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$227,097$121 / 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 58How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

518 E 5TH ST

RUSK, TX 75785
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,877 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.
0.8 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

$227K
$132K low$322K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$801 (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.$163,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$163,480

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.0.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 120 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 · 0.6 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%

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How this home compares

518 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.

  • Bigger than 67% 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
$69K$693K

This home is worth more than 64% 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$227,097
CheaperTypical $188,561Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,877 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 518 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,09764% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12158% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,877 ft²67% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac43% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than197030% of homes27% of homes

About 518 E 5th St

How much is 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX is $227,097 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $132,407 to $321,787. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX last sell?

518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX?

518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,877 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX built?

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

What schools serve 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX?

518 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 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,134 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 64% of them ($227,097 against a typical $188,561), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($121 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,877 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1970 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 50% 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 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 E 5th St, Rusk, TX was $801. The county assessed it at $163,480.

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