5156 Dove Forest Lane, Apex, NC

$699,000

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4

Beds

3

Baths

2,637

Square feet

0.29

Acres

About 5156 Dove Forest Lane

CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN offering architectural character, mature landscaping, and thoughtful details throughout. Located in the established Park at West Lake community, this distinctive 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home welcomes you with an inviting covered front porch, beautiful hardwood floors, detailed millwork, high ceilings, and a private home office with French doors. At the heart of the home, the bright and airy two story family room features soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, a fireplace, and an open connection to the spacious eat in kitchen with island seating, generous cabinetry, granite countertops, Bosch dishwasher, reverse osmosis water filtration system, and newer LG refrigerator. The sought after MAIN FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE offers tray ceilings, a walk in closet, and a spacious bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, and private water closet. A main level laundry room with cabinetry and utility sink adds everyday convenience. Upstairs you will find three additional bedrooms, an updated guest bath, and an oversized bonus room with extensive built ins, plus a large unfinished walk in attic offering exceptional storage and future possibilities. Outdoor living is another highlight with a screened porch, spacious patio, firepit, and mature landscaping supported by a three zone irrigation system. A side entry two car garage and extended driveway add both function and curb appeal. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with thoughtful updates and improvements including the three zone irrigation system (2007), installed Vector Security system (2007) with service easily available for reactivation, primary bath shower door (2017), bonus room carpet (2019), reverse osmosis system (2021), garage door spring (2022) with biannual maintenance, water heater (2023) with annual maintenance, upstairs bedroom laminate flooring (2023), LG refrigerator (2023), guest bath vanity, mirror, and light fixtures (2025), powered anode for the water heater (2025), and smart garage door opener with keypad, camera, and app access (2026). Enjoy two neighborhood pools and playgrounds, WALKING DISTANCE TO WEST LAKE ELEMENTARY AND WEST LAKE MIDDLE, and convenient access to Middle Creek Park & Recreation Center, the public library, and the future Optimist Farm Greenway. Just minutes from 540, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, with easy access to Apex, Cary, Raleigh, RTP, RDU, and everything the Triangle has to offer. A special opportunity to enjoy custom character, flexible living spaces, mature landscaping, and an established Apex community in a location that keeps you connected to it all.

Features of 5156 Dove Forest Lane

MLS® # 10176614
Price $699,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3.00
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 2,637
Acres 0.29
Year Built 2006
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Craftsman
Status Active

Community Information

Address 5156 Dove Forest Lane
Subdivision The Park At West Lake
City Apex
County Wake
State NC
Zip Code 27539

Amenities

Parking Spaces 4
Parking Attached, Driveway, Garage
# of Garages 2
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Shower Only, Walk-In Shower, Smooth Ceilings
Appliances Built-In Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer
Heating Electric, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Living Room
Stories Two
Has Basement No

Exterior

Exterior Features Fire Pit, Rain Gutters
Roof Shingle, Architectural Shingle
Construction Board & Batten Siding, Stone, Vertical Siding
Foundation Crawlspace

School Information

Elementary Wake - West Lake Elementary
Middle Wake - West Lake Middle
High Wake - Middle Creek High

Additional Information

Date Listed June 26th, 2026
Zoning R12
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees 447.05
HOA Fees Freq. Semi-Annually

Listing Details

OfficeReal Broker LLC

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