205 W 5th St

Rusk, TX 75785

$225,000
Last List Price
2
Beds
1,979 Sq. Ft.
$114 / Sq. Ft.
1,979
Sq. Ft.
$114
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/8/25
Sold 7/8/25

Description

Step into a charming piece of history with this enchanting 1920s style home located in downtown Rusk Texas. This meticulously maintained home boasts 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living spaces as well as a large kitchen area and separate formal dining room. This unique residence includes 5 exterior doors on the property, 10' ceilings throughout and original wood flooring. New HVAC and water heater was installed in 2024 as well as pex pipe plumbing. Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened...Step into a charming piece of history with this enchanting 1920s style home located in downtown Rusk Texas. This meticulously maintained home boasts 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living spaces as well as a large kitchen area and separate formal dining room. This unique residence includes 5 exterior doors on the property, 10' ceilings throughout and original wood flooring. New HVAC and water heater was installed in 2024 as well as pex pipe plumbing. Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened in back porch overlooking its peaceful oversized backyard with the taller neighboring historical homes peaking over the fence. A 12x16 storage shed sits in the back of the property for all your storage needs. For added peace of mind, the property is equipped with a sprinkler system to maintain your lush landscaping, and a generator for backup power. With its blend of historic charm and modern updates, this home is a true gem.
  1. Listed by Tonya Sanford • TREC #0773786 • Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®

Property Details for 205 West 5th Street

Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
RUSK
STYLE
English
LISTING CLOSED: 07/07/2025 07:00 PM

Property Details for 205 West 5th Street

StatusSold
MLS #25004536
Days on Market71
Taxes$3,119 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyCherokee County
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Sold By Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®, Tonya Sanford, TREC #0773786

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Building Information for 205 West 5th Street

Stories1Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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Property Information for 205 West 5th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County: Cherokee
  • Waterview: No
  • Directions: From Hwy 69 in Rusk: Turn right onto Main St. Turn right onto W 6th St. Turn left on Barron St. Turn left onto W 5th St. Property on right.
  • City: Rusk
  • State: TX
  • Geo Subdivision: TX
  • Lake Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes: 3119.14
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Amount of Concessions: $1,100.00
Parking
  • Garage: 0.0
  • GARAGE/CARPORT: Side Entry
School Information
  • Elementary: Rusk
  • Middle School: Rusk
  • High School: Rusk
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Appraisal District Number: 227082000
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Year of Construction: 1925
  • WARRANTY: As-Is Condition @ Closing
  • DOCUMENTS ON FILE: Survey Plat, Field Notes
  • Foreclosure/Bank Owned Y/N: No
  • Legal: LOT 1B BLK 22 & 2A RUSK
Lot Information
  • Approx SqFt: 1979
  • Total Number of Acres: 0.3
  • Approx Lot Dimension: 96'w x 166'd
Utilities
  • SEWER: Public Sewer
  • STREET UTILITIES: Paved
  • WATER: Public
  • TELEVISION ACCESS: Cable
  • INTERNET ACCESS: Cable
  • Water Co: City of Rusk
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • CONSTRUCTION: Brick Veneer
  • EXTERIOR: Screened Porch, Porch
  • OUTBUILDINGS: Storage Building(s)
  • DRIVEWAY: Concrete
  • FENCING: Wood Fence, Metal Fence
  • POOL/SPA: None
  • ROOF: Composition
  • FOUNDATION: Pier and Beam
Interior Features
  • FIREPLACE: One Wood Burning, Brick
  • # Bedrooms: 2.0
  • BEDROOM DESCRIPTION: All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • COOLING: Central Electric
  • HEATING: Central/Gas
  • LEVELS: 1 Story
  • # Full Baths: 2.0
  • # Half Baths: 0.0
  • BATH DESCRIPTION: Shower Only, Shower/Tub
  • DINING AREAS: Separate Formal Dining, Kitchen/Eating Combo
  • INTERIOR: Paneling
  • FLOORING: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
  • KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: Range/Oven-Gas, Dishwasher, Pantry
  • WATER HEATER: Standard-Gas
  • ROOM DESCRIPTION: 2 Living Areas

Property History for 205 West 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2025

Sold

Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS #25004536

—
Jun 8, 2025

Pending

Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS #25004536

—
Jun 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS #25004536

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2025

Sold

Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS #25004536

—
06/08/2025

Pending

Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS #25004536

—
06/08/2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS #25004536

$225,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 205 West 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,280Additions$143,470Total$158,750
Tax Record2025$282 ($23 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,979 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,979 SqFtLot Size13,024 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCHEROKEEAPN227082000

Schools near 205 West 5th Street

This home is within Rusk Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
GW Bradford Primary School
Public - PK to 1
Rusk Elementary School
Public - 2 to 3
Rusk Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 5
Rusk Junior High School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
GW Bradford Primary School
PublicPK to 1

Rusk Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Rusk Intermediate School
Public4 to 5

Rusk Junior High School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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