Stillwater, Apex NC: Neighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

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Stillwater is a newer neighborhood in west Apex, ZIP 27502, with about 240 large detached homes built from 2016 to 2021 and a neighborhood amenity center. Wake County records show 14 Stillwater home sales from October 2025 to September 2026, from $715,000 to $1,760,000, at a median price of $1,387,500.

Here is where Stillwater is, how its two parts differ, what is nearby, and what homes sold for this past year.

Where Stillwater is

Stillwater sits off Richardson Road in west Apex, near Olive Chapel Road and Humie Olive Road (Stillwater community site). All of it is inside the Town of Apex, in ZIP 27502 (Wake County property data).

By road from the Stillwater amenity center at 3025 Curling Creek Drive (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026):

  • Harris Teeter at Sweetwater Town Center: about 2.5 miles
  • Apex Nature Park: about 2.6 miles
  • Kelly Road Park: about 3.2 miles
  • American Tobacco Trail, New Hill access: about 3.4 miles
  • Beaver Creek Commons shopping: about 5.3 miles
  • Apex Town Hall, near downtown: about 5.8 miles
  • Research Triangle Park: about 15.9 miles
  • RDU Airport: about 18.6 miles

A sold-out neighborhood with an amenity center

Stillwater's community site says the neighborhood has sold out. It was planned in two parts: The Traditions, on streets such as Willow Green Drive and Highland Hills Court, and The Estates, where homes were built by custom builders, on streets such as Elderbank Drive, Mantle Ridge Drive and Center Ridge Drive (Stillwater community site and site map). Wake County records show the last homes were finished in 2021.

  • Amenity center. Wake County records show a 1,008 square foot clubhouse, built in 2018, on a 1.27-acre amenity parcel at 3025 Curling Creek Drive. The Wake County Health Department permits a seasonal pool there, and Wake County's 2025 aerial photos show an outdoor sports court next to the pool.
  • Common land. Wake County lists 28 HOA parcels in Stillwater.

Home styles and sections of Stillwater

Wake County records about 243 detached single-family homes on parcels named for Stillwater, recorded in eight phases. What the county data shows:

  • Build years: 2016 to 2021.
  • Size: most have about 2,990 to 4,570 heated square feet. The middle is about 3,555.
  • Lots: the middle lot is about 0.30 acre.
  • The Traditions and The Estates. Homes on streets in The Traditions, like Willow Green Drive and Highland Hills Court, have a middle size of about 3,100 to 3,400 heated square feet. Homes in The Estates on Elderbank Drive, Mantle Ridge Drive and Center Ridge Drive, in the later phases, have a middle size of about 4,000 to 4,100 heated square feet on lots of about a third of an acre.

That means Stillwater has newer large detached homes, and home size changes a lot from street to street.

HOA

Ask the seller or listing agent for the current HOA dues, what they cover, how amenity access works, and the rules on exterior changes, fences and rentals. Wake County records list Stillwater Owners Association Inc as the owner of the amenity parcel and the common land in all eight phases.

The Stillwater market right now

Wake County property records list 14 Stillwater home sales recorded from October 2025 through September 2026:

  • 5 sales from $715,000 to $895,000, for homes of about 2,930 to 3,640 heated square feet.
  • 9 sales from $1,315,000 to $1,760,000, for homes of about 3,640 to 5,190 heated square feet.
  • All 14 sales: a median of $1,387,500.

For context, Redfin's ZIP 27502 had a median sale price of $525,000 in the three months ending September 2026, down 8.7% year over year, and homes sold in about 39 days, compared with 28 days a year earlier. 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: Stillwater has two price bands, set mostly by home size and street. A single neighborhood median does not tell you much here, so compare sales on the same street or phase.

Assigned schools

The Wake County Public School System assigns schools by address. For the 2026-27 school year, the three Stillwater addresses we checked (on Curling Creek Drive, Elderbank Drive and Mantle Ridge Drive) were assigned to:

  • Elementary: Apex Friendship Elementary
  • Middle: Apex Friendship Middle
  • High: Apex Friendship High

WCPSS lists all three as capped for 2026-27. A newly enrolling student at a capped school may be placed at the overflow school, which WCPSS lists as Baucom Elementary, Apex Middle and Apex High for these addresses. Assignments can change every year, and nearby streets may differ. Run the exact address through the WCPSS address lookup.

Parks, shopping and dining nearby

  • Apex Nature Park, at 2600 Evans Road, about 2.6 miles. It covers over 160 acres with an amphitheatre, disc golf, a dog park, and lighted tennis and pickleball courts (Town of Apex).
  • The American Tobacco Trail, with New Hill access about 3.4 miles away.
  • Sweetwater Town Center, with Harris Teeter and shops, about 2.5 miles.
  • Kelly Road Park and the Beaver Creek Greenway, about 3.2 miles by road.
  • Downtown Apex, with Apex Town Hall about 5.8 miles away.

Buying in Stillwater: what to check

  • Street and phase. Sale prices this past year ranged by more than $1 million. Compare homes on the same street or phase.
  • Builder warranty. Homes are 5 to 10 years old. Ask what warranty items were claimed and if any coverage is left.
  • Amenity center. Ask about pool hours, the sports court and how access works.
  • HOA rules. Ask for the covenants and architectural standards that apply to the home.
  • Schools. Check the exact address for the current school year, including cap and overflow notes.

Selling in Stillwater: what buyers ask about

  • Upgrades and builder features. List what came with the home and what you added, with dates.
  • Size and lot. Buyers compare square feet and lot size closely here, so have the numbers ready.
  • Dues and what they cover. Have HOA details ready, including amenity access.
  • Price. Homes in ZIP 27502 took about 39 days to sell in the latest Redfin period. A price based on recent sales on your street or phase helps you sell on your timeline.

Stillwater FAQs

Where is Stillwater in Apex?

Stillwater is in west Apex off Richardson Road, near Olive Chapel Road and Humie Olive Road. It is inside the Town of Apex, in ZIP 27502.

What does the Stillwater HOA include?

Stillwater has an amenity center at 3025 Curling Creek Drive, with a clubhouse built in 2018, a seasonal pool and an outdoor sports court, plus 28 HOA common parcels in Wake County records. Ask for current dues, what they cover and how amenity access works before you buy.

What kinds of homes are in Stillwater?

Wake County records show about 243 detached homes in Stillwater, built from 2016 to 2021. Most have about 2,990 to 4,570 heated square feet, and the middle lot is about 0.30 acre. Homes in the later phases tend to be larger.

How far is Stillwater from downtown Apex?

By road, Stillwater is about 5.8 miles from Apex Town Hall near downtown (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026). Apex Nature Park is about 2.6 miles away, and the American Tobacco Trail at New Hill is about 3.4 miles away.

Which schools serve Stillwater addresses?

For 2026-27, the Stillwater addresses we checked were assigned to Apex Friendship Elementary, Apex Friendship Middle and Apex Friendship High. All three are capped, so new students may be placed at an overflow school. Confirm any address with the WCPSS address lookup.

What are Stillwater homes selling for right now?

Wake County records show 14 Stillwater home sales from October 2025 to September 2026. They sold for $715,000 to $1,760,000, with a median of $1,387,500. Larger homes in the later phases sold for the higher prices.

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