand Lenchek • Howard Perry & Walston Realtor

Property Details for 493 Gardner Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1852820
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
11.28 AC / 491,356 SF
County
Chatham County
View
No
Zoning Description
Res
Waterfront Features
Touches Corp of Engineer Line
Waterfront
Yes
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Waterfront Type
Touches Corp of Engineer Line
HOA Fees
$.00
Association Fee2
$.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Apex, NC

9 comparable properties found

$2,095,000 | 904 Havens Edge Court, Apex, NC 27523
1/44
1

$2,095,000

Sold 04/09/26

4
Bedrooms
5,393
Square Feet
0.4
Acres

904 Havens Edge Court, Apex, NC 27523

$1,300,000 | 40 Farrells Creek Road, Apex, NC 27523
1/68
2

$1,300,000

Sold 05/31/25

3
Bedrooms
3,833
Square Feet
5.27
Acres

40 Farrells Creek Road, Apex, NC 27523

3

$325,000

Sold 10/22/24

4
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5,089
Square Feet
0.41
Acres

925 Havens Edge Court, Apex, NC 27523

$1,743,000 | 1124 Destination Drive, Apex, NC 27523
1/74
4

$1,743,000

Sold 01/27/26

4
Bedrooms
4,771
Square Feet
0.43
Acres

1124 Destination Drive, Apex, NC 27523

a front view of house with yard
1/32
5

$1,925,000

Sold 03/09/25

4
Bedrooms
4,348
Square Feet
0.51
Acres

1005 Destination Drive, Apex, NC 27523

a front view of a house with a yard
1/65
6

$1,600,000

Sold 03/16/26

4
Bedrooms
4,003
Square Feet
1.96
Acres

458 Carolina Crossing Drive, Apex, NC 27523

a view of a swimming pool with a yard
1/25
7

$490,000

Sold 06/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,769
Square Feet
4.16
Acres

290 Thomas Cash Road, Apex, NC 27523

a front view of a house with a yard
1/53
8

$1,900,000

Sold 11/14/25

4
Bedrooms
4,406
Square Feet
0.4
Acres

1116 Destination Drive, Apex, NC 27523

a view of a house with yard and a garden
1/101
9

$1,295,000

Sold 12/13/24

3
Bedrooms
4,460
Square Feet
3.31
Acres

425 Olde Thompson Creek Road, Apex, NC 27523

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Building Information for 493 Gardner Road

Stories2Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size11.28 AC / 491,356 SF

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Property Information for 493 Gardner Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Res
  • Directions: I40 to Exit 274 (NC-751) toward Jordan Lake. Right on Marthas Chapel Road, Right on Gardner Road. Make First Left After Paved Drive Becomes a Gravel Drive. Then take another immediate Left. Home is on the Left. (Blue Directionals in Place)
  • Cross Street: 19.5x31
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Latitude: 35.801548
  • Longitude: -78.980155
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Waterfront Description: Touches Corp of Engineer Line
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None Known
  • Tax Lot: 0
Owner
  • Ownership Type: Other (SFH incl)
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chatham - Margaret B Pollard
  • High School: Chatham - Northwood
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 3 Carport, Circular Driveway, DW/Gravel, Garage Shop
  • Carport Spaces: 3.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Partially Cleared, Pasture, Secluded, Horses Allowed
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Workshop, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Structure Type: House, Site Built
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Fixer
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water_Sewer: Well, Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Needs Repair
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • New Construction Type: Log, Stone, House, Site Built
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Recreation Room, Masonry
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling?: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating?: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: 1st Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Bedroom, Bonus Hall Acc, Bonus Room/Finish, Den, Entrance Foyer, Great Room, Office, Rec Room, Utility Room, Workshop, 10Ft+ Ceiling, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Heated Floors, Paneling, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Equipment Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Interior: 3 Carport, Circular Driveway, DW/Gravel, Garage Shop, Log, Stone, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD
  • Equipment: Electric Water Heater, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, 1st Floor, Utility Room WD, 3 Carport, Circular Driveway, DW/Gravel, Garage Shop
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • For Sale YN: No
  • Property Class Name: Residential

Property History for 493 Gardner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1852820

$415,000—
May 29, 2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1852820

$415,000—
May 29, 2013

Sold

AMLS #1852820

$415,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1852820

$415,000
05/29/2013

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #1852820

$415,000
05/29/2013

Sold

AMLS #1852820

$415,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 493 Gardner Road

Taxable ValueLand$459,975Additions$802,053Total$1,262,028
Tax Record2025$4,508 ($376 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths0.5Total Finished SqFt5,844 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,844 SqFtStories2Lot Size491,357 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningR-1CountyCHATHAMAPN0019819Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 493 Gardner Road

This home is within Chatham County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Chatham Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Seaforth High
Public - 9 to 12
Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Chatham Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Public6 to 8

Seaforth High
Public9 to 12

Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 493 Gardner Road, Apex, NC 27523
$415,000
3
5,436
491,356
590 Gardner Road, Apex, NC 27523
$83,000
2
1,392
108,900
498 Gardner Road, Apex, NC 27523
–
–
2
1,344
29,621
460 Gardner Road, Apex, NC 27523
–
–
2
784
21,780
374 Gardner Road, Apex, NC 27523
–
2
1
960
384,635
381 Gardner Road, Apex, NC 27523
–
3
1
1,200
87,120

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