Apex calls itself "The Peak of Good Living." The town had 58,780 residents at the 2020 census and keeps landing on best-places-to-live lists, including Money magazine's number-one ranking in 2015. Incorporated in 1873, Apex takes its name from its spot at the highest point on the old Chatham Railroad. It lies mostly in Wake County, with a small portion in Chatham County.
Downtown Apex was designated a historic district in 1994. Its restored brick storefronts along Salem Street, rebuilt after a 1911 fire, surround the historic Apex Union Depot and are filled with local shops, restaurants and community events.
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Apex Community Park, Apex Jaycee Park, Salem Pond Park, Pleasant Park and the Apex Nature Park offer plenty of room for sports, trails and lake views.
Apex sits a short drive from Research Triangle Park, Cary and Raleigh via NC 55, US-1 and NC 540. Most of Apex is served by the Wake County Public School System; confirm assignments for any specific address with the district.
As of November 2026, about 360 homes are for sale in Apex, from roughly $210,000 to about $5.5 million. The average list price is around $693,000 for about 2,700 square feet, and new construction townhomes and single-family homes make up a meaningful share of the inventory.
Figures come from current MLS listings on this site, are rounded and change daily.
Apex neighborhoods active on the market include Beaver Creek, Salem Village, Kings Grant, Buckhorn Preserve, West Village, Knollwood and the Retreat at Friendship, from established 1970s streets to brand-new communities.
Scott Hoffman and The Hoffman Realty Group at Keller Williams Legacy help buyers and sellers in Apex and across the Triangle, with more than 30 years of experience and more than 780 listings sold. Contact Scott at 919-740-0379, get your Apex home value, or see all the areas we serve.
Apex offers a walkable historic downtown, strong parks, a short commute to Research Triangle Park and a wide range of homes, including a lot of new construction. It was ranked the number-one place to live in America by Money magazine in 2015.
As of November 2026, Apex homes for sale range from about $210,000 to roughly $5.5 million, with an average list price near $693,000. See today's Apex listings below for current prices.
Photo credits: Apex Union Depot: photo by Pithon314, CC0 1.0; Downtown Apex: photo by Emailgb, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Welcome to 857 Patriot Summit Lane, a stunning, sun-filled townhome in Apex's sought-after Townes at Westford community! Flooded with natural light across all three floor...
*** $3000 in Closing cost by our preferred lender *** Welcome to this beautifully maintained brick home in Apex, where thoughtful interior upgrades and serene water views...
Opportunity Knocks in Apex - NO HOA! Located in the desirable Buckingham subdivision, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers 1,757 square feet on a private, wooded .30-acre ...
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Introducing The "PINDARI", a stunning custom-built 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the desirable Indian Trail neighborhood of Apex! Thoughtfully designed with luxury finishes...
Discover main-level living in Apex's Salem Village community at 1882 Flint Valley Lane. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,591 square feet, a main-level primary suite...
Exceptional 5-Bedroom, 4.5-Bath Home in Apex with Private Pond and Wooded Views! Offering an impressive combination of luxury, privacy, and thoughtful upgrades, this beau...
1017 Brownsmith Dr... where location and a peaceful community create the best of both worlds! Located in Hempstead at Beaver Creek, this three-level townhome puts the sho...
Welcome to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome in the heart of Apex! Offering approximately 2,200 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home com...
The Glendale is a rare end-unit townhome featuring dual owner's suites and two additional bedrooms, making it the perfect place to call home. Step through the side entry ...
Move-in ready in established Scotts Mill! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home welcomes you with a two-story foyer and fresh updates throughout: new paint on interior walls, kit...
This new two-story townhome design combines comfort and style. The main level features an open-plan layout among a kitchen for inspired cooks, a dining room for memorable...
Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .
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