Apex ETJ / planning area · Southwest Wake County, NC
Fair Oaks homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a 2002–2004 home on close to three-quarters of an acre.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 85HomesWake County1, 5
- 2001–2005BuiltWake County1, 5
- 3,147 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 5
- 0.69 acMedian lotWake County1, 5
The neighborhood
85 homes built 2001–2005
Fair Oaks is a neighborhood in Apex’s ETJ (planning area) in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 85 single-family homes built 2001 to 2005, with a median of about 3,150 heated square feet on lots that median 0.69 acres. Middle Creek Greenway is about 0.4 miles away, straight-line.1, 5, 7
Wake County shows 88 parcels under the Fair Oaks name: 85 single-family homes and 3 other parcels. 3 of them, about 8 acres, are owned by the Fair Oaks Property Owners Association.1, 5
Most homes were built from 2002 to 2004 and run about 2,700 to 3,700 heated square feet. Most lots are 0.58 to 1.01 acres.1, 5
Wake’s subdivision layer lists 2 Apex records for Fair Oaks, totaling 87 lots on about 82 acres.2
The Wake greenway layer maps Middle Creek Greenway about 0.4 miles away and Veterans Park Greenway about 1.3 miles, straight-line.7
Homes & sections
Streets and homes
Most homes date from the same few years, so compare plans and lots more than age.1, 5
The money
Costs to plan for
| Cost | Amount | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| HOA dues | Association on record | Ask the HOA for current dues and fees |
| Property tax | Wake County rate plus any fire-district rate; no Apex town rate in the ETJ | Parcel tax record |
No town rate
Wake lists no town for these parcels, so the bill is the county rate plus any fire-district rate.1, 6
Life beyond the house
Greenways, parks & common areas
The Fair Oaks Property Owners Association owns 3 parcels here, about 8 acres, per Wake County.1
Middle Creek Greenway
About 0.4 miles away, straight-line.7
Veterans Park Greenway
About 1.3 miles away, straight-line.7
Schools
Schools for a Fair Oaks address
WCPSS assigns by address.8
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Fair Oaks sits
- Jurisdiction
- Apex ETJ; Town of Apex zoning1, 3
- Apex, NC 275391
- Example parcel
- 5404 Dutch Elm Dr (PIN 0750425343)4
Key roads
Streets in Fair Oaks
From Wake County records1, 5
- Dutch Elm Dr38 parcels, 36 homes
- Monarch Birch Dr29 homes
- Colonial Oaks Dr10 homes
- Black Forest Dr7 homes
- Kings Pine Ln4 parcels, 3 homes
Your home search
Fair Oaks homes for sale
Listings here are only from Fair Oaks. None may be listed right now; ask Leonna to watch Fair Oaks for you.
Open the full Fair Oaks search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Fair Oaks homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Fair Oaks in Apex, NC like?
Fair Oaks is a neighborhood in Apex’s ETJ (planning area) in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 85 single-family homes built 2001 to 2005, with a median of about 3,150 heated square feet on lots that median 0.69 acres. Middle Creek Greenway is about 0.4 miles away, straight-line.1, 5, 7
Is Fair Oaks inside Apex town limits?
No. It’s in Apex’s ETJ: the Town’s zoning and subdivision rules apply, but Wake County lists no town for tax.1, 3, 6
Does Fair Oaks have an HOA?
Yes. Wake County lists land here owned by the Fair Oaks Property Owners Association. Ask the association for current dues, rules and any transfer fees before you offer.1
How old are the homes in Fair Oaks?
Wake County lists 85 homes built 2001 to 2005. The median year is 2003.1, 5
How big are the lots in Fair Oaks?
Home lots run 0.57 to 1.49 acres, with a median of 0.69, per Wake County.1, 5
Are there greenways near Fair Oaks?
The Wake greenway layer maps Middle Creek Greenway about 0.4 miles, Veterans Park Greenway about 1.3 miles, straight-line.7
What schools serve Fair Oaks?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.8
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