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$103,493$96 / 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 80How 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

179 HIGHLAND DR

RUSK, TX 75785
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,075 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$103K
$83K low$124K 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.$9,993
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$7,994
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.86%
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.$93,500
TEXAS NATIONAL BANK OF JACKSONVILLE · recorded Jun 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$449 (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.$91,610 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,590
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,610

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.0.18
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
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 · 10 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Gw Bradford Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.3 mi
M
Rusk Jr High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Rusk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Rusk 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.Absentee owner
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

179 Highland Dr 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 less than 85% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Older than 85% 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
$57K$664K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$103,493
CheaperTypical $177,998Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,075 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,499 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 179 Highland Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,49316% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9638% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,075 ft²21% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac7% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than195916% of homes15% of homes

About 179 Highland Dr

How much is 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX is $103,493 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $82,538 to $124,448. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX last sell?

179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX last sold on Jun 20, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX?

179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1,075 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX built?

179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

What schools serve 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX?

179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX is assigned to Gw Bradford Primary School (elementary); Rusk Jr High School (middle), rated B+; Rusk High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Rusk Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 16% of them ($103,493 against a typical $177,998), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($96 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,075 ft² against a typical 1,499 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1959 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 15% 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 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 179 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX was $449. The county assessed it at $91,610.

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