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$45,206$90 / 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 91How 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

487 RUSK AVE

WELLS, TX 75976
0
Baths
504 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$45K
$41K low$49K 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.$45,206
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$36,165

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$144 (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.$29,330 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$29,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,330

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.0.34
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 · 72 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wells SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Wells Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75976These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,722
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,892
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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.Yes

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

487 Rusk Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Cherokee County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Among the smallest homes in Wells 75976
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Wells 75976

What homes are worth in Wells 75976

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

This home
$42K$498K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Wells 75976.

How it measures up in Wells 75976

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wells 75976.

Estimated value$45,206
CheaperTypical $93,959Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$90
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area504 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,375 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

How 487 Rusk Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWells 75976Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,2063% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9075% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than504 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac29% of homes30% of homes

About 487 Rusk Ave

How much is 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX is $45,206 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $40,919 to $49,493. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX last sell?

487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX last sold on May 6, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX?

487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX has 504 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

What schools serve 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX?

487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX is assigned to Wells School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Wells Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX compare to other homes in Wells 75976?

Among the 422 homes in Wells 75976, it is worth more than 3% of them ($45,206 against a typical $93,959), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($90 against a typical $72), it is bigger than almost none of them (504 ft² against a typical 1,375 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.59 ac). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than almost no 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 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX was $144. The county assessed it at $29,330.

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