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$233,059$112 / 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 88How 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

1488 COUNTY ROAD 1608

RUSK, TX 75785
2
Beds
0
Baths
2,084 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$233K
$204K low$262K 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.$53,059
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$42,447
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.70%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$180,000
JERRY WILLIAMSON · recorded Sep 4, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$900 (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.$259,070 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$259,070

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Porch · 1,696 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 6.8 mi
M
Jacksonville Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 8.4 mi
E
Joe Wright Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.9 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

1488 County Road 1608 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 68% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Older than 83% 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$670K

This home is worth more than 68% 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$233,059
CheaperTypical $177,939Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,084 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,509 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 1488 County Road 1608 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,05968% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11254% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,084 ft²73% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac52% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than196020% of homes17% of homes

About 1488 County Road 1608

How much is 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX is $233,059 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $204,023 to $262,095. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX last sell?

1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX last sold on Apr 2, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX?

1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX has 2 bedrooms, 2,084 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX built?

1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX?

1488 County Road 1608, 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 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 68% of them ($233,059 against a typical $177,939), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($112 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,084 ft² against a typical 1,509 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (1 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1960 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 53% 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 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1488 County Road 1608, Rusk, TX was $900. The county assessed it at $259,070.

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