Scotts Mill, Apex NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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Scotts Mill is an established neighborhood in Apex, ZIP 27502, with about 860 single-family homes and townhomes built mostly from 1997 to 2008, a pool and clubhouse, and its own small retail center. Redfin's Scotts Mill neighborhood had a median sale price of $536,100 in the three months ending September 2026, and homes sold in a median of 10 days.

Here is where it is, how close it is to downtown Apex and the greenways, what the homes are like, and why homes here sell fast.

Where Scotts Mill is

Scotts Mill sits on the west side of Apex along Apex Barbecue Road, near Kelly Road and Scotts Ridge Elementary (Town of Apex area map). All of it is inside the Town of Apex, in ZIP 27502 (Wake County property data).

By road from Scotts Ridge Trail (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • Kelly Road Park: about 1.5 miles
  • Apex Nature Park: about 1.9 miles
  • Beaver Creek Commons shopping: about 2.3 miles
  • Apex Town Hall, near downtown: about 2.8 miles
  • American Tobacco Trail, New Hill access: about 6.0 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: about 15.9 miles
  • RDU Airport: about 18.6 miles

A neighborhood with its own pool, clubhouse and shops

The Town of Apex's area map labels three Scotts Mill landmarks: the Scotts Mill Recreation Center and Clubhouse, Bungalow Park at Scotts Mill and Townside Center on the Green at Scotts Mill, a small retail center inside the neighborhood.

  • Pool. The neighborhood pool's summer swim team is the Scotts Mill Sea Dragons, open to pool members (Scotts Mill Sea Dragons).
  • Private parks. Wake County records show several small parcels set aside as private parks in The Green at Scotts Mill.
  • Shops close by. Townside Center is inside the neighborhood, and Beaver Creek Commons is about 2.3 miles away.

The Beaver Creek Greenway

The Town of Apex's Beaver Creek Greenway runs from Jaycee Park to Kelly Road Park, about 1.5 miles from Scotts Mill by road. Parking is at Kelly Road Park, 1609 Kelly Road.

The Town plans a four-mile connection between Apex Nature Park and Jaycee Park that links 11 neighborhoods, 3 parks and 3 schools. Wake County lists the link from Kelly Road Park toward the American Tobacco Trail as a regional priority (Town of Apex). No finish date is posted.

Home styles and sections of Scotts Mill

Wake County records about 860 homes on parcels named for Scotts Mill. They fall into three recorded sections:

  • Scotts Mill Subdivision. Detached single-family homes.
  • The Green at Scotts Mill. A mix of detached homes and townhouse-style homes, with small private parks.
  • Bungalow Park at Scotts Mill. Townhouse-style homes.

What the county data shows:

  • Build years: 1997 to 2019, with 9 in 10 built by 2008.
  • Mix: about 3 in 4 are conventional detached homes, and about 1 in 4 are townhouse-style.
  • Size: most have about 1,440 to 2,620 heated square feet. The middle is about 1,940.

That means many Scotts Mill homes are mid-size, about 2,000 square feet or less, within about 3 miles of downtown Apex.

HOAs

Scotts Mill has more than one recorded section, and a home may pay more than one association. Ask the seller or listing agent for every HOA that applies, the current dues, what they cover, and the rules on exterior changes and rentals.

The Scotts Mill market right now

Redfin's Scotts Mill neighborhood, three months ending September 2026:

  • Median sale price: $536,100 (up 4.1% year over year).
  • Median price per square foot: $266 (down 0.37%).
  • Median days on market: 10 days (32 days a year earlier).
  • Homes sold in September 2026: 20 (14 in September 2025).
  • Sale-to-list price: 99.8%. About 24.9% of homes sold above list.

Redfin rates Scotts Mill "very competitive." For all of Apex, Redfin shows a median sale price of $569,729 for the same period, down 2.6%, with a median of 38 days on market, and 44.7% of Apex listings had a price drop.

What it means: Scotts Mill homes sold in about a quarter of the time of the Apex median, at nearly full price. Buyers should be ready to act quickly. Sellers who prepare well can expect strong interest.

Assigned schools

The Wake County Public School System assigns schools by address. For the 2026-27 school year, the three Scotts Mill addresses we checked (two on Scotts Ridge Trail and one on Curley Maple Court) were assigned to:

  • Elementary: Scotts Ridge Elementary
  • Middle: Apex Middle
  • High: Apex High

Assignments can change every year, and nearby streets may differ. Run the exact address through the WCPSS address lookup. Some Wake County schools are capped. Learn how caps and overflow schools work in What Is a Capped School in Wake County?

Parks, shopping and dining nearby

  • Kelly Road Park and the Beaver Creek Greenway, about 1.5 miles by road.
  • Apex Nature Park, at 2600 Evans Road, about 1.9 miles. It covers over 160 acres with an amphitheatre, disc golf, a dog park, and lighted tennis and pickleball courts at the Seymour Athletic Fields side (Town of Apex).
  • Townside Center on the Green, inside the neighborhood, and Beaver Creek Commons, about 2.3 miles.
  • Downtown Apex, with Apex Town Hall about 2.8 miles away.

Nearby Apex neighborhoods: Abbington, just south of US 64 in west Apex; Sweetwater, with its own town center on US 64; Stillwater, off Richardson Road in west Apex; and Bella Casa, on the southwest side of Apex.

Buying in Scotts Mill: what to check

  • Be ready on day one. With a 10-day median, have your loan approval and showing plan set before you tour.
  • Every HOA that applies. Ask for the dues and rules for each one.
  • Home age. Most homes were built from 1997 to 2008. Ask about the roof, HVAC, water heater and windows.
  • Townhome or detached. Check what the HOA maintains for townhouse-style homes.
  • Schools. Check the exact address for the current school year.

Selling in Scotts Mill: what buyers ask about

  • Updates with dates. Buyers compare homes of the same age, so a newer roof or HVAC stands out.
  • Dues and what they cover. Have HOA details ready for each association.
  • Pool and clubhouse access. Share how residents use them.
  • Price. Homes here sold at 99.8% of list in the latest Redfin period. A sharp price can draw several offers fast.

Scotts Mill FAQs

Where is Scotts Mill in Apex?

Scotts Mill is on the west side of Apex along Apex Barbecue Road, near Kelly Road and Scotts Ridge Elementary, in ZIP 27502. It is inside the Town of Apex.

What does the Scotts Mill HOA include?

Scotts Mill has a pool and a recreation center and clubhouse, plus private parks in The Green section. We could not confirm which association runs each one. Scotts Mill has more than one recorded section, so a home may pay more than one HOA. Ask for current dues and what each one covers before you buy.

What kinds of homes are in Scotts Mill?

Scotts Mill has about 860 homes in Wake County records, built from 1997 to 2019. About 3 in 4 are detached single-family homes and about 1 in 4 are townhouse-style. Most have about 1,440 to 2,620 heated square feet.

How far is Scotts Mill from downtown Apex?

By road, Scotts Mill is about 2.8 miles from Apex Town Hall near downtown (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026). Kelly Road Park and the Beaver Creek Greenway are about 1.5 miles away.

Which schools serve Scotts Mill addresses?

For 2026-27, the Scotts Mill addresses we checked were assigned to Scotts Ridge Elementary, Apex Middle and Apex High. Confirm any address with the WCPSS address lookup, since assignments can change.

What are Scotts Mill homes selling for right now?

Redfin's Scotts Mill neighborhood had a median sale price of $536,100 in the three months ending September 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 10 days, at 99.8% of list price.

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More on the area: Apex, our Apex agents, and our Apex neighborhood guides for Bella Casa, Sweetwater, Abbington and Stillwater.