Apex · Southwest Wake County, NC

Middleton homes for sale & neighborhood guide

For buyers who want a newer home on a smaller lot, with a clubhouse parcel.

Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:

  • 173HomesWake County1, 5
  • 2017–2020BuiltWake County1, 5
  • 3,094 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 5
  • 0.15 acMedian lotWake County1, 5

The neighborhood

173 homes built 2017–2020

Middleton is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 173 single-family homes built 2017 to 2020, with a median of about 3,090 heated square feet on lots that median 0.15 acres, plus a clubhouse parcel.1, 5

Wake County shows 189 parcels under the Middleton name: 173 single-family homes and 16 other parcels. 14 of them, about 30 acres, are owned by the Middleton Owners Association. They include a clubhouse parcel.1, 5

Most homes were built from 2017 to 2020 and run about 2,400 to 4,300 heated square feet. Most lots are 0.09 to 0.33 acres.1, 5

The Wake greenway layer maps Middleton Greenway about 0.3 miles away and Salem Pond Park Greenway about 0.4 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

Rowanwood Way

47 homes built 2017–2019, median about 2,770 sq ft.1, 5

See Middleton homes

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 Middleton Owners Association owns 14 parcels here, about 30 acres, per Wake County.1

Common area

Clubhouse parcel

Wake County lists a clubhouse parcel at 1311 Kirkstone Way owned by Middleton Owners Association Inc.1

Greenway

Middleton Greenway

About 0.3 miles away, straight-line.7

Greenway

Salem Pond Park Greenway

About 0.4 miles away, straight-line.7

Schools

Schools for a Middleton address

WCPSS assigns by address.8

Check the exact address for your move year.

Check assignments

Location & daily life

Getting around

Getting your bearings

Where Middleton sits

Jurisdiction
Apex town limits1, 4
Mail
Apex, NC 275231
Example parcel
417 Rowanwood Way (PIN 0743320340)2
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Key roads

Streets in Middleton

From Wake County records1, 5

  • Rowanwood Way49 parcels, 47 homes
  • Gilwood Dr32 parcels, 30 homes
  • Kelder Ln25 parcels, 23 homes
  • Kirkstone Way23 parcels, 17 homes
  • Hopwood Way18 homes
  • Tintern Ln16 homes
  • Brierley Dr10 parcels, 9 homes
  • Littlehills Dr9 parcels, 8 homes
  • Torwood Cir5 homes

Your home search

Middleton homes for sale

Listings update from the MLS See all Middleton homes ↗

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

Direct answers

Questions about Middleton

Checked Oct 2026. Ask Leonna.

What is Middleton in Apex, NC like?

Middleton is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 173 single-family homes built 2017 to 2020, with a median of about 3,090 heated square feet on lots that median 0.15 acres, plus a clubhouse parcel.1, 5

Is Middleton inside Apex town limits?

Yes. Wake County lists Apex as the city and planning jurisdiction, so the Town’s development ordinance applies.1, 4

Does Middleton have an HOA?

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

How old are the homes in Middleton?

Wake County lists 173 homes built 2017 to 2020. The median year is 2018.1, 5

How big are the lots in Middleton?

Home lots run 0.08 to 0.43 acres, with a median of 0.15, per Wake County.1, 5

Are there greenways near Middleton?

The Wake greenway layer maps Middleton Greenway about 0.3 miles, Salem Pond Park Greenway about 0.4 miles, straight-line.7

What schools serve Middleton?

WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.8

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Sources and further reading

  1. Wake County GIS: Parcels layer (MIDDLETON (PROPDESC match, re-run Oct 26, 2026): 189 parcels; 173 single-family homes (TYPE_USE SINGLFAM) by year built (2017: 24, 2018: 100, 2019: 31, 2020: 18); heated area 2,268–5,981 sq ft, median 3,094; home lots 0.08–0.43 ac, median 0.15; vacant parcels 4; owners of non-home parcels: YXF LLC 1; MIDDLETON OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 14; PRO LCM LLC 1; TOWN OF APEX 1; individual owners 3; plats BM 2018-954, BM2016 -00362, BM2016 -01057, BM2016 -01756, BM2016 -01757, BM2016 -01759, BM2017 -00111, BM2017 -00112, BM2017 -00113, BM2017 -01392, BM2017 -01393, BM2017 -01394, BM2017 -01395, BM2017 -01634, BM2017 -02171, BM2017 -02172, BM2018 -01443, BM2018 -01444, BM2018 -01445, BM2018 -01668, BM2018 -01669, BM2018 -955, BM2019 -00153; ZIP 27523: 186, null: 3; city/jurisdiction APE/AP, None/AP)
  2. Wake County iMAPS: 417 Rowanwood Way, PIN 0743320340 (sample parcel; 0.14 ac; built 2018; geo)
  3. Wake County: Tax Rates & Fees
  4. Town of Apex: Land Use, Zoning, and Planning Area
  5. Wake County GIS: Parcels layer query, per-street detail (Query (UPPER(PROPDESC) LIKE '%MIDDLETON%') AND (CITY='APE' OR PLANNING_JURISDICTION='AP'); re-run Oct 26, 2026. Per street: Rowanwood Way: 49 parcels, 47 single-family homes built 2017–2019, heated 2,349–4,152 sq ft; Gilwood Dr: 32 parcels, 30 single-family homes built 2017–2020, heated 2,753–4,308 sq ft; Kelder Ln: 25 parcels, 23 single-family homes built 2017–2020, heated 3,360–5,078 sq ft; Kirkstone Way: 23 parcels, 17 single-family homes built 2018–2020, heated 2,922–4,988 sq ft; Hopwood Way: 18 parcels, 18 single-family homes built 2018, heated 2,268–3,107 sq ft; Tintern Ln: 16 parcels, 16 single-family homes built 2019–2020, heated 2,952–5,981 sq ft; Brierley Dr: 10 parcels, 9 single-family homes built 2019–2020, heated 3,054–4,651 sq ft; Littlehills Dr: 9 parcels, 8 single-family homes built 2018, heated 2,435–3,104 sq ft; Torwood Cir: 5 parcels, 5 single-family homes built 2018–2019, heated 2,960–4,450 sq ft; Old Jenks Rd: 1 parcel, 0 single-family homes; Howell Rd: 1 parcel, 0 single-family homes)
  6. Town of Apex: Budget Highlights (FY2026–27 tax rate)
  7. Wake County GIS: Greenways and Trails layer (existing trails) (Existing trails; nearest vertex to Middleton home centroid (35.76084, -78.85440): Middleton Greenway 0.3 mi; Salem Pond Park Greenway 0.4 mi straight-line)
  8. WCPSS school assignment lookup

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

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