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$178,527$86 / 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 90How 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

481 E 5TH ST

RUSK, TX 75785
4
Beds
0
Baths
2,078 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$179K
$160K low$197K 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.$53,180
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$42,544
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.57%
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.$125,347
TEXAS NATIONAL BANK OF JACKSONVILLE · recorded Mar 23, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,067 (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.$221,020 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,560
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$221,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$221,020

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.0.68
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 · 852 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 · 0.7 mi
H
Rusk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Rusk Jr High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

481 E 5th 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Older than 73% 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
$59K$685K

This home is worth more than 50% 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$178,527
CheaperTypical $177,810Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,078 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 481 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$178,52750% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8626% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,078 ft²73% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac40% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than197031% of homes27% of homes

About 481 E 5th St

How much is 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX is $178,527 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $160,471 to $196,583. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX last sell?

481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX last sold on Mar 24, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX?

481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX has 4 bedrooms, 2,078 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX built?

481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX?

481 E 5th St, 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 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 50% of them ($178,527 against a typical $177,810), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($86 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,078 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1970 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 39% 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 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 481 E 5th St, Rusk, TX was $1,067. The county assessed it at $221,020.

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