Apex · Southwest Wake County, NC

Retreat at Friendship homes for sale & neighborhood guide

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  • 263HomesWake County1, 5
  • 2024–2026BuiltWake County1, 5
  • 2,929 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 5
  • 0.14 acMedian lotWake County1, 5

The neighborhood

263 homes built 2024–2026

Retreat at Friendship is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 263 single-family homes built 2024 to 2026, with a median of about 2,930 heated square feet on lots that median 0.14 acres. Little Beaver Creek Greenway is about 0.2 miles away, straight-line.1, 5, 8

Wake County shows 559 parcels under the Retreat at Friendship name: 263 single-family homes and 296 other parcels. 10 of them, about 2 acres, are owned by the Retreat at Friendship Owners Association.1, 5

Most homes were built from 2024 to 2025 and run about 2,000 to 3,900 heated square feet. Most lots are 0.07 to 0.17 acres.1, 5

The Wake greenway layer maps Little Beaver Creek Greenway about 0.2 miles away and Olive Farm Greenway about 0.3 miles, straight-line.8

M/I Homes of Raleigh LLC owns 180 parcels here and Friendship Towns NC LLC owns 62, per Wake County. Most are vacant lots.1

Wake lists Apex 27502 mailing ZIPs for 208 of the homes and New Hill 27562 for 41; 14 have no ZIP on record yet.1

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

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 Retreat at Friendship Owners Association owns 10 parcels here, about 2 acres, per Wake County.1

Greenway

Little Beaver Creek Greenway

About 0.2 miles away, straight-line.8

Greenway

Olive Farm Greenway

About 0.3 miles away, straight-line.8

Town park

Apex Nature Park

Over 160 acres with a dog park, disc golf, an amphitheatre and paved paths. About 1.8 miles away, straight-line.7

Schools

Schools for a Retreat at Friendship address

WCPSS assigns by address.9

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Location & daily life

Getting around

Getting your bearings

Where Retreat at Friendship sits

Jurisdiction
Apex town limits1, 4
Mail
Apex, NC 275021
Example parcel
2422 Englemann Dr (PIN 0710977500)2
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Key roads

Streets in Retreat at Friendship

From Wake County records1, 5

  • Englemann Dr89 parcels, 59 homes
  • Field Poppy Dr61 parcels, 56 homes
  • Mission Olive Pl52 parcels, 16 homes
  • Cathedral Comb Dr49 parcels, 29 homes
  • Horton Ridge Blvd46 parcels, 0 homes
  • Picual Way43 parcels, 26 homes
  • Yarrow Ct39 parcels, 0 homes
  • Creeping Thyme Dr37 parcels, 0 homes
  • June Lake Sta22 parcels, 4 homes

Your home search

Retreat at Friendship homes for sale

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Direct answers

Questions about Retreat at Friendship

Checked Oct 2026. Ask Leonna.

What is Retreat at Friendship in Apex, NC like?

Retreat at Friendship is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 263 single-family homes built 2024 to 2026, with a median of about 2,930 heated square feet on lots that median 0.14 acres. Little Beaver Creek Greenway is about 0.2 miles away, straight-line.1, 5, 8

Is Retreat at Friendship 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 Retreat at Friendship have an HOA?

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

How old are the homes in Retreat at Friendship?

Wake County lists 263 homes built 2024 to 2026. The median year is 2025.1, 5

How big are the lots in Retreat at Friendship?

Home lots run 0.05 to 0.25 acres, with a median of 0.14, per Wake County.1, 5

Are there greenways near Retreat at Friendship?

The Wake greenway layer maps Little Beaver Creek Greenway about 0.2 miles, Olive Farm Greenway about 0.3 miles, straight-line. Apex Nature Park is about 1.8 miles away.8, 7

What schools serve Retreat at Friendship?

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 (RETREAT AT FRIENDSHIP (PROPDESC match, re-run Oct 26, 2026): 559 parcels; 263 single-family homes (TYPE_USE SINGLFAM) by year built (2024: 90, 2025: 151, 2026: 22); heated area 1,839–4,367 sq ft, median 2,929; home lots 0.05–0.25 ac, median 0.14; vacant parcels 247; owners of non-home parcels: M/I HOMES OF RALEIGH LLC 180; RETREAT AT FRIENDSHIP OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 10; 2305 FIELD POPPY LLC 1; RAMOMI LLC 1; ARMERIA LLC 1; CATHEDRAL COMB LLC 1; FRIENDSHIP TOWNS NC LLC 62; TOWN OF APEX 1; individual owners 2; plats BM2023 -01966, BM2023 -01967, BM2023 -01968, BM2024 -00608, BM2024 -01348, BM2024 -01349, BM2024 -01350, BM2024 -01647, BM2024 -1349, BM2025 -01119, BM2025 -01342, BM2025 -01709, BM2025 -01788, BM2025 -01873, BM2025 -02322, BM2025 -02428, BM2026 -00301; ZIP 27502: 271, 27562: 122, null: 166; city/jurisdiction APE/AP)
  2. Wake County iMAPS: 2422 Englemann Dr, PIN 0710977500 (sample parcel; 0.14 ac; built 2025; 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 '%RETREAT AT FRIENDSHIP%') AND (CITY='APE' OR PLANNING_JURISDICTION='AP'); re-run Oct 26, 2026. Per street: Englemann Dr: 89 parcels, 59 single-family homes built 2024–2026, heated 1,839–4,324 sq ft; Field Poppy Dr: 61 parcels, 56 single-family homes built 2024–2026, heated 2,306–3,934 sq ft; Mission Olive Pl: 52 parcels, 16 single-family homes built 2024–2025, heated 1,859–2,140 sq ft; Cathedral Comb Dr: 49 parcels, 29 single-family homes built 2025–2026, heated 1,839–2,483 sq ft; Horton Ridge Blvd: 46 parcels, 0 single-family homes; Picual Way: 43 parcels, 26 single-family homes built 2025, heated 2,503–4,191 sq ft; Yarrow Ct: 39 parcels, 0 single-family homes; Creeping Thyme Dr: 37 parcels, 0 single-family homes; June Lake Sta: 22 parcels, 4 single-family homes built 2024–2026, heated 2,968–3,898 sq ft; Alkali Ct: 21 parcels, 0 single-family homes; Andrena Way: 19 parcels, 6 single-family homes built 2025–2026, heated 4,253 sq ft; Kingscup Ct: 19 parcels, 19 single-family homes built 2024–2025, heated 2,843–4,367 sq ft; Honeydew Dr: 16 parcels, 16 single-family homes built 2025, heated 2,676–3,850 sq ft; Armeria Dr: 16 parcels, 16 single-family homes built 2024, heated 2,348–3,898 sq ft; Bombini Ct: 8 parcels, 0 single-family homes; Bee Orchard St: 7 parcels, 7 single-family homes built 2025, heated 2,866–3,762 sq ft; Dadant Dr: 5 parcels, 5 single-family homes built 2025–2026, heated 2,798–3,848 sq ft; Beekman Dr: 4 parcels, 4 single-family homes built 2025, heated 2,459–2,879 sq ft; New Hope Farm Rd: 4 parcels, 0 single-family homes; Humie Olive Rd: 2 parcels, 0 single-family homes)
  6. Town of Apex: Budget Highlights (FY2026–27 tax rate)
  7. 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.)
  8. Wake County GIS: Greenways and Trails layer (existing trails) (Existing trails; nearest vertex to Retreat at Friendship home centroid (35.69623, -78.93221): Little Beaver Creek Greenway 0.2 mi; Olive Farm Greenway 0.3 mi straight-line; parks from park parcels: Apex Nature Park 1.8 mi)
  9. 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.