Apex · Southwest Wake County, NC
Willow Hills homes for sale & neighborhood guide
For buyers who want a nearly new, larger home with about 32 acres of shared open space.
Written by Leonna Weiss, REALTOR®
Last reviewed:
- 70HomesWake County1, 5
- 2021–2023Most builtWake County1, 5
- 5,048 sq ftMedian heated areaWake County1, 5
- 0.39 acMedian lotWake County1, 5
The neighborhood
Built out in three years
Willow Hills is a newer neighborhood off Olive Chapel Rd, inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 69 homes built 2021 to 2023 and one older house, with a median of about 5,050 heated square feet. The community association owns about 32 acres.1, 5
Wake County shows 81 parcels under the Willow Hills name: 70 single-family homes and 11 parcels owned by the Willow Hills Community Association. 69 of the homes were built from 2021 to 2023; one Olive Chapel Rd house dates to 1944.1, 5
Most homes are on Sierra Glen Cir. The newer homes run about 3,900 to 8,300 heated square feet, on lots of 0.33 to 0.53 acres. The 1944 house sits on 0.98 acres.1, 5
The association’s open space adds up to about 32 acres. Deer Creek Greenway is about 0.3 miles away, straight-line.1, 8
Homes & sections
Four streets
Nearly every home is from the same three years, so compare plans and lots more than age.1, 5
Sierra Glen Cir
The main loop: 46 homes built 2021–2023, about 4,100 to 8,300 square feet.1, 5
See Willow Hills homesWhisper Willows Dr
9 homes built 2022–2023, about 3,900 to 5,700 square feet.1, 5
See Willow Hills homesThe 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
Open space and greenways
The Willow Hills Community Association owns 11 open-space parcels, about 32 acres, per Wake County.1
Deer Creek Greenway
About 0.3 miles away, straight-line.8
Reedy Branch Greenway
About 0.6 miles away, straight-line.8
Apex Nature Park
Over 160 acres with a dog park, disc golf and paved paths. About 2.4 miles away, straight-line.7
Schools
Schools for a Willow Hills address
WCPSS assigns by address.9
Check the exact address for your move year.
Check assignmentsLocation & daily life
Getting around
Getting your bearings
Where Willow Hills sits
- Jurisdiction
- Apex town limits1, 4
- Apex, NC 275021
- Example parcel
- 1565 Sierra Glen Cir (PIN 0712600630)2
Key roads
Streets in Willow Hills
From Wake County records1, 5
- Sierra Glen Cir50 parcels, 46 homes
- Snowbed Ridge Dr12 parcels, 9 homes
- Whisper Willows Dr11 parcels, 9 homes
- Diamond Leaf Ct5 homes
Your home search
Willow Hills homes for sale
Open the full Willow Hills search on its own page, or ask Leonna about upcoming and off-market Willow Hills homes. Listing data courtesy of Doorify MLS; the IDX disclaimer appears with the results above.
What is Willow Hills in Apex, NC like?
Willow Hills is a newer neighborhood off Olive Chapel Rd, inside Apex town limits in Southwest Wake. Wake County lists 69 homes built 2021 to 2023 and one older house, with a median of about 5,050 heated square feet. The community association owns about 32 acres.1, 5
Is Willow Hills 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 Willow Hills have an HOA?
Yes. Wake County lists land here owned by the Willow Hills Community Association. Ask the association for current dues, rules and any transfer fees before you offer.1
How old are the homes in Willow Hills?
69 of the 70 homes were built from 2021 to 2023. One Olive Chapel Rd house dates to 1944.1, 5
What schools serve Willow Hills?
WCPSS assigns by address and can change it yearly. Use its lookup for your move year.9
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