#1174241, Pamela Pettus-Lomax, Listing office: Thomason Realty Group, LLC

196 Watson Ln Lexington, NC 27292
Property details
About 196 Watson Ln
Lakefront cottage with many amenities including private pier & floater, boathouse, level lot, paved drive, lakeside deck and abundant flower gardens. This home is ready for your family to enjoy lake living. Partial upgrades include metal roof on home, roof on boathouse, pier, electric heat pump, vinyl siding & shakes, windows, walk-in shower, fireplace tile facing & gas logs, refrigerator & range. Nice lakeside screened porch for evening relaxation. The open floor plan for the den, dining & kitchen is great for family gatherings. Nice community area for parking.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Solid Surface Counter
- Fireplace: Gas Log, Den
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $420,000
- Price/SqFt: $374
- Annual Tax Amount: $804
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Hwy 8 South. Left Holloway Church Rd. Rt. Kirkman Rd. Left Watson Lane.
- Year Built: 1955
- Living Area: 1,122 SqFt
- MLS Number: 1186131
- MLS Name: Triad MLS
- Office Name: Price REALTORS - NC Hwy 8
- Office Phone: (336) 798-3750
- Listing Agent: Frankie Byrd
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $232,190 | $804 |
2023 | $232,190 | $816 |
2022 | $232,190 | $816 |
2021 | $232,190 | $768 |
2020 | $191,020 | $625 |
2019 | $191,020 | $634 |
2018 | $176,380 | $574 |
2017 | $176,380 | $574 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Southmont Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•398 Owen Rd
4
Southwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
4.4 mi
•5850 NC Highway 8
5
Denton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
7.9 mi
•305 W Salisbury St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,073. Most Lexington, NC residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 196 Watson Ln
The listing price of 196 Watson Ln property is $420,000.
The property 196 Watson Ln is a house located in Lexington, North Carolina, 27292.
Active Listing: 196 Watson Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 196 Watson Ln are: Southmont Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Southwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Denton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Central Davidson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North Rowan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Erwin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Central Davidson High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Davidson High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Rowan High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $804 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 196 Watson Ln has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 196 Watson Ln is 1,122 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 196 Watson Ln is 1955.
This home is located at 196 Watson Ln in Lexington, NC and zip code 27292. This 1,122 square foot home was built in 1955. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $420,000.
Over 22 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Lexington, NC. In the same period over 45 listings were sold below the listed price and 44 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April and May 2025, Lexington, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.7%. Listings spent 46 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $295,688 during the same period.