8521 Applecross Circle, Apex, NC 27539

$475,000

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Welcome home! Ready to host the next holiday meal or sports party!

Beautiful kitchen, functional with exquisite views.

1-web-or-mls-8521 Applecross Circle, Ape

Front porch entry. Awaiting your rocking chairs.

Wonderful tree cover from your mature trees, privacy, partially wooded lot, just under one acre.

Arial lot view for visual purposes only.

Kitchen, quartz, stainless steel appliances and beautiful kitchen sink views

Flex room, bonus room, office or serve as a 4th bedroom

Flex room, bonus room, office or serve as a 4th bedroom. Rear deck entry.

Great privacy, beautiful views. Great for kids or pets.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,646 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 41,382 Status: Active

Current Price: $475,000 List Date: 6/11/2026 Last Modified: 6/28/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome Home! Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Apex's most charming established neighborhoods, this beautifully updated home is a rare find — where classic character meets modern charm with the updates and comfort you've been searching for. A few worthy mentions: new roof (2026), new luxury vinyl floors, Trane HVAC recently serviced, Pella vinyl windows and rear sliding door, concrete driveway, quartz countertops, and updated rear deck. From the moment you arrive, the fresh exterior, manicured landscaping, and welcoming front entry set the tone. Step inside and feel the difference: soaring natural light, warm luxury vinyl wood grain finished floors, and a thoughtfully open layout invite you to settle in and stay. The heart of the home is a show-stopping kitchen with views— completely reimagined with quartz countertops, modern white cabinetry with soft close drawers, a beautiful and extremely functional island, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances ... (Read more) Welcome Home! Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Apex's most charming established neighborhoods, this beautifully updated home is a rare find — where classic character meets modern charm with the updates and comfort you've been searching for. A few worthy mentions: new roof (2026), new luxury vinyl floors, Trane HVAC recently serviced, Pella vinyl windows and rear sliding door, concrete driveway, quartz countertops, and updated rear deck. From the moment you arrive, the fresh exterior, manicured landscaping, and welcoming front entry set the tone. Step inside and feel the difference: soaring natural light, warm luxury vinyl wood grain finished floors, and a thoughtfully open layout invite you to settle in and stay. The heart of the home is a show-stopping kitchen with views— completely reimagined with quartz countertops, modern white cabinetry with soft close drawers, a beautiful and extremely functional island, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and designer fixtures that make every meal feel like an occasion. The adjoining living and dining areas flow effortlessly, perfect for everything from quiet evenings in to lively gatherings with friends. The expansive living room boasts of an exquisite natural stone wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting and tons of natural light. The primary suite is your private retreat, featuring a walk in shower with sleek tile work, and the kind of finishes you'd expect in a higher end build. Did we mention the forth flex room, office, bonus room that could serve as an additional bedroom space when and if needed. Additional bedrooms are spacious, sun-filled, and versatile. Step out on your back porch to experience all the best of your new home. An oversized deck that welcomes relaxation and begs for the opportunity to host. Your nearly one acre lot boasts of mature trees offering shade and privacy — your own slice of North Carolina nature, just minutes from everything Apex has to offer. Shopping, dining, top-rated Wake County schools, and easy access to US-1 and I-540 are all within reach. The property includes a 2-car garage, providing ample parking and storage convenience. This home has been modernized with care, precision, and an eye for what today's buyers truly want. Nothing to do here but move in and love it. 8521 Applecross Circle — Updated. Elevated. Ready for you. Listing agent is a partial owner.

Listing Details MLS# 10173165

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms YN: Yes
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 1646
Living Area: 1646
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1980
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Lot Size Acres: 0.95
Lot Size Square Feet: 41382
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular shape please reference the plat map
Association YN: No
Primary Residence YN: Yes
Basement YN: No
Stories: Yes
Direction Faces: West
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Total Unfinished Area: 0
Detached Living Area: 0

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Stairway; Walker-Accessible Stairs Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Plumbed For Ice Maker; Water Heater Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Attic Features: Exhaust Fan Community Features: Street Lights Construction Materials: Brick; Cedar; Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Disclosures: Seller Disclosure Documents Available: Aerial; Brochure/Flyer; Floor Plans; Plat Map; Property Tax Bill Printout; Restrictive Covenants Flooring: Luxury Vinyl; Tile Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar; Crawlspace; Pillar/Post/Pier Heating: Central; Heat Pump; None In-Law Suite Details: Main Floor Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination; Ceiling Fan(s); Chandelier; High Speed Internet; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Quartz Counters; Recessed Lighting; Smooth Ceilings; Storage; Walk-In Shower Laundry Features: Inside Levels: One Lot Features: Front Yard; Gentle Sloping; Hardwood Trees; Landscaped; Paved; Wooded Lot Water Features: None Other Equipment: None Other Structures: None Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Paved Roof: Architectural Shingle Sales Options: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: Standard Structure Type: Site Built Water Source: Community Water Window Features: Double Pane Windows Showing Requirements: Combination Lock Box; Lockbox Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 485000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-11
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Comp Sale YN: No
Years Owned: Less Than 1 Year
Property Leased YN: No
Original MLS: Triangle MLS Inc

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8521
Street Name: Applecross
Street Suffix: Circle
County: Wake
State Or Province: NC
Postal Code: 27539
Subdivision Name: Burnside
Tax Annual Amount: 2326.59
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: 360630
Tax Legal Description: Lo1 Burnside Sub Se2 Bm1979-00288
Tax Map Number: Yes
Parcel Number: 067904933363000 0114790
Zoning: RA

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-25T18:38:15Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-06-25T18:38:15Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-11

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Patio And Porch Features

Deck Dimensions: 25.3 x 12.6
Porch Dimensions: 14.3 x 4
Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Property Condition

Framed: Yes
Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Sales Options

FHA Eligibility: Unknown
1031 Exchange: Yes
Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
USDA Loan: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Subscriber Confirmation

Subscriber Created Text: Yes
Subscriber Took Photos: Yes

Internet Service Information 1

Provider: AT&T
Type: FIBER

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Front Porch Railing Combination Lockbox
Combination Lock Box: Yes
Lockbox: Yes

Internet Service Information 2

Provider: Spectrum
Type: CABLE

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Lot Number: Yes
Number Of Units Total: 1
Postal Code +4: 8627
Country: US
Elementary School: Wake - West Lake Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - West Lake Middle
High School: Wake - Middle Creek High
School District Link: https://osageo.wcpss.net/assignment-lookup/
City Limits YN: No
Restrictive Covenants YN: Yes

Accessibility Features

Accessible Stairway: Yes
Walker-Accessible Stairs: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
Water Heater: Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Attic Features

Exhaust Fan: Yes

Community Features

Street Lights: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Cedar: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Disclosures

Seller Disclosure: Yes

Documents Available

Aerial: Yes
Brochure/Flyer: Yes
Floor Plans: Yes
Plat Map: Yes
Property Tax Bill Printout: Yes
Restrictive Covenants: Yes

Flooring

Luxury Vinyl: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Crawlspace: Yes
Pillar/Post/Pier: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
None: Yes

In-Law Suite Details

Main Floor: Yes

Interior Features

Bathtub/Shower Combination: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Chandelier: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Quartz Counters: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Smooth Ceilings: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-In Shower: Yes

Laundry Features

Inside: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Lot Features

Front Yard: Yes
Gentle Sloping: Yes
Hardwood Trees: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Paved: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Lot Water Features

None: Yes

Other Equipment

None: Yes

Other Structures

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes
Paved: Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Structure Type

Site Built: Yes

Water Source

Community Water: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Dimensions
Primary Bedroom	First	12.08	14.17	12.08 x 14.17
Bedroom 2	First	11.50	11.50	11.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 3	First	11.50	9.50	11.5 x 9.5
Living Room	First	23.42	14.67	23.42 x 14.67
Kitchen	First	10.90	9.17	10.9 x 9.17
Dining Room	First	10.90	9.17	10.9 x 9.17
Office	First	12.83	21.90	12.83 x 21.9

Documents

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Listing Office: RE/MAX United

Office Phone: 919-469-4700

Office Email: jwood@trianglelistings.com

Last Updated: June - 28 - 2026

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