Apex ETJ / planning area · Southwest Wake County, NC
Kirkwood homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a home on about two acres, mostly built in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 25HomesWake County1, 5
- 1988–2022BuiltWake County1, 5
- 2,604 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 5
- 2.14 acMedian lotWake County1, 5
The neighborhood
25 homes built 1988–2022
Kirkwood is a neighborhood in Apex’s ETJ (planning area) in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 25 single-family homes built 1988 to 2022, with a median of about 2,600 heated square feet on lots that median 2.14 acres. Camp Branch Greenway - South is about 1.1 miles away, straight-line.1, 5, 8
Wake County shows 29 parcels under the Kirkwood name: 25 single-family homes and 4 other parcels. One, about 3 acres, is owned by the Kirkwood Homeowners Association.1, 5
Most homes were built from 1989 to 1993 and run about 1,900 to 4,400 heated square feet. Most lots are 1.67 to 2.84 acres.1, 5
Wake’s subdivision layer lists Kirkwood at 27 lots on about 71 acres, approved in 1988, with access from Meadow Gate Dr.2
The Wake greenway layer maps Camp Branch Greenway - South about 1.1 miles away and Carolina Springs Greenway about 1.1 miles, straight-line.8
Homes & sections
Streets and homes
Homes span 1988 to 2022, so compare age and updates as well as size.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 Kirkwood Homeowners Association owns 1 parcel here, about 3 acres, per Wake County.1
Camp Branch Greenway - South
About 1.1 miles away, straight-line.8
Carolina Springs Greenway
About 1.1 miles away, straight-line.8
Apex Nature Park
Over 160 acres with a dog park, disc golf, an amphitheatre and paved paths. About 1.6 miles away, straight-line.7
Schools
Schools for a Kirkwood address
WCPSS assigns by address.9
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Kirkwood sits
- Jurisdiction
- Apex ETJ; Town of Apex zoning1, 3
- Apex, NC 275021
- Example parcel
- 7129 Meadow Gate Dr (PIN 0730385958)4
Key roads
Streets in Kirkwood
From Wake County records1, 5
- Meadow Gate Dr15 parcels, 12 homes
- Pleasant Plains Rd6 parcels, 5 homes
- Fox Shadow Dr4 homes
- Fox Terrace Dr4 homes
Your home search
Kirkwood homes for sale
Listings here are only from Kirkwood. None may be listed right now; ask Leonna to watch Kirkwood for you.
Open the full Kirkwood search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Kirkwood homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Kirkwood in Apex, NC like?
Kirkwood is a neighborhood in Apex’s ETJ (planning area) in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 25 single-family homes built 1988 to 2022, with a median of about 2,600 heated square feet on lots that median 2.14 acres. Camp Branch Greenway - South is about 1.1 miles away, straight-line.1, 5, 8
Is Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood have an HOA?
Yes. Wake County lists land here owned by the Kirkwood Homeowners Association. Ask the association for current dues, rules and any transfer fees before you offer.1
How old are the homes in Kirkwood?
Wake County lists 25 homes built 1988 to 2022. The median year is 1992.1, 5
How big are the lots in Kirkwood?
Home lots run 1.22 to 3.41 acres, with a median of 2.14, per Wake County.1, 5
Are there greenways near Kirkwood?
The Wake greenway layer maps Camp Branch Greenway - South about 1.1 miles, Carolina Springs Greenway about 1.1 miles, straight-line. Apex Nature Park is about 1.6 miles away.8, 7
What schools serve Kirkwood?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9
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