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185 Fifth St, Rusk, TX 75785

5 Beds
3 Baths
5,163 Sq Ft

Step back in time to one of the most beautiful homes in East Texas. This home built in 1884 has been meticulously maintained for over 136 years. The main house has 5 BR & 2.5 BA with 5163 sq.ft. living area which sits on .68 acre lot. There is a a 900 sq.ft. garage apartment fully furnished & below it a 2 car garage. Features include: original heart of pine wood floors, double crown moldings, 11" baseboards, antique transoms above the doors, 11/12 ft ceilings, 18/24" thick walls, ornate woodwork, large study w/ wooden beams & built in floor to ceiling bookcases, 7 fireplaces - 6 w/ electrical inserts & 1 with gas insert, a 15 candle crystal chandelier & a 12 candle Waterford chandelier, large kitchen w/dbl sink & oven, island w/ Kitchen Aid gas cooktop, indoor grill & commercial size vent hood. Huge wrap-around front porch with 20 ft. columns, double french doors leading to a covered porch and beautifully landscaped backyard. There is a circular driveway behind the house w/ access thru security gates. This is definitely one of a kind. You have to see it to appreciate all the detail. Call to set up an appointment.

  • MLS# 10128641
  • Date Listed11/07/2020
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.68 acres (29,708 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision City of Rusk
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Cherokee
  • Year Built 1884
  • Water City of Rusk, Public
  • Square Feet 5,163 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $93.94

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dishwasher, Indoor Grill
  • Flooring Wood
  • Cooling Central Electric, Zoned-2
  • Heating Central/Electric, Zoned

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Other, Guest House
  • Roof Composition
  • Lot Size Acres 0.68
  • Lot Size SQFT 29,707.92
  • Lot Features Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $2,393
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Schools near 75785

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 75785 in Rusk, TX.

Nearby Schools

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Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 75785

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Rusk, TX area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in TX / 75785

Source: Walk Score

28/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

19/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.


Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 3/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 13/100.

Property Change History

Property Heating updated
Electric Heating, Central → Zoned, Central, Electric
Property Lot Features updated
Corner → Corner Lot
List Price decreased from $499,000 to $485,000
Price Per Square Foot decreased from $96.65 to $93.94
Property Exterior Features updated
Property Interior Features updated
Ceiling Fan,Other/See Remarks → Other, Master Downstairs
Property FireplaceFeatures updated
Electric,Gas Logs,Two or More → Gas, Electric, Master Bedroom
Property Heating updated
Zoned, Central, Electric → Central/Electric, Zoned
Property description updated with new details
Property Exterior Features updated
Property Interior Features updated
Property FireplaceFeatures updated
Gas, Electric, Master Bedroom → Two Or More Fireplaces, Gas, Electric

Frequently Asked Questions for 185 Fifth St

Source: Realty.com

185 Fifth St, Rusk, TX 75785 in City of Rusk, Rusk, TX 75785 is a single family listed at $485,000. Highlights include 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5,163 sq. ft., built in 1884, 0.68 acre lot, $94 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 48 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.

Realty.com has 48 photos of 185 Fifth St.

Our records indicate that 185 Fifth St was built in 1884.

The full address for this home is 185 Fifth St, Rusk, TX 75785.

185 Fifth St has been listed on Realty.com since Sat November 07, 2020

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 3/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 13/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 185 Fifth St. Gw Bradford Primary School (Grades: PK - 1), Rusk Junior High (Grades: 6 - 8), Rusk High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Texas J Land & Properties (tel: 9368584192)
Listing agent: Lisa Johnson (#2836)

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