$670,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2023

5424 Serene Forest Dr Apex, NC 27539

Middle Creek Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,001 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$223 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • West Lake Elementary School Rated A
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2024

Stunning custom built home, cul de sac lot in popular Park at West Lake community with amenities. First floor master, family room w/FP, formal dining, cooks kitchen. Screened porch with large custom patio. Spacious second floor w/3 beds, huge bonus/media room. Middle Creek Park, Community Center and Library just across the road w/tennis, disc golf, walking/hiking. Apex address with Town of Cary Services.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernadette Schroder

Coldwell Banker Advantage License #251105 Listed on: 04/20/2023

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Talvia Peterson

Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Triangle East License #291832

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,332

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 39x122x162x184
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $61 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,001 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Private Water Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include storm water maintenance
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (954) 926-2921
  • The Park At West Lake Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,332

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$61 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2010
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Storm Water Maintenance
  • Subdivision Name: The Park At West Lake
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3001.0
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 39x122x162x184
  • General Property Information Association Fee Required YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Wall Oven: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Interior Features Water Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: M
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • General Property Information Association Phone: 954 926-2921
  • Heating Gas Pack2: Yes
  • Room Types Media Room: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3001.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 13503.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Blower Fan, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground2: Yes
  • Community Features:Pool2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Tile Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:Coffered Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Blower Fan: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.31
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas Pack, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Gas Pack, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground, Pool, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 365.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: First Service Residential
  • Phone: 954-926-2921
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association Name: First Service Residential
  • Association Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 365.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 39x122x162x184
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13503.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4332.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wake - West Lake

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2024
Closed on
Apr 29, 2024
Sold by
Smith Bailey Mcnees
Bought by
Schmidt Matthew A and Schmidt Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Talvia Peterson
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Triangle East
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Zanfardino
Navigate Realty
List Price
$690,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.62%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$726,186

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,186
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.25%
Original Mortgage
$643,500
Outstanding Balance
$637,219
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$88,967

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2023
Closed on
May 11, 2023
Sold by
Funke Todd Brien and Funke Gina
Bought by
Mcnees Bailey
Seller's Agent
Bernadette Schroder
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Talvia Peterson
Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Triangle East
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.67%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2020
Sold by
Smith Douglas James
Bought by
Funke Gina and Funke Todd Brien

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,520
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2012
Sold by
Dixie Construction Company Inc Of Raleig
Bought by
Smith Douglas James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,900
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2010
Sold by
Brown John E and Brown Paula L
Bought by
Dixie Construction Company Inc Of Raleig

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,000
Interest Rate
4.97%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $715,000 Magnolia Title
Warranty Deed $715,000 Magnolia Title
Warranty Deed $670,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $427,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $342,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $60,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $643,500 New Conventional
Closed $643,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $241,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $341,520 New Conventional
Previous Owner $299,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $324,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $48,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Sold $715,000 +3.6% $238 / Sq Ft
03/17/2024 03/17/24 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2024 03/15/24 For Sale $690,000 +3.0% $230 / Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Off Market $670,000 -- --
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Sold $670,000 +1.7% $223 / Sq Ft
04/23/2023 04/23/23 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Sale $659,000 -- $220 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $5,666 $673,344 $140,000 $533,344
2023 $4,500 $447,086 $70,000 $377,086
2022 $4,332 $447,086 $70,000 $377,086
2021 $4,245 $447,086 $70,000 $377,086
2020 $4,267 $447,086 $70,000 $377,086
2019 $4,254 $395,477 $72,000 $323,477
2018 $3,992 $395,477 $72,000 $323,477
2017 $3,836 $395,477 $72,000 $323,477
2016 $3,779 $395,477 $72,000 $323,477
2015 $3,811 $385,118 $52,000 $333,118
2014 -- $385,118 $52,000 $333,118
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2506235

Doorify MLS

APN: 0669.02-85-7952-000