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$155,973$153 / 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 75How 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

298 BUTLER ST

RUSK, TX 75785
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,018 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.
0.39 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.

Valuation

$156K
$117K low$195K 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.$6,481
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$5,185
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.98%
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.$142,373
CMG MORTGAGE INC · recorded Dec 5, 2025
2nd 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.$7,119
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPAN

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$438 (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.$101,420 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,420

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.0.39
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 96 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 1.2 mi
M
Rusk Jr High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Rusk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

298 Butler St 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 68% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Older than 95% 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$704K

This home is worth more than 41% 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$155,973
CheaperTypical $178,078Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,018 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,503 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 298 Butler St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$155,97341% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15381% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,018 ft²18% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac27% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than19406% of homes5% of homes

About 298 Butler St

How much is 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX is $155,973 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $116,513 to $195,433. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX last sell?

298 Butler St, Rusk, TX last sold on Dec 5, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX?

298 Butler St, Rusk, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1,018 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX built?

298 Butler St, Rusk, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX?

298 Butler St, 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 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 41% of them ($155,973 against a typical $178,078), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($153 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,018 ft² against a typical 1,503 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1940 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 32% 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 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Butler St, Rusk, TX was $438. The county assessed it at $101,420.

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