$629,700
About this home
Discover refined living at 192 Merritt Lake Avenue, where New Home Inc. has crafted a residence that balances thoughtful design, flexibility, and comfort. Located in the lakefront Cattail community, this 2,750 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a side-entry 3-car garage, and sits on a spacious 0.83-acre homesite. Inside, the home is designed for modern living. A private pocket office offers a dedicated workspace, while the open-concept great room flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, and a separate messy kitchen with an additional sink for added functionality. A Smart Door Delivery Center provides a convenient solution for secure package deliveries. A main-level bedroom with a full bath offers flexibility for guests, while the upstairs game room provides additional living space. The owner's suite features a walk-in closet and a tiled shower with bench seating. Outdoor living includes a covered rear deck overlooking a fully fenced backyard, offering space for outdoor enjoyment and everyday living. Cattail offers a unique lifestyle centered around its 80+ acre lake and over 2.5 miles of shoreline. Residents have access to private docks, fishing, kayaking, and boating, along with community amenities including a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fire pits, pergola, and gathering spaces. Walking and golf cart paths, a multi-use field, and open green spaces enhance the community experience. Conveniently located near Clayton, Zebulon, and Wendell, Cattail also provides access to shopping, dining, and major commuting routes. This home also includes Smart, New, and Healthy features such as energy-efficient construction, advanced smart home technology, and whole-home air filtration.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 10156323
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Cattail
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 196
- On market date
- March 30, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Lot size
- 0.83 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 935
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
- District
- Johnston County Public Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Zebulon's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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