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My family and I recently moved to the area. We are potentially interested in purchasing a single family home in Apex, in particular in either the Scotts Mill or Whitehall Manor subdivisions. Are both of these areas highly desirable in Apex for families? Is either better overall in terms of potential resale? We really like the craftsman style homes in these subdivisions.
They are both fine.
Scotts Mill offers a wider variety of houses, from various builders. So, there is more variation in style and quality.
Whitehall Manor was developed and built out by one firm. Having fewer homeowners, there is less money to support amenities. So, Scotts Mill has a much nicer pool, tennis, etc. I think that helps with resale.
Be aware of the railroad tracks across S. Salem Street, when picking a house site, if daily horn-blowing will bother you.
Be aware of the railroad tracks across S. Salem Street, when picking a house site, if daily horn-blowing will bother you.
Parts of Scott's Mill are also VERY close to 540. Other parts would be a non-issue.
My ex-wife lived in the town home part of Scotts Mill after our divorce, and she loved it, and our daughter LOVED it there. Lots of kids to play with, they really enjoyed the pool, and in general, it was a good place to live. Note they were in the townhomes though, not the single family.
If you are aware of things like railroads and highways, and choose carefully, I think both are good choices. (Whitehall is ever so slightly closer to things...)
Last year, I had client who purchased in Scotts Mill. Inventory was LOW and homes were selling in DAYS.
Her mom also wanted to be in Scotts Mill in one of the smaller homes (not townhome) and we were CALLING homeowners to see if anyone had intentions of selling. The smaller homes were scooped up the day they went on the market.
Finally, the perfect home came on the market and although there were multiple offers, she got it!
Scotts Mill is a beautiful subdivision. Really, the train is NOTHING to think about. Adults can walk to restaurants in Apex (a mile I'm guessing) and to local festivities. A new Elementary school is being built for 2016 nearby at Apex Barbeque and NC540. New high school opening 2016 will be local to you. The other neighborhood looks nice too, but I haven't been in it. Architecture of Scotts Mill is nice for sure. This is a nice area, not so cookie cutter as a lot of new subdivisions.
I would say Scotts Mill but in my opinion that entire area has changed with 540 coming in and its just very congested. When I built in Pearson Farms back in 1997 it was really great since it was out of the way very country feel had horses at Chapel Ridge. Now try getting onto Olive Chapel at 5/530 from the Apex Peakway as you have Bella Casa, Covington and Olive Chapel Park in the mix. Glad I sold back in 2007 since all I hear is complaints from renters that I have in another property in Pearson and can't blame them.
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