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5413 Serene Forest Dr Apex, NC 27539

$790,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

3,734

Acres

0.32

Year

2009

Close Date

Jan 4, 2024

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$212

Date Listed

Oct 18, 2023

Description of 5413 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539

Listing details for 5413 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539 : Rare opportunity to own this spacious custom built home w/ full finished basement in amenity-rich community, situated on cul-de-sac & backing to permanent buffer for ultimate privacy. New roof in 2020; New exterior paint in 2019. Ideal floorplan w/ Master BR on main flr & open concept living. Island Kitchen w/ Stainl appliances incl. GAS downdraft cooktop & refrigerator, 42" cherry & glazed cabinets. Large Mudroom & Main Flr Laundry. Master retreat has tiled ensuite w/ separate vanities, soaking tub & expansive WI closet. Upstairs has another BR w/ en-suite bath & 2 BRs sharing a hall bath, plus LOADS of walk-in storage or finishable space. Basement features bonus area w/ massive screen & projector for movie nights, additional office/game space, Bedroom & Full Bath, plus TONS more storage space! Enjoy multiple outdoor entertaining options on the covered Front Porch, Screened Rear Porch & Stone Patio w/ Firepit & Grill Station incl. Green Egg & Gas! Tons of side yard could be fenced for your dog(s)! Community offers 2 pools, playgrounds & more. 5 minutes to shopping/gyms/restaurants. Walk to neighborhood schools!

Listing Updated : 06-20-2026 at 2:08 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$789,900

MLS #ID

2537774

Close Price

$790,000

Close Date

Jan 4, 2024

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

3,734

Acres

0.32

Year

2009

Days on Site

762 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$212

Date Listed

Oct 18, 2023

Location

Street Address

5413 Serene Forest Dr

City

Apex

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27539

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

West Lake

Driving Directions

Kildaire Farm Rd. south to LEFT on Ten-Ten Rd; RIGHT on West Lake Rd; RIGHT on Serene Forest; Home is on the LEFT in Cul-de-sac.

Schools

Elementary School

West Lake

Middle School

West Lake

High School

Middle Creek

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

4 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

3,734

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2009

Style

Transitional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$212

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.32

Lot Dimensions

103 x 26 x 105 x 29 x 45 x 85 x 101

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower and Water Closet

Appliances

Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater and Oven

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas, Gas Log, Living Room and Sealed Combustion

Heating

Electric, Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air and Gas

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

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

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch and Screened

Exterior Features

Gas Grill and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Community Features

Playground, Pool and Street Lights

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$381 Semi-Annually

HOA Frequency

Semi-Annually

HOA Fee Includes

Storm Water Maintenance

Association Amenities

Pool

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	—
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Lower
Utility Room	Main
Bonus Room	Lower
Other	Lower
Other	Main
Other	Second
Other	Second
Mud Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Christy Mroczkiewicz, 919-961-1507, Compass -- Cary

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2537774

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Property History

DateEventPrice

1/4/2024

Sold

$790,000

$212/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2537774

10/18/2023

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2537774

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$778K – $923K

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