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Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)Agriculture / Farming
$378,393$214 / 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 65How 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

261 RUTHERFORD RD

PALMER, TX 75152
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,768 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$378K
$245K low$512K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,230 (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.$77,435 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,435
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,383
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,435

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Farm (Irrigated Or Dry)
CountyELLIS
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1965
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 136 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.

M
Palmer Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Palmer High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
E
Palmer Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 3.7 mi

District: Palmer Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75152These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,422
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,075
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

261 Rutherford Rd 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 73% of homes in Palmer 75152
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Ellis County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Ellis County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Ellis County

What homes are worth in Palmer 75152

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

This home
$152K$650K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Palmer 75152.

How it measures up in Palmer 75152

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmer 75152.

Estimated value$378,393
CheaperTypical $309,240Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$214
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,649 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 261 Rutherford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmer 75152Ellis County
Estimated valuepricier than$378,39373% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21480% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,768 ft²60% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac75% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than19407% of homes5% of homes

About 261 Rutherford Rd

How much is 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX is $378,393 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $245,185 to $511,601. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX last sell?

261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX last sold on Oct 24, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX?

261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,768 square feet of living space.

When was 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX built?

261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX?

261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX is assigned to Palmer Middle School (middle), rated B+; Palmer High School (high), rated A-; Palmer Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Palmer Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX compare to other homes in Palmer 75152?

Among the 2,222 homes in Palmer 75152, it is worth more than 73% of them ($378,393 against a typical $309,240), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($214 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,768 ft² against a typical 1,649 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (2 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1940 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of Ellis County, it is worth more than 54% 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 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX was $1,230. The county assessed it at $77,435.

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