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$654,393$102 / 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 93How 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

9870 FM 851 S

RUSK, TX 75785
0
Baths
6,387 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.
6.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$654K
$606K low$703K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$604 (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.$321,242 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$318,402
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$360,260

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyCherokee
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.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 · 225 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 · 7.8 mi
H
Rusk High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi
M
Rusk Jr High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.0 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

9870 Fm 851 S 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 97% of homes in Rusk 75785
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Among the largest homes in Rusk 75785
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Cherokee County
  • Among the oldest 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$679K

This home is worth more than 97% 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$654,393
CheaperTypical $179,396Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area6,387 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,508 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size6.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 9870 Fm 851 S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRusk 75785Cherokee County
Estimated valuepricier than$654,39397% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10245% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than6,387 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.34 ac80% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homesalmost no homes

About 9870 Fm 851 S

How much is 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX is $654,393 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $606,152 to $702,634. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX?

9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX has 6,387 square feet of living space and a 6.34-acre lot.

When was 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX built?

9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX?

9870 Fm 851 S, 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 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX compare to other homes in Rusk 75785?

Among the 4,131 homes in Rusk 75785, it is worth more than 97% of them ($654,393 against a typical $179,396), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($102 against a typical $107), it is bigger than almost all of them (6,387 ft² against a typical 1,508 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (6.34 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cherokee County, it is worth more than 91% 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 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9870 Fm 851 S, Rusk, TX was $604. The county assessed it at $321,242.

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