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5308 Serene Forest Dr Apex, NC 27539

$368,500

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,842

Acres

0.42

Year

2006

Close Date

Jan 13, 2017

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$130

Date Listed

Aug 31, 2016

Description of 5308 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539

Listing details for 5308 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539 : DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE - Park at West Lake opportunity with fenced yard and stones throw from some of the area's best schools. Upgrades galore in this home. Chef's kitchen with gas range, upgraded stainless steel appliances, granite w/tile bksplsh & island, large pantry & wine cooler. Upgraded fixtures and moldings throughout. Tile master bath. Solid hardwoods down. Convenient to shopping and recreation. Private fenced backyard with gorgeous screened porch. Community pools and playground.

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 11:29 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$379,618

MLS #ID

2087409

Close Price

$368,500

Close Date

Jan 13, 2017

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,842

Acres

0.42

Year

2006

Days on Site

765 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$130

Date Listed

Aug 31, 2016

Location

Street Address

5308 Serene Forest Dr

City

Apex

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27539

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

West Lake

Driving Directions

From Cary Parkway / Kildaire Farm Road South / L - Ten Ten Road / R - West Lake Road / Cross over Optimist Farm Road / R - Serene Forest Drive / Home is on the Right

Schools

Elementary School

West Lake

Middle School

West Lake

High School

Middle Creek

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

2,842

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2006

Style

Traditional and Transitional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement and Stone

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$130

Builder Name

Starcraft Builders Inc.

Lot Size (Acres)

0.42

Lot Dimensions

107.92 x 266.65 x 36.81 x 271.66

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Storage and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker and Self Cleaning Oven

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Combination, Hardwood and Wood

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Family Room, Gas and Gas Log

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener and Garage Faces Side

Patio & Porch Features

Porch and Screened

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Playground

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$630 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

Pool

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Second
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Utility Room	Second
Bonus Room	Third
Recreation Room	—

Listing Provided By

Tony Winslow, Greater Triangle Home Consultants

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2087409

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Exact number$2,845,000

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$630K – $754K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

1/13/2017

Sold

$368,500

$130/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2087409

8/31/2016

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2087409

7/23/2015

Sold

$339,900

$120/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2012566

6/8/2015

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2012566

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What's this home worth?

National portals guess with an algorithm. We price it from actual closed sales on your street.

Your home value estimate

$630K – $754K

Exact number$2,845,000

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