520 Watson Rd is a 886 square foot house on a 0.5 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Efland data, we estimate the home's value is $159,769.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$159,769
$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 34.9% lower than the average sale price ($245K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$564 (+25.1%)
$37,100 + $40,600
$77,700
2024
$451 (+3.0%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2023
$438 (+2.3%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2022
$428 (+2.6%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2021
$417 (−44.1%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2020
$746
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2019
$746 (+6,424.6%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2018
$11 (−98.4%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2017
$717 (+26.7%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2016
$566 (−0.2%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2015
$567 (+3.8%)
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
2014
$546 (+1.7%)
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
2013
$537 (+6.2%)
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
2010
$505
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
Tax history for 520 Watson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$564 (+25.1%)
$37,100 + $40,600
$77,700
2024
$451 (+3.0%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2023
$438 (+2.3%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2022
$428 (+2.6%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2021
$417 (−44.1%)
$15,500 + $30,800
$46,300
2020
$746
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2019
$746 (+6,424.6%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2018
$11 (−98.4%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2017
$717 (+26.7%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2016
$566 (−0.2%)
$15,500 + $48,600
$64,100
2015
$567 (+3.8%)
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
2014
$546 (+1.7%)
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
2013
$537 (+6.2%)
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
2010
$505
$17,275 + $30,279
$47,554
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential (R-1) District is to provide locations for rural non-farm residential development, at very low intensities, in areas where the short and long-term solutions to domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall be individual wells and ground absorption system.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Foundation Type: Masonry
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 886
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,916
Building Sq. Ft: 886
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: E/O SR 1320
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,780
Municipality Name: CHEEKS TWP
Acres: 0.5
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL- IMPROVED
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: CTY & EFLAND FIRE TAX
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 886
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1932
County: Orange County
APN: 9844664404
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Efland Cheeks Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Gravelly Hill Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Orange High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$152,000 – $184,000
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