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$74,710$85 / 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 74How 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

270 HIGHLAND DR

RUSK, TX 75785
3
Beds
0
Baths
884 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$75K
$55K low$94K 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.$42,710
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$34,168
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.39%
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.$32,000
AUSTIN BANK · recorded Aug 15, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$456 (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.$93,140 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,940
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,140

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.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 324 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.

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

270 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 94% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Rusk 75785

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 6% 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$74,710
CheaperTypical $177,939Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,509 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

How 270 Highland Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$74,7106% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8525% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than884 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac17% of homes23% of homes

About 270 Highland Dr

How much is 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX is $74,710 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $55,342 to $94,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX last sell?

270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX last sold on Aug 15, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX?

270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX has 3 bedrooms, 884 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

What schools serve 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX?

270 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 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 6% of them ($74,710 against a typical $177,939), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($85 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 11% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,509 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 1 ac). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 6% 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 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 270 Highland Dr, Rusk, TX was $456. The county assessed it at $93,140.

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