Apex · Southwest Wake County, NC
Riley’s Pond homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a newer home in a 50-home neighborhood.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 50HomesWake County1, 5
- 2016–2018Most builtWake County1, 5
- 3,155 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 5
- 0.20 acMedian lotWake County1, 5
The neighborhood
50 homes, most built 2016–2018
Riley’s Pond is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 50 single-family homes: 49 built 2016 to 2018 and one older house from 1968, with a median of about 3,160 heated square feet on lots that median 0.20 acres.1, 5
Wake County shows 58 parcels under the Riley’s Pond name: 50 single-family homes and 8 other parcels. 8 of them, about 5 acres, are owned by the Riley’s Pond Homeowners Association.1, 5
Most homes were built from 2016 to 2018 and run about 2,800 to 3,600 heated square feet. Most lots are 0.17 to 0.25 acres. The count includes one older house from 1968.1, 5
The Wake greenway layer maps Arcadia Greenway about 0.3 miles away and Buckhorn Preserve Greenway about 0.5 miles, straight-line.10
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 plus Town of Apex rates | Parcel tax record |
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 Riley’s Pond Homeowners Association owns 8 parcels here, about 5 acres, per Wake County.1
Arcadia Greenway
About 0.3 miles away, straight-line.10
Buckhorn Preserve Greenway
About 0.5 miles away, straight-line.10
Apex Nature Park
Over 160 acres with a dog park, disc golf, an amphitheatre and paved paths. About 0.5 miles away, straight-line.7
Kelly Road Park
A 25-acre Town park with playgrounds, a picnic shelter, a lighted softball field, tennis and pickleball, and a Beaver Creek Greenway trailhead. About 1.3 miles away, straight-line.8
Schools
Schools for a Riley’s Pond address
WCPSS assigns by address.9
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Riley’s Pond sits
- Jurisdiction
- Apex town limits1, 4
- Apex, NC 275021
- Example parcel
- 1508 Baxter Ridge Ct (PIN 0721487817)2
Key roads
Streets in Riley’s Pond
From Wake County records1, 5
- Baxter Ridge Ct23 homes
- Rileys Pond Dr17 parcels, 13 homes
- Braden Overlook Ct13 parcels, 12 homes
- Glen Cameron Ln4 parcels, 2 homes
- Olive Chapel Rd1 parcel, 0 homes
Your home search
Riley’s Pond homes for sale
Open the full Riley’s Pond search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Riley’s Pond homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Riley’s Pond in Apex, NC like?
Riley’s Pond is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 50 single-family homes: 49 built 2016 to 2018 and one older house from 1968, with a median of about 3,160 heated square feet on lots that median 0.20 acres.1, 5
Is Riley’s Pond 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 Riley’s Pond have an HOA?
Yes. Wake County lists land here owned by the Riley’s Pond Homeowners Association. Ask the association for current dues, rules and any transfer fees before you offer.1
How old are the homes in Riley’s Pond?
Wake County lists 50 homes: 49 built 2016 to 2018 and one older house from 1968. The median year is 2017.1, 5
How big are the lots in Riley’s Pond?
Home lots run 0.15 to 0.66 acres, with a median of 0.20, per Wake County.1, 5
Are there greenways near Riley’s Pond?
The Wake greenway layer maps Arcadia Greenway about 0.3 miles, Buckhorn Preserve Greenway about 0.5 miles, straight-line. Apex Nature Park is about 0.5 miles away.10, 7
What schools serve Riley’s Pond?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9
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