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5420 Serene Forest Dr Apex, NC 27539

$379,500

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

2,614

Acres

0.35

Year

2006

Close Date

Mar 10, 2017

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$145

Date Listed

Dec 12, 2016

Description of 5420 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539

Listing details for 5420 Serene Forest Dr, Apex, NC 27539 : You'll love this 4bd 3.5 bth in the popular Park at West Lake on private cul-de-sac. Enjoy the open concept living on 1st floor w/ spacious dining rm and eat n kitchen. Beautiful cabints and grante cntrtps in ktchn. Hrdwd flrs thruout 1st floor and continu upstrs to mstr bdrm. Mstr bth has large gardn tub and separate shwr. 3 additionl bdrms on 2nd flr as well as another full bth w/ double vanity. Large finishd 3rd flr- w/ private bthrm. Freshly painted in neutral colors ready to move in!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 9:14 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$379,500

MLS #ID

2102054

Close Price

$379,500

Close Date

Mar 10, 2017

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

2,614

Acres

0.35

Year

2006

Days on Site

755 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$145

Date Listed

Dec 12, 2016

Location

Street Address

5420 Serene Forest Dr

City

Apex

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27539

County

Wake

Neighborhood / Subdivision

West Lake

Driving Directions

From Cary Parkway take Kildaire Farm Road South, Left on Ten Ten Road, Right on West Lake Road, Right on Optimist Farm Road, Left on Glade Hill Dr., Right on Serene Forest, Home is at end of cul-de-sac

Schools

Elementary School

West Lake

Middle School

West Lake

High School

Middle Creek

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

3 Full / 1 Half

Total Square Feet

2,614

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

2006

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$145

Lot Size (Acres)

0.35

Lot Dimensions

121 x 133 x 54 x 138 x 40

Interior Details

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry and Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood and Tile

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Gas Log

Heating

Natural Gas and Zoned

Cooling

Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Covered, Patio, Porch and Screened

Fencing

None

Community Features

Pool

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee

$630 Annually

HOA Frequency

Annually

HOA Fee Includes

None

Association Amenities

Pool

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bonus Room	Third

Listing Provided By

William Brewer, 919-924-1951, Higher Properties

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

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2102054

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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

$578K – $751K

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

3/10/2017

Sold

$379,500

$145/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2102054

12/12/2016

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2102054

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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

$578K – $751K

Exact number$2,845,000

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