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A booming suburb with small-town character
As the town of Apex, North Carolina, has experienced a boom from 20,000 residents in 2000 to more than 70,000 in 2022, the West Apex neighborhood has experienced much of the new development. Single-family homes, town houses, and mixed-use developments have transformed the area from picturesque farmland to a bustling suburb with highly-rated schools and proximity to parks and greenways.
In 2015, Apex was named the best place to live in the country by Money Magazine, partially due to the small-town charm and community events. “People who live here are very proud of their town,” says Barbara Belicic, Small Business Specialist with the town of Apex and a West Apex resident since 2016. “They feel that small-town spirit, even though we don’t qualify as a small town anymore.”
The Apex water tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the Apex city limits.
You can still find some farmland and horse pastures in West Apex.
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Urban construction meets housing demand
The West Apex area includes a mix of more mature neighborhoods developed in the 1980s, and new developments that have sprouted up to meet increased housing demand over the past 10 years. In the older neighborhoods, wooded lots and mature trees reflect the decades passed since construction, while the new development’s crisp concrete sidewalks and modern architecture feel fresh and contemporary. Home styles range from colonials in the older neighborhoods to a mix of new traditional and craftsman architecture within the more recently built areas. Single-family homes range in price from $470,000 to more than $800,000 for a 4-bedroom home. 3-bedroom town houses typically range from $450,000 to $500,000.
West Apex has many different subdivisions each with its own look and feel.
Most home in West Apex are built on old farmland and have mature trees on the lot.
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Straight-A schools for West Apex students
Students in West Apex may attend Olive Chapel Elementary School, which has an A rating from Niche and offers an eclectic variety of clubs for young students, including the LEGO club and Girls Who Code. From there, students will go on to attend Luftkin Road Middle School, which also has an A rating and hosts the Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program. Students round out their education at Apex Friendship High School, which is named number 11 out of 43 high schools in Wake County and also has an A rating.
Apex Friendship High has numerous athletic programs for boys and girls.
Apex Friendship Middle ranks 30th out of 786 schools in the state of North Carolina.
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Greenways and hiking within the suburbs
Apex Nature Park is a primary outdoor escape for residents, with more than 160 acres of walking trails, picnic shelters, a dog park and an amphitheater. It’s also home to the Seymour Athletic Fields, which include tennis and volleyball courts. Kelly Road Park is an urban playground with a colorful play space and a softball field. Walkers and joggers can take advantage of the paths and greenways throughout the community, while hikers can lace up their boots and tackle the 22-mile American Tobacco Trails.
Kelly Road Park has a colorful playground for younger children.
The Apex Nature Park has something for everyone and a great frisbee golf course.
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“Retail follows rooftops”
As more homes have been built in West Apex, retail outlets have begun development. “The commercial aspect is coming – it’s just a matter of time. Retail follows rooftops,” Belicic says. In the meantime, residents can visit Beaver Creek Crossings shopping center, just north of highway 64 houses big-box retailers like Target and Lowe’s as well as several chain restaurants. A Publix supermarket and independent restaurants off of Kelly Road offer other shopping and dining options, including Wake Oasis Coffee for a caffeine fix.
Catch the latest blockbuster at the Beaver Regal at Beaver Creek Crossing near West Apex.
Publix Pointe is the main neighborhood shopping center in West Apex.
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Events and festivals bring residents together
The community spirit is palpable through public events and volunteer opportunities like Think Apex Day. The yearly event brings residents together to for beautification and volunteer initiatives that range from digging up kudzu in public spaces to helping senior citizens with minor repairs and upkeep to their homes. The town also hosts cultural events like a Latino Arts & Culinary Festival as well as holiday get-together like a Juneteenth festival.
Year-round, residents can attend a community theatre production at the Apex Friendship Theatre, take in the public art exhibitions at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, or get their hands dirty in the community gardens.
Easy commuting to downtown and beyond
Although West Apex may be growing, the layout of the streets has prevented traffic from becoming too congested. “I have four ways I can get to my job in downtown Apex,” Belicic says. “Depending on what traffic is like, I pick a way, but it’s really never been a major problem.”
The GoApex Route 1 bus has three stops at the eastern edge of the neighborhood, connecting riders to downtown Apex. Commuters to Raleigh can either get on Highway 64, which makes up the northern boundary of the neighborhood, or Route 1 at the southern end to make the 30-minute drive. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located 16 miles north of West Apex along Highway 540, and WakeMed Cary Hospital is located 8 miles to the east.
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West Apex Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Apex, Apex sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in West Apex, Apex over the last 12 months is $641,020, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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