NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5340 Serene Forest Dr Apex, NC 27539

Middle Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $676,000 - $689,190

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,034 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 19, 2026

Last sale price $676,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,224 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • West Lake Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of March 2026

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ana Echem

Better Homes & Gardens Real Es License #358416 Listed on: 02/03/2026

Better Homes & Gardens Real Es

Last Buyer's Agent

Missy Farrell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService License #279825

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,783

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 16,553 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R12

HOA Fees

  • $74 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,034 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Crawl Space
  • Walk-In Attic

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • West Lake Elementary And Middle School
  • Middle Creek High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 066902950219000 0334047

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • The Park At West Lake Association, Phone Number (919) 676-5310
  • The Park At West Lake Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,783

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0.38 Acres

HOA Fees

$74 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2006
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • Subdivision Name: The Park At West Lake
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3034.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 400.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 400.0
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Monthly Association Fees2: 74.0
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • DelayedMarketingYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 3
  • Attic Features:Attic Features: Walk-In Attic

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Acres: 0.38
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Pool
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 444.05
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: The Park at West Lake
  • Phone: 919-676-5310
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Wake - Middle Creek
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Lake

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16553.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 066902950219000 0334047

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4782.85
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Map Number: 17

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - West Lake

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2026
Closed on
Mar 18, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ana Echem
Better Homes & Gardens Real Es
Buyer's Agent
Missy Farrell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$676,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.89%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$681,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,298
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%
Original Mortgage
$642,200
Outstanding Balance
$640,312
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$40,986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Middle Creek, NC

See All Agents

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$676,000 None Listed On Document
$355,000 None Available
$365,000 None Available
$344,000 None Available
$96,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $642,200
Previous Owner $284,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $21,000
Previous Owner $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2026 03/19/26 Sold $676,000 -1.9% $223 / Sq Ft
02/14/2026 02/14/26 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2026 02/03/26 For Sale $689,000 -- $227 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,783 $555,693 $140,000 $415,693
2024 $4,679 $555,693 $140,000 $415,693
2023 $3,850 $382,248 $70,000 $312,248
2022 $3,707 $382,248 $70,000 $312,248
2021 $3,632 $382,248 $70,000 $312,248
2020 $3,651 $382,248 $70,000 $312,248
2019 $4,037 $375,218 $72,000 $303,218
2018 $3,789 $343,352 $72,000 $271,352
2017 $3,333 $343,352 $72,000 $271,352
2016 $3,284 $343,352 $72,000 $271,352
2015 $3,168 $319,711 $52,000 $267,711
2014 $2,987 $319,711 $52,000 $267,711
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10144284

Doorify MLS

APN: 0669.02-95-0219-000

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.