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$132,793$118 / 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 92How 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

279 TOWER DR

RUSK, TX 75785
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,125 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$133K
$123K low$143K 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.$132,793
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$106,234

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$579 (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.$140,970 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,990
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,030
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,970

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.0.37
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 · 100 ft²

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 · 1.9 mi
H
Rusk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Rusk Jr High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 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.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

279 Tower 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 76% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% 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
$59K$685K

This home is worth more than 29% 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$132,793
CheaperTypical $177,939Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,505 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 279 Tower Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,79329% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11860% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²24% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac25% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than199054% of homes49% of homes

About 279 Tower Dr

How much is 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX is $132,793 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $122,780 to $142,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX last sell?

279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX last sold on Nov 21, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX?

279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1,125 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX built?

279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX?

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

How does 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 29% of them ($132,793 against a typical $177,939), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($118 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,505 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1990 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 24% 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 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX was $579. The county assessed it at $140,970.

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