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    • Price cut: $300K (5/28)
    $1,900,000

    3906 Highland Dr, Denison, TX 75020

    4beds
    7,223sqft
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    $13,330/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1976
    45.91 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $263/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private courtyardsPrivate terraceNew windowsFloor-to-ceiling windowsBrick paver flooringEncasement windowsWood-burning fireplaces
    Imagine working your whole life to build your dream property—that's exactly what Charles E. Watson, owner of 16 Watson Burger locations at the height of his career, accomplished at 3906 Highland Drive. This iconic estate represents a four-year labor of love, designed by renowned architect Richard E. Huston of Anaheim, California, and meticulously built by J.W. Thomas. Inspired by the elegant mansions of Malibu and sited on nearly 50 acres, this North Texas masterpiece features a painted brick exterior with floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the rear, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living through French doors that open from nearly every room to private courtyards and terraces. Contiguous brick paver flooring flows throughout while encasement windows frame breathtaking views of wildlife and the peaceful pond. Wood-burning fireplaces grace the sunken living room, dining room, and primary bedroom. The gourmet kitchen boasts double ovens and a warming drawer, modern flat-front cabinetry, and a large bay window overlooking the front courtyard. All bedrooms feature ensuite bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a built-in wood slat canopy with French doors off to your private terrace and dual primary bathrooms. Breezeways connect the main house to a detached guest house with wet bar ensuring everyone enjoys their own privacy, plus a cabana with extra storage, perfect for an exercise room. Features new windows in the guest bedrooms and the primary bedroom, a master light switch, and full sprinkler system. This is the kind of place you work your whole life to live in—a testament to the American dream where dedication and vision transformed the Watson Burger empire success into an extraordinary legacy estate.
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    Listed by:

    Megan Christensen 0682136 903-818-6079,

    Texas Life Real Estate 903-818-6079,

    Chuck Henson 0601243 903-815-7253,

    Texoma Premier Properties

    Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21106101

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Fireplace, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Hollywood Bath, Sitting Area in Primary, Separate Shower
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 27 x 24
      Bedroom
      • Features: En Suite Bathroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18 x 20
      Bedroom
      • Features: Built-in Features, En Suite Bathroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18 x 20
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Built-in Features, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Hollywood Bath, Sitting Area in Primary, Separate Shower, Tile Counters
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 17 x 24
      Dining room
      • Features: Fireplace
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 14 x 14
      Exercise room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 30 x 12
      Other
      • Features: Built-in Features, En Suite Bathroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Other
      • Features: Built-in Features, En Suite Bathroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Other
      • Features: En Suite Bathroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Great room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 62 x 22
      Other
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 36 x 20
      Half bath
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Half bath
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Kitchen
      • Features: Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Tile Counters
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 16 x 11
      Laundry
      • Features: Built-in Features
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 8 x 10
      Living room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 34 x 20
      Heating
      • Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Vented Exhaust Fan, Warming Drawer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
      Features
      • Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Tile Counters, Natural Woodwork
      • Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Linoleum
      • Has basement: No
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      • Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 7,223 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Covered, Carport, Detached Carport, Inside Entrance, Lighted, Parking Pad
      • Carport spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch, Covered
      • Exterior features: Courtyard, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
      • Pool features: Diving Board, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool
      • Fencing: Perimeter,Pipe
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Body of water: Texoma
      Lot
      • Size: 45.91 Acres
      • Features: Acreage, Landscaped, Pond on Lot, Many Trees, Sprinkler System
      • Residential vegetation: Cleared, Partially Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 112240
      • Other equipment: Satellite Dish

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary/Modern,Ranch,Detached
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
      • Roof: Composition,Flat
      Condition
      • Year built: 1976

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Septic Available, Separate Meters, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Denison

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $263/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,012,367
      • Annual tax amount: $31,767
      • Date on market: 11/10/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 256 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Exclusions: staging furniture

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $3,193/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/12/2026Contingent$1,900,000$263/sqft
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        5/28/2026Price change$1,900,000-13.6%$263/sqft
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        3/27/2026Price change$2,200,000-12%$305/sqft
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        1/15/2026Price change$2,500,000-9.1%$346/sqft
        Source: NTREIS #21106101 Report a problem
        11/10/2025Listed for sale$2,750,000$381/sqft
        Source: NTREIS #21106101 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$19,228 +37.4%$1,971,531 +25.8%
        2024$13,993 +1.6%$1,567,081 +5.7%
        2023$13,769 +28.3%$1,483,104 +35.6%
        2022$10,734 +16.2%$1,093,807 +5.5%
        2021$9,237 $1,036,801 +11.9%
        2020-- $926,879 +1.7%
        2019$9,642 +1.6%$911,212 +3.4%
        2018$9,489 +36.8%$881,663 +3.7%
        2017$6,936 $850,523 +18.2%
        2016$6,936 +5.7%$719,351 +14.7%
        2015$6,563 $627,171 +20.6%
        2014$6,563 $520,055
        2013-- $520,055 +4.2%
        2012-- $499,320 -3.2%
        2011-- $515,827 +42.8%
        2008-- $361,171
        2007-- $361,171
        2006-- $361,171 +67.1%
        2001-- $216,159
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 75020

        Getting around

        26 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        28 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Mayes
        • Middle: Henry Scott,Mcdaniel
        • High: Denison
        • District: Denison ISD

        Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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