5153 Dove Forest Lane
Apex, NC 27539Hard-to-find ranch-and-a-half home offering the comfort of main-level living in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. This beautifully maintained custom-built home features three bedrooms on the main floor, with a fourth bedroom and large bonus room upstairs—perfect for guests, a home office, or play space. The updated kitchen is a showstopper with quartzite countertops, stylish subway tile backsplash, gold fixtures, added cabinetry, counter seating, a beverage refrigerator, gas cooking, and a bright breakfast room with vaulted ceilings and a built-in bench. Open to the living room with a gas fireplace and custom built-ins, the layout is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite includes a stunning remodeled bathroom with a soaking tub, dual quartz vanities, a separate tiled shower with beautiful fixtures, and a semi-frameless glass enclosure. Gleaming hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, and an oversized dining room make hosting holidays and gatherings effortless. Enjoy outdoor living on the vaulted screened porch, new composite deck, and extremely private fenced yard that feels especially secluded in warmer months. Additional highlights include a two-car side-entry garage, long driveway for extra parking, roof installed in 2019, encapsulated crawl space, and ample unfinished attic space for future expansion. Located within walking distance to schools and part of The Park at West Lake community, residents enjoy two pools, playgrounds, and easy access to Middle Creek Park & Recreation Center, the public library, and the coming-soon Optimist Farm Greenway—making this an ideal place to call home.
$750,000
4 bedrooms
3 full bathrooms
0.28 acres
2,785 square feet
$269 per square foot
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- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Attached Garage Y/N Yes
- Construction Materials Fiber Cement, Stone
- Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Fire Pit
- Fencing Back Yard
- Garage Y/N Yes
- Lot Size Acres 0.28
- Parking Features Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Faces Side
- Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Structure Type House, Site Built
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,785
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven
- Cooling Central Air, Dual, Electric
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
- Heating Electric, Natural Gas
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower, Water Closet
- Laundry Features Laundry Room, Main Level
- Rooms Total 11
- Window Features Blinds
- Association Amenities Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Park, Picnic Area, Pool
- Association Fee Frequency Annually
- Association Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds
- Association Y/N Yes
- Community Features Clubhouse, Park, Pool
- Lot Features Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, See Remarks
- Tax Annual Amount 5638.62
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 2005
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built2005
- NeighborhoodThe Park At West Lake
- CountyWake
- AreaApex
- Elementary SchoolWake - West Lake
- Middle SchoolWake - West Lake
- High SchoolWake - Middle Creek
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