The Orchard Villas

Community overview

• Type & Builder: The Orchard Villas is a low-maintenance villa community developed by Epcon Communities. Construction began in 2008 and was completed around 2015. Homes are resale only.

• Community Size: Approximately 86 attached ranch-style villas designed to provide the feel of a single-family home while offering low-maintenance living.

• Age Restrictions: Although often associated with active-adult living, The Orchard Villas is not officially age-restricted, making it attractive to both retirees and younger buyers seeking one-level living.

Pricing and market information

• Price Range:Listings typically span from $400,000 to $500,000

• Ranch-style attached villas.

• Approximately 1,547-2,335 square feet.

• 1-3 bedrooms.

• 2-3 bathrooms.

• Attached two- and select oversized garages.

• Open-concept floor plans.

• Private courtyards that are a signature feature of Epcon Communities.

• Most homes include sunrooms, flex rooms, or bonus living spaces.

Amenities and lifestyle

• Clubhouse serving as the social center of the community.
• Outdoor swimming pool.
• Fitness center.
• Card room.
• Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood.
• Active social calendar including coffee gatherings, clubs, yoga, game nights, and resident events.
• HOA provides exterior maintenance and landscaping, allowing for a true lock-and-leave lifestyle.

HOA and maintenance

• HOA Management:
  • Covers maintenance of common areas and amenities.

Property taxes

Current combined property tax rate (2025-2026)

• Town of Apex: $0.356 per $100 assessed value
• Wake County: Approximately $0.5135 per $100 assessed value
• Combined: Approximately $0.87 per $100 of assessed value (excluding any applicable fire district or special district taxes).

Location and access

• Conveniently located just off US-64, providing quick access throughout the Triangle.

• Less than 10 minutes to Historic Downtown Apex, featuring locally owned restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and year-round festivals.

Nearby conveniences

• 2 miles to Publix
• 3 miles to Beaver Creek Commons shopping and dining
• 4 miles to Costco
• 6 miles to Whole Foods Market

• Convenient access to NC-540, US-64, Cary, Raleigh, RTP, and Chapel Hill.

• Adjacent to the Duke Health Apex medical campus, including primary care, orthopedics, imaging, physical therapy, and specialty services. Duke Health Apex

Drive times

• Downtown Apex - 5 minutes

• Downtown Cary - 15 minutes

• Downtown Raleigh - 25 minutes

• Research Triangle Park - 20 minutes

• RDU Airport - 25 minutes

• Downtown Durham - 35 minutes

• Jordan Lake - 15 minutes

Summary