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$221,170$74 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 57How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1290 COUNTY ROAD 1609

RUSK, TX 75785
3
Beds
0
Baths
2,973 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$221K
$126K low$317K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$221,170
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$176,936

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$301 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$105,120 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,610
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,120

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.68
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 104 ft²Patio · 556 ft²Porch · 405 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Jacksonville High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi
M
Jacksonville Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.1 mi
E
Joe Wright Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.7 mi

District: Jacksonville Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75785These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,607
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.39 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,238
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1290 County Road 1609 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 65% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Cherokee County

What homes are worth in Rusk 75785

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$58K$704K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Rusk 75785.

How it measures up in Rusk 75785

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rusk 75785.

Estimated value$221,170
CheaperTypical $178,078Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$74
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,973 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,503 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size2.68 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1290 County Road 1609 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,17065% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7414% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,973 ft²88% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.68 ac68% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than198345% of homes41% of homes

About 1290 County Road 1609

How much is 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX is $221,170 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,596 to $316,744. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX last sell?

1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX last sold on Jul 6, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX?

1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2,973 square feet of living space and a 2.68-acre lot.

When was 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX built?

1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

What schools serve 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX?

1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX is assigned to Jacksonville High School (high), rated C+; Jacksonville Middle School (middle), rated C-; Joe Wright Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Jacksonville Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 65% of them ($221,170 against a typical $178,078), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($74 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,973 ft² against a typical 1,503 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (2.68 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1983 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1290 County Road 1609, Rusk, TX was $301. The county assessed it at $105,120.

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