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Listing courtesy of Flex Realty

518 First Street
Apex, NC 27502

New home for sale - Not in a Subdivision

Luxury isn't always measured in square feet. Sometimes it's measured in Saturday mornings at the Apex Farmers Market, coffee from your favorite neighborhood café, dinner and a local craft brew just a short stroll from home, and finally having weekends that don't revolve around maintaining a giant house. Just half a mile from Downtown Apex—consistently ranked among America's best small towns—this thoughtfully designed Craftsman ranch delivers an elevated lifestyle with premium finishes rarely found below this price point. Every inch was designed with intention, proving that great design has never depended on excess. The striking exterior showcases durable fiber cement siding, stone accents, board-and-batten detailing, a brand-new architectural shingle roof, a welcoming rocking chair porch, private parking, and a fenced backyard on a quiet, low-traffic street. Inside, abundant natural light fills the open floor plan featuring accent wood beams, waterproof Mohawk RevWood flooring, smooth ceilings, Craftsman trim, designer lighting, and sophisticated black hardware throughout. The kitchen steals the show with stacked soft-close cabinetry, waterfall quartz countertops, a generous island, stainless steel appliances, and an upgraded GE slide-in range with a built-in air fryer—because your oven should work as hard as you do. The private primary suite offers backyard views, a spacious closet, and a beautifully appointed ensuite with dual quartz vanities, upgraded tile, and a tiled walk-in shower with a frameless enclosure. Every finish was curated to elevate everyday living. Whether you're buying your first home, rightsizing, or simply choosing quality over quantity, this home offers something increasingly difficult to find: exceptional craftsmanship, one-level living, and one of the most walkable lifestyles in the Triangle. Because the real luxury isn't having more house... it's having more life.

Open House:

  • Listing Price: $399,900

  • Square Feet: 1045

  • Bedrooms: 3

  • Bathrooms: 2 full, 0 half

  • Acres: 0.08

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Last updated 2026-08-07T09:59:56Z

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