5156 Dove Forest Lane, Apex, NC 27539

$699,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,637 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Active

Current Price: $699,000 List Date: 6/26/2026 Last Modified: 10/08/2026

Overview

Description

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 addit ... (Read more) 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.

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Listing Details MLS# 10176614

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Main Level Bedrooms YN: Yes
Main Level Bedrooms: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2637
Living Area: 2637
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 2006
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 4
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Lot Size Square Feet: 12632
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 447.05
Association Fee Required YN: Yes
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Monthly Association Fees: 74.5
Primary Residence YN: Yes
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Craftsman Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Common Walls: No Common Walls Community Features: Clubhouse; Park; Pool; Suburban Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding; Stone; Vertical Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Crawlspace Heating: Electric; Forced Air Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Chandelier; Coffered Ceiling(s); Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Kitchen/Dining Room Combination; Open Floorplan; Primary Downstairs; Recessed Lighting; Shower Only; Smooth Ceilings; Tray Ceiling(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Walk-In Shower Laundry Features: Inside; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Architectural Shingle; Shingle Sales Options: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Standard Structure Type: House; Site Built Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Appointment Only Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 710000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-26
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Years Owned: 1 or More Year(s)
Property Leased YN: No
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 5156
Street Name: Dove Forest
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Wake
State Or Province: NC
Postal Code: 27539
Subdivision Name: The Park At West Lake
Tax Annual Amount: 5433.57
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: 631614
Tax Legal Description: Lo18 Park At West Lake Ph2 Bm2005-883
Tax Map Number: 18
Parcel Number: 067903135938000 0330662
Zoning: R12

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Syndication Remarks: CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN with a MAIN FLOOR PRIMARY in the established Park at West Lake community. This distinctive 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, detailed millwork, a private office with French doors, and a bright two story family room with soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a fireplace. The spacious eat in kitchen features island seating, granite countertops, generous cabinetry, Bosch dishwasher, reverse osmosis water filtration, and a newer LG refrigerator. Upstairs offers three additional bedrooms, an updated guest bath, a large bonus room with built ins, and generous walk in attic storage. Enjoy outdoor living from the screened porch, spacious patio, and firepit surrounded by mature landscaping with a three zone irrigation system. Pride of ownership is evident with thoughtful updates including a newer water heater, updated guest bath, newer flooring, reverse osmosis system, garage door improvements, and a 2026 smart garage door opener with keypad, camera, and app access. Park at West Lake offers two community pools and playgrounds, with West Lake Elementary and West Lake Middle within WALKING DISTANCE. Minutes to 540, shopping, dining, parks, and everyday conveniences with easy access to Apex, Cary, Raleigh, RTP, RDU, and everything the Triangle has to offer.
Financial Remarks: Pre-approval with all offers.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-09-03T15:22:07Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-09-03T15:22:07Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-27

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

Subscriber Confirmation

Subscriber Created Text: Yes
Subscriber Took Photos: No

Internet Service Information 1

Provider: AT&T
Type: FIBER

Internet Service Information 2

Provider: Spectrum
Type: CABLE

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bonus Room Level: Second
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Office Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	Main	16.20	13.60	16.2 x 13.6
Office	Main	11.00	10.90	11.0 x 10.9
Living Room	Main	16.90	14.80	16.9 x 14.8
Dining Room	Main	10.90	8.10	10.9 x 8.1
Kitchen	Main	14.20	10.90	14.2 x 10.9
Bedroom 2	Second	11.90	11.50	11.9 x 11.5
Bedroom 3	Second	11.50	10.90	11.5 x 10.9
Bedroom 4	Second	13.20	11.00	13.2 x 11.0
Bonus Room	Second	20.60	15.20	20.6 x 15.2

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Listing Office: Real Broker LLC

Office Phone: 919-891-3612

Office Email: Cynthia@CQRealtyGroup.com

Last Updated: October - 08 - 2026

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