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$563,149$270 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $332,500 on Apr 1, 2022

856 RUTHERFORD RD

WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,085 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.
4.81 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$563K
$527K low$600K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$332,500 · Apr 1, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,219 (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.$556,564 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$331,564
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$611,352
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$556,564

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.''

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyELLIS
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 454 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.

H
Palmer High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Palmer Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 2.8 mi
E
Palmer Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.9 mi

District: Palmer Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75165These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
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.59,487
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.511 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,220
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,256
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

856 Rutherford Rd 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 more than 92% of homes in Waxahachie 75165
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Waxahachie 75165
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Waxahachie 75165

What homes are worth in Waxahachie 75165

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

This home
$153K$687K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Waxahachie 75165.

How it measures up in Waxahachie 75165

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waxahachie 75165.

Estimated value$563,149
CheaperTypical $350,147Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area2,085 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size4.81 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 856 Rutherford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaxahachie 75165Ellis County
Estimated valuepricier than$563,14992% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27098% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,085 ft²58% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.81 ac97% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than199738% of homes36% of homes

About 856 Rutherford Rd

How much is 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX is $563,149 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $526,594 to $599,704. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX last sell?

856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX last sold on Apr 1, 2022 for $332,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX?

856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,085 square feet of living space.

When was 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX built?

856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX?

856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX is assigned to Palmer High School (high), rated A-; Palmer Middle School (middle), rated B+; Palmer Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Palmer Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX compare to other homes in Waxahachie 75165?

Among the 20,160 homes in Waxahachie 75165, it is worth more than 92% of them ($563,149 against a typical $350,147), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($270 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 58% of them (2,085 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (4.81 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1997 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Ellis County, it is worth more than 87% 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 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Rutherford Rd, Waxahachie, TX was $7,219. The county assessed it at $556,564.

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