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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $55,000 on Jul 1, 2025

609 N RUSK ST

WHARTON, TX 77488
2
Baths
1,600 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.
0.23 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Jul 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,278 (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.$109,776 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,276
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,776
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,776

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
40
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
38
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
54
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyWHARTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1947
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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 · 80 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.

M
Wharton Jr High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
C G Sivells Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.8 mi
H
Wharton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Wharton Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77488These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,373
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,898
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,107
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

609 N Rusk 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Wharton County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Wharton 77488

How it measures up in Wharton 77488

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wharton 77488.

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 609 N Rusk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWharton 77488Wharton County
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²58% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac33% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than194013% of homes15% of homes

About 609 N Rusk St

When did 609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX last sell?

609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX last sold on Jul 1, 2025 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX?

609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX has 2 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX built?

609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX?

609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX is assigned to Wharton Jr High School (middle), rated C-; C G Sivells Elementary School (elementary); Wharton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Wharton Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX compare to other homes in Wharton 77488?

Among the 5,074 homes in Wharton 77488, it is bigger than 58% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1940 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 609 N Rusk St, Wharton, TX was $2,278. The county assessed it at $109,776.

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