Apex · Southwest Wake County, NC

Covington homes for sale & neighborhood guide

For buyers who want a 2014–2015 home on a smaller lot.

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Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
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  • 77HomesWake County1, 7
  • 2014–2015BuiltWake County1, 7
  • 2,979 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 7
  • 0.16 acMedian lotWake County1, 7

The neighborhood

77 homes built 2014–2015

Covington is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 77 single-family homes built 2014 to 2015, with a median of about 2,980 heated square feet on lots that median 0.16 acres. Reedy Branch Greenway is about 0.5 miles away, straight-line.1, 7, 11

Wake County shows 86 parcels under the Covington name: 77 single-family homes and 9 other parcels. 9 of them, about 9 acres, are owned by the Covington Community Association.1, 7

Most homes were built from 2014 to 2015 and run about 2,600 to 3,600 heated square feet. Most lots are 0.15 to 0.21 acres.1, 7

Wake’s subdivision layer lists Covington at 77 lots on about 27 acres, approved in 2012, with access from Covington Trace.2

The Wake greenway layer maps Reedy Branch Greenway about 0.5 miles away and Beaver Creek Greenway about 0.5 miles, straight-line.11

Homes & sections

Streets and homes

Most homes date from the same few years, so compare plans and lots more than age.1, 7

Heathcote Ln

23 homes built 2014–2015, median about 3,170 sq ft.1, 7

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Chapel Oak Dr

13 homes built 2014–2015, median about 2,960 sq ft.1, 7

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Glorybower Way

9 homes built 2014–2015, median about 2,980 sq ft.1, 7

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The money

Costs to plan for

CostAmountWhere to confirm
HOA duesAssociation on recordAsk the HOA for current dues and fees
Property taxWake County plus Town of Apex ratesParcel tax record
 Amounts appear only when confirmed.

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

Greenways, parks & common areas

The Covington Community Association owns 9 parcels here, about 9 acres, per Wake County.1

Greenway

Reedy Branch Greenway

About 0.5 miles away, straight-line.11

Greenway

Beaver Creek Greenway

About 0.5 miles away, straight-line.11

Town park

Apex Nature Park

Over 160 acres with a dog park, disc golf, an amphitheatre and paved paths. About 0.5 miles away, straight-line.8

Town park

Kelly Road Park

A 25-acre Town park with playgrounds, a picnic shelter, a lighted softball field, tennis and pickleball, and a Beaver Creek Greenway trailhead. About 0.5 miles away, straight-line.10

Schools

Schools for a Covington address

WCPSS assigns by address.9

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Location & daily life

Getting around

Getting your bearings

Where Covington sits

Jurisdiction
Apex town limits1, 5
Mail
Apex, NC 275021
Example parcel
2541 Heathcote Ln (PIN 0722719988)4
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Key roads

Streets in Covington

From Wake County records1, 7

  • Heathcote Ln26 parcels, 23 homes
  • Snowdrop Ct17 parcels, 16 homes
  • Chapel Oak Dr14 parcels, 13 homes
  • Glorybower Way9 homes
  • Covington Trce9 parcels, 7 homes
  • Livingston Ct5 homes
  • Gammon Cir4 homes
  • Commodore Dr1 parcel, 0 homes
  • Homesong Way1 parcel, 0 homes

Your home search

Covington homes for sale

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Open the full Covington search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Covington homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.

Direct answers

Questions about Covington

Checked Oct 2026. Ask Leonna.

What is Covington in Apex, NC like?

Covington is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 77 single-family homes built 2014 to 2015, with a median of about 2,980 heated square feet on lots that median 0.16 acres. Reedy Branch Greenway is about 0.5 miles away, straight-line.1, 7, 11

Is Covington 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 Covington have an HOA?

Yes. Wake County lists land here owned by the Covington Community Association. Ask the association for current dues, rules and any transfer fees before you offer.1

How old are the homes in Covington?

Wake County lists 77 homes built 2014 to 2015. The median year is 2014.1, 7

How big are the lots in Covington?

Home lots run 0.14 to 0.28 acres, with a median of 0.16, per Wake County.1, 7

Are there greenways near Covington?

The Wake greenway layer maps Reedy Branch Greenway about 0.5 miles, Beaver Creek Greenway about 0.5 miles, straight-line. Apex Nature Park is about 0.5 miles away.11, 8

What schools serve Covington?

WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9

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Sources and further reading

  1. Wake County GIS: Parcels layer (COVINGTON (PROPDESC match, re-run Oct 26, 2026): 86 parcels; 77 single-family homes (TYPE_USE SINGLFAM) by year built (2014: 46, 2015: 31); heated area 2,360–4,865 sq ft, median 2,979; home lots 0.14–0.28 ac, median 0.16; vacant parcels 0; owners of non-home parcels: COVINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC 9; individual owners 2; plats BM2013 -01536, BM2013 -01537, BM2014 -00274, BM2014 -00891; ZIP 27502: 86; city/jurisdiction APE/AP)
  2. Wake County GIS: Subdivisions layer query (COVINGTON: 77 lots, 27.23 ac, access COVINGTON TRACE, approved 2012-09-18, EXISTING, jurisdiction APEX)
  3. Wake County: Tax Rates & Fees
  4. Wake County iMAPS: 2541 Heathcote Ln, PIN 0722719988 (sample parcel; 0.16 ac; built 2014; geo)
  5. Town of Apex: Land Use, Zoning, and Planning Area
  6. Town of Apex: Budget Highlights (FY2026–27 tax rate)
  7. Wake County GIS: Parcels layer query, per-street detail (Query (UPPER(PROPDESC) LIKE '%COVINGTON%') AND (CITY='APE' OR PLANNING_JURISDICTION='AP'); re-run Oct 26, 2026. Per street: Heathcote Ln: 26 parcels, 23 single-family homes built 2014–2015, heated 2,381–4,840 sq ft; Snowdrop Ct: 17 parcels, 16 single-family homes built 2014–2015, heated 2,360–3,214 sq ft; Chapel Oak Dr: 14 parcels, 13 single-family homes built 2014–2015, heated 2,440–3,692 sq ft; Glorybower Way: 9 parcels, 9 single-family homes built 2014–2015, heated 2,531–3,610 sq ft; Covington Trce: 9 parcels, 7 single-family homes built 2014–2015, heated 2,507–3,652 sq ft; Livingston Ct: 5 parcels, 5 single-family homes built 2014–2015, heated 2,928–4,865 sq ft; Gammon Cir: 4 parcels, 4 single-family homes built 2014, heated 2,767–2,928 sq ft; Commodore Dr: 1 parcel, 0 single-family homes; Homesong Way: 1 parcel, 0 single-family homes)
  8. Town of Apex: Apex Nature Park & Seymour Athletic Fields (160+ acres; 2600 and 2500 Evans Rd; dog park, disc golf, amphitheatre, paved paths, lighted courts and fields. Park parcel PIN 0721778068 (Wake GIS) used for straight-line distance.)
  9. WCPSS school assignment lookup
  10. Town of Apex: Kelly Road Park (25-acre park at 1609 Kelly Rd; playgrounds, picnic shelter, lighted softball field, tennis/pickleball, basketball, Beaver Creek Greenway trailhead. Parcel PIN 0732112205 used for straight-line distance.)
  11. Wake County GIS: Greenways and Trails layer (existing trails) (Existing trails; nearest vertex to Covington home centroid (35.73307, -78.90452): Reedy Branch Greenway 0.5 mi; Beaver Creek Greenway 0.5 mi straight-line; parks from park parcels: Apex Nature Park 0.5 mi, Kelly Road Park 0.5 mi)

Rules and fees can change; confirm with the HOA. Apex guide.

Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®. Weiss Choice Realty, brokered by Keller Williams Legacy.