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5340 Serene Forest Dr Apex, NC 27539

$676,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,034

Acres

0.38

Year

2006

Close Date

Mar 19, 2026

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$223

Date Listed

Feb 3, 2026

Description of 5340 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539

Listing details for 5340 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539 : Get ready to fall in love with this stunning 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home, thoughtfully updated for both comfort and style. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand new roof in 2025 and a new water heater. The gourmet kitchen is a true showstopper, featuring a built in Miele coffee system and a custom walk in pantry. Step outside to your own private retreat with a spacious screened porch overlooking a fully fenced, beautifully landscaped backyard with a storage shed, perfect for entertaining, play, or quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, a generous third floor suite offers a full bath and walk in closet, ideal for guests or a private getaway. Located in The Park at West Lake, residents enjoy fantastic amenities including two neighborhood pools, all just minutes from 540, shopping, dining, and more. This home truly has it all. Come see it before it's gone!

Listing Updated : 09-06-2026 at 12:33 PM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$689,000

MLS #ID

10144284

Close Price

$676,000

Close Date

Mar 19, 2026

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,034

Acres

0.38

Year

2006

Days on Site

118 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$223

Date Listed

Feb 3, 2026

Location

Street Address

5340 Serene Forest Dr

City

Apex

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27539

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

West Lake

Driving Directions

Kildaire Farm Rd, left on Ten-Ten, cross over Holly Springs Rd, rt on West Lake, rt on Optimist Farm Rd, lt into Heritage on Glade Hill. Go to stop sign, left on Serene Forest Drive...first house on corner.

Schools

Elementary School

West Lake

Middle School

West Lake

High School

Middle Creek

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,034

Above Grade Square Feet

3,034

Stories / Levels

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2006

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement and Stone

Foundation

Crawlspace

Roof

Shingle

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$223

Lot Size (Sq Ft)

16,553

Lot Size (Acres)

0.38

Zoning

R12

Interior Details

Appliances

Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler and Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet, Ceramic Tile and Hardwood

Fireplace

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Attached Garage

Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard and Storage

Fencing

Privacy and Wood

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Community Features

Park, Playground and Pool

Taxes, HOA & Financing

Annual Property Tax

$4,782.85

HOA Fee

$74 Semi-Annually

HOA Frequency

Semi-Annually

HOA Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds

Association Amenities

Cabana, Maintenance Grounds and Pool

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Bathroom 2	Main
Bedroom 4	Third
Dining Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bathroom 4	Third
Bedroom 2	Second
Kitchen	Main
Bedroom 3	Second
Bathroom 3	Second
Primary Bathroom	Second
Office	Second
Family Room	Main

Listing Provided By

Ana Victoria Echem, 919-637-1159, Better Homes & Gardens Real Es

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Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 10144284

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Property History

DateEventPrice

3/19/2026

Sold

$676,000

$223/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10144284

2/3/2026

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #10144284

1/18/2026

Listing removed

$695,000 0%

$229/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10125132

10/1/2025

Listed for sale

$695,000 +95.8%

$229/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #10125132

12/14/2015

Sold

$355,000

$117/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2019267

7/15/2015

Listed for sale

—

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2019267

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