Apex ETJ / planning area · Southwest Wake County, NC
Merion homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a 2000s home on a larger lot, with a clubhouse parcel.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 102HomesWake County1, 4
- 2002–2009BuiltWake County1, 4
- 3,240 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 4
- 0.68 acMedian lotWake County1, 4
The neighborhood
102 homes built 2002–2009
Merion is a neighborhood in Apex’s ETJ (planning area) in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 102 single-family homes built 2002 to 2009, with a median of about 3,240 heated square feet on lots that median 0.68 acres, plus a clubhouse parcel.1, 4
Wake County shows 113 parcels under the Merion name: 102 single-family homes and 11 other parcels. 6 of them, about 20 acres, are owned by the Merion Homeowners Association. They include a clubhouse parcel.1, 4
Most homes were built from 2002 to 2006 and run about 2,700 to 4,200 heated square feet. Most lots are 0.50 to 1.19 acres.1, 4
The Wake greenway layer maps Middle Creek Greenway about 0.3 miles away, straight-line.5
Homes & sections
Streets and homes
Homes span 2002 to 2009, so compare age and updates as well as size.1, 4
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 Merion Homeowners Association owns 6 parcels here, about 20 acres, per Wake County.1
Clubhouse parcel
Wake County lists a clubhouse parcel at 5516 Merion Station Dr owned by Merion Homeowners Association Inc.1
Middle Creek Greenway
About 0.3 miles away, straight-line.5
Schools
Schools for a Merion address
WCPSS assigns by address.7
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Merion sits
- Jurisdiction
- Apex ETJ; Town of Apex zoning1, 3
- Apex, NC 275391
- Example parcel
- 5236 Levering Mill Rd (PIN 0750389677)2
Key roads
Streets in Merion
From Wake County records1, 4
- Levering Mill Rd33 parcels, 29 homes
- Merion Station Dr24 parcels, 20 homes
- Colby Chase Dr24 parcels, 23 homes
- Lianfair Ln9 homes
- Drexel Hill Ct9 parcels, 7 homes
- Righters Mill Way6 homes
- Hardenridge Ct4 homes
- Chaswold Ct3 homes
- Ballytore Dr1 home
Your home search
Merion homes for sale
Open the full Merion search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Merion homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Merion in Apex, NC like?
Merion is a neighborhood in Apex’s ETJ (planning area) in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 102 single-family homes built 2002 to 2009, with a median of about 3,240 heated square feet on lots that median 0.68 acres, plus a clubhouse parcel.1, 4
Is Merion 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 Merion have an HOA?
Yes. Wake County lists land here owned by the Merion Homeowners Association. Ask the association for current dues, rules and any transfer fees before you offer.1
How old are the homes in Merion?
Wake County lists 102 homes built 2002 to 2009. The median year is 2004.1, 4
How big are the lots in Merion?
Home lots run 0.46 to 2.60 acres, with a median of 0.68, per Wake County.1, 4
Are there greenways near Merion?
The Wake greenway layer maps Middle Creek Greenway about 0.3 miles, straight-line.5
What schools serve Merion?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.7
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