Apex · Southwest Wake County, NC
Colby Crossing homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a brand-new custom home in a 14-homesite community.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 14HomesitesElm Street Builders8
- 10Homes on recordWake County1, 7
- 2025–2026BuiltWake County1, 7
- 3,801 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 7
The neighborhood
A small new-build community
Colby Crossing is a 14-homesite custom community by Elm Street Builders, inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 10 homes built 2025 and 2026, with a median of about 3,800 heated square feet. Middle Creek Greenway is about 0.1 miles away.1, 7, 8, 11
Elm Street Builders markets Colby Crossing as 14 luxury custom homes on Colby Chase Drive in Apex.8, 10
Wake County shows 17 parcels on a 2024 plat: 10 homes built 2025–2026, 4 vacant lots and 3 open-space parcels still owned by the developer, Horton Park Investments.1, 7
Homes on record run about 3,030 to 4,690 heated square feet. Middle Creek Greenway is about 0.1 miles away, straight-line.1, 7, 11
Homes & sections
Two streets
This is new construction, so ask the builder about warranties, finishes and the HOA plan.8
Builder
Elm Street Builders lists homesites 1 to 14 on its Colby Crossing site.8
See Colby Crossing homesThe money
Costs to plan for
| Cost | Amount | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| HOA dues | Ask the builder | Ask for the HOA budget and dues before you sign |
| Property tax | Wake County plus Town of Apex rates | Parcel tax record |
Town and county taxes
Inside town limits, the bill adds the Town of Apex rate (set each budget year) to Wake County’s.3, 6
Life beyond the house
Greenway nearby
Open space here is still owned by the developer, per Wake County. Ask the builder whether an HOA will take it over.1
Middle Creek Greenway
About 0.1 miles away, straight-line.11
Schools
Schools for a Colby Crossing address
WCPSS assigns by address.9
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Colby Crossing sits
- Jurisdiction
- Apex town limits1, 5
- Apex, NC 275391
- Example parcel
- 3340 Colby Chase Dr (PIN 0750273283)4
- Recorded access
- Colby Chase Dr2
Key roads
Streets in Colby Crossing
From Wake County records1, 7
- Colby Chase Dr12 parcels, 6 homes
- Horton Park Dr5 parcels, 4 homes
Your home search
Colby Crossing homes for sale
Open the full Colby Crossing search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Colby Crossing homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Colby Crossing in Apex, NC like?
Colby Crossing is a 14-homesite custom community by Elm Street Builders, inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 10 homes built 2025 and 2026, with a median of about 3,800 heated square feet. Middle Creek Greenway is about 0.1 miles away.1, 7, 8, 11
Is Colby Crossing inside Apex town limits?
Yes. Wake County lists Apex as the city and planning jurisdiction, so the Town’s development ordinance applies.1, 5
Does Colby Crossing have an HOA?
No association owns land here yet; Wake County lists the open space under the developer. Ask the builder about HOA plans and dues before you sign.1
Who builds in Colby Crossing?
Elm Street Builders.8, 10
Are homesites still available?
The builder’s site shows which of the 14 homesites are sold or available, and the search above shows active listings.8
What schools serve Colby Crossing?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9
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