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$1,875,000

557 Olives Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502
Apex, NC 27502
Listed by Melissa Ragan · Choice Residential Real Estate
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
N/A
Year built
1996

About this home

$100,000 PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to Olive's Chapel, an extraordinary 12.8-acre estate in Apex, NC, where refined country living meets unmatched convenience. Ideally situated near Cary, Pittsboro, RDU, and RTP, with excellent shopping, dining, and top-rated schools all close by, this property also offers the added benefit of lower Chatham County taxes. A rare offering, the landscape showcases sweeping open fields and a gorgeous private pond, creating a serene, picturesque setting. With no HOA, covenants, or restrictions, the possibilities are endless! Design a private equestrian retreat, curated hobby farm, or expansive workshop, all with the freedom to shape the property around your lifestyle. The land may also allow for subdivision, with potential for up to two dwellings and two accessory buildings, ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or future investment (buyer to verify with Chatham County). The home invites effortless relaxation, from the welcoming front porch, perfect for quiet mornings, to the beautifully paved back patio overlooking the tranquil pond, an idyllic backdrop for entertaining or unwinding. A detached workshop and whole-property generator add both functionality and peace of mind. Less than a mile from Jordan Lake, this property offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation while still preserving a true sense of seclusion. An exceptional blend of acreage, location, and limitless potential! Now with a $100,000 price improvement this is a truly distinctive estate opportunity you won't want to miss!

Property details

MLS #
10164068
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Not in a Subdivision
Status
Active
Days on market
162
On market date
May 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
10
Lot size
12.802 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Moncure School
9.31 mi away · Grades 0-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
210
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Chatham County Schools
Middle
Apex Friendship Middle
3.85 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
1,347
Student:teacher ratio
18.2:1
District
Wake County Schools
High
Northwood High
11.82 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,124
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Chatham County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Apex's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

20
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
15 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Apex, from live MLS data.

On the market 162 days -- 59 more days than Apex's current average of 103 days.
For reference, the median list price across 498 active listings in Apex right now is $521,112.

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Est. monthly payment
$11,441/mo
$375,000 down
$1,500,000 loan
Principal & interest$9,729
Property tax (est.)$1,563
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 31, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.