Apex · Southwest Wake County, NC

Stillwater homes for sale & neighborhood guide

For buyers who want a newer home in a neighborhood with its own clubhouse parcel.

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Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
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  • 243HomesWake County1, 5
  • 2016–2021BuiltWake County1, 5
  • 3,555 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 5
  • 0.30 acMedian lotWake County1, 5

The neighborhood

243 homes built 2016–2021

Stillwater is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 243 single-family homes built 2016 to 2021, with a median of about 3,560 heated square feet on lots that median 0.30 acres, plus a clubhouse parcel.1, 5

Wake County shows 272 parcels under the Stillwater name: 243 single-family homes and 29 other parcels. 29 of them, about 41 acres, are owned by the Stillwater Owners Association. They include a clubhouse parcel.1, 5

Most homes were built from 2017 to 2020 and run about 3,000 to 4,600 heated square feet. Most lots are 0.22 to 0.37 acres.1, 5

The Wake greenway layer maps Buckhorn Preserve Greenway about 0.4 miles away and American Tobacco Trail about 0.6 miles, straight-line.8

Homes & sections

Streets and homes

Most homes date from the same few years, so compare plans and lots more than age.1, 5

Curling Creek Dr

42 homes built 2016–2021, median about 3,440 sq ft.1, 5

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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 Stillwater Owners Association owns 29 parcels here, about 41 acres, per Wake County.1

Common area

Clubhouse parcel

Wake County lists a clubhouse parcel at 3025 Curling Creek Dr owned by Stillwater Owners Assc Inc.1

Greenway

Buckhorn Preserve Greenway

About 0.4 miles away, straight-line.8

Greenway

American Tobacco Trail

About 0.6 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 miles away, straight-line.7

Schools

Schools for a Stillwater address

WCPSS assigns by address.9

Check the exact address for your move year.

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Location & daily life

Getting around

Getting your bearings

Where Stillwater sits

Jurisdiction
Apex town limits1, 4
Mail
Apex, NC 275021
Example parcel
3373 Willow Green Dr (PIN 0721132385)2
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Key roads

Streets in Stillwater

From Wake County records1, 5

  • Willow Green Dr68 parcels, 59 homes
  • Curling Creek Dr49 parcels, 42 homes
  • Mantle Ridge Dr29 parcels, 26 homes
  • Elderbank Dr29 homes
  • Old Evergreen Dr16 homes
  • Center Ridge Dr12 homes
  • Manor Stone Dr12 parcels, 9 homes
  • Highland Hills Ct9 homes
  • Kateland Ct9 parcels, 8 homes

Your home search

Stillwater homes for sale

Listings update from the MLS See all Stillwater homes ↗

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

Direct answers

Questions about Stillwater

Checked Oct 2026. Ask Leonna.

What is Stillwater in Apex, NC like?

Stillwater is a neighborhood inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 243 single-family homes built 2016 to 2021, with a median of about 3,560 heated square feet on lots that median 0.30 acres, plus a clubhouse parcel.1, 5

Is Stillwater 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 Stillwater have an HOA?

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

How old are the homes in Stillwater?

Wake County lists 243 homes built 2016 to 2021. The median year is 2018.1, 5

How big are the lots in Stillwater?

Home lots run 0.21 to 0.52 acres, with a median of 0.30, per Wake County.1, 5

Are there greenways near Stillwater?

The Wake greenway layer maps Buckhorn Preserve Greenway about 0.4 miles, American Tobacco Trail about 0.6 miles, straight-line. Apex Nature Park is about 1 miles away.8, 7

What schools serve Stillwater?

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 (STILLWATER (PROPDESC match, re-run Oct 26, 2026): 272 parcels; 243 single-family homes (TYPE_USE SINGLFAM) by year built (2016: 18, 2017: 70, 2018: 46, 2019: 62, 2020: 31, 2021: 16); heated area 2,332–5,673 sq ft, median 3,555; home lots 0.21–0.52 ac, median 0.3; vacant parcels 0; owners of non-home parcels: TRIVEST INC 1; STILLWATER OWNERS ASSC INC 28; STILLWATER OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 1; individual owners 3; plats BM2016 -00686, BM2016 -00687, BM2016 -00688, BM2016 -00693, BM2016 -00694, BM2016 -00695, BM2016 -01368, BM2016 -01704, BM2016 -01705, BM2016 -01706, BM2016 -01834, BM2016 -02201, BM2016 -02202, BM2016 -02203, BM2017 -02000, BM2017 -02294, BM2017 -02295, BM2018 -01171, BM2018 -01172, BM2018 -02193, BM2018 -02404, BM2018 -02405, BM2018 -02406, BM2019 -00323, BM2019 -00324, BM2019 -00325; ZIP 27502: 272; city/jurisdiction APE/AP)
  2. Wake County iMAPS: 3373 Willow Green Dr, PIN 0721132385 (sample parcel; 0.3 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 '%STILLWATER%') AND (CITY='APE' OR PLANNING_JURISDICTION='AP'); re-run Oct 26, 2026. Per street: Willow Green Dr: 68 parcels, 59 single-family homes built 2017–2020, heated 2,952–5,022 sq ft; Curling Creek Dr: 49 parcels, 42 single-family homes built 2016–2021, heated 2,332–5,092 sq ft; Mantle Ridge Dr: 29 parcels, 26 single-family homes built 2017–2021, heated 3,342–5,673 sq ft; Elderbank Dr: 29 parcels, 29 single-family homes built 2019–2021, heated 3,374–5,187 sq ft; Old Evergreen Dr: 16 parcels, 16 single-family homes built 2017–2021, heated 3,152–4,869 sq ft; Center Ridge Dr: 12 parcels, 12 single-family homes built 2017–2019, heated 3,504–4,716 sq ft; Manor Stone Dr: 12 parcels, 9 single-family homes built 2017–2018, heated 3,016–4,508 sq ft; Highland Hills Ct: 9 parcels, 9 single-family homes built 2016–2020, heated 2,930–3,294 sq ft; Kateland Ct: 9 parcels, 8 single-family homes built 2017–2018, heated 2,389–4,800 sq ft; Cross Bridge Ln: 8 parcels, 8 single-family homes built 2017, heated 3,111–4,368 sq ft; Park Stream Ct: 8 parcels, 8 single-family homes built 2016–2018, heated 2,520–3,637 sq ft; Song Breeze Ln: 8 parcels, 7 single-family homes built 2019, heated 2,988–3,614 sq ft; Bankside Pt: 6 parcels, 6 single-family homes built 2018–2020, heated 2,949–3,559 sq ft; Woodbury Pointe Cv: 3 parcels, 2 single-family homes built 2021, heated 4,069–4,098 sq ft; Old Stillhouse Ln: 2 parcels, 0 single-family homes; Red Cliff Dr: 2 parcels, 0 single-family homes; Oak Landing Dr: 2 parcels, 2 single-family homes built 2019, heated 2,996–3,447 sq ft)
  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 Stillwater home centroid (35.71266, -78.92957): Buckhorn Preserve Greenway 0.4 mi; American Tobacco Trail 0.6 mi straight-line; parks from park parcels: Apex Nature Park 1 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.