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5600 Merion Station Dr, Apex, NC 27539

House Description

Nestled in the highly sought-after Merion community of Apex, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort and outdoor living. Enjoy relaxing on the screened-in porch or entertaining on the spacious deck overlooking a private, fenced backyard complete with a fire pit area. Conveniently located just a short distance from the community pool, this home combines an exceptional location with inviting spaces designed for everyday living and entertaining. 5600 Merion Station Drive Updates & Improvements This home has been thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained with major improvements throughout. Major Renovations New Roof & Gutters (2021) Complete Kitchen Renovation (Fall 2022) Primary Bathroom Renovation (Fall 2024) Refinished Hardwood Floors (January 2023) Outdoor Living Screened Porch (2009) Spacious Patio (2014) Fire Pit Area (2010) Fenced Backyard (2012) Exterior Painted (2015) Mechanical & Efficiency HVAC System Upstairs unit replaced (2012) Downstairs unit replaced (2014) Water Heater (Gas) EV Car Charger (2026) Additional Improvements Hot Tub (2017) Interior Painted (2013, 2022 & 2024) Wine Bar Kitchen Appliances Updated

Highlights

Listed by Nicholas Giuggio , 919-444-4123 Fathom Realty NC, LLC , 888-455-6040. Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina mls logo

Property Type

Residential

Lot/Acreage

0.71

HOA Fee

271 Quarterly

Year Built

2005

County

Wake

Neighborhood

Merion

Listing ID

10182070

Questions about this listing?

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Interior Features

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

▪ Bedrooms:4
▪ Bathrooms:4
▪ Full Bathrooms:3
▪ 1/2 Bathrooms:1

Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater

Air Cond:Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Fireplaces:Dining Room,Family Room,Fire Pit,Gas Log

Floor:Carpet,Hardwood,Vinyl,Parquet,Tile,Wood

Above Ground Sq Ft:2793

Below Ground Sq Ft:0

Basement:Crawl Space

Other:Bar,Bathtub/Shower Combination,Beamed Ceilings,Bookcases,Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Coffered Ceiling(s),Crown Molding,Double Vanity,Dry Bar,Entrance Foyer,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Separate Shower,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub,Stone Counters,Storage,Tray Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-In Shower

Other:Public

Exterior Features

Lot:Back Yard,Front Yard,Gentle Sloping,Hardwood Trees,Landscaped

Zoning:RR

Roof:Shingle

Others:Barbecue,Fenced Yard,Fire Pit,Gas Grill,Outdoor Grill,Rain Gutters,Covered,Deck,Enclosed,Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened

Sewer:Septic Tank

Parking Features:Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Inside Entrance,Paved

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Payment Breakdown

Principal Interest

$5,024

Taxes

$396

HOA

$271

Home Price

$975,000

Home Price

Loan Details

30 yrs

6.683%

Interest Rate

Loan Type

Down Payment

20%

$195,000

Down Payment

Down Payment %

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Monthly Price:

$5,024.38

Principal

Taxes

HOA

	Principal	Taxes	HOA	Total
Monthly	$5,024.38	$396.40	$271.00	$5,691.77
Yearly	$60,292.51	$4,756.77	$3,252.00	$68,301.28
Total	$1,808,775.26	$142,703.10	$97,560.00	$2,049,038.36