Adorable cottage style home, that's move-in ready. Upgrades include interior paint throughout, new granite counter tops with glass tile backsplash. New wood look flooring in kitchen and laundry room. Original solid hardwood floors throughout rest of house recently refinished. New double pedestal sinks, tile floor and granite counter in bathroom. Oversized laundry room has closet and room enough for another refrigerator/freezer and a desk. Large screened-in back porch with fenced back yard. Storage and work-bench off car-port. Minutes to 59 S, Wharton County Junior College, Wharton Junior High close to restaurants and shopping. Must see in person to appreciate this charming home. HOME DID NOT FLOOD DURING HARVEY
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1948Year Built
4,921 sq ftLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Renee McKelvey• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Sugar Land
Great Cottage Style ! Hardwood floors, Central Air and Heat, New roof - Feb. 2016, refrigerator with ice and water on door, large screened in back porch overlooks fenced back yard, storage area off carport. Kids can walk to Wharton Jr. Hi and catch a bus to other campuses. Centrally located. Payments to own are less than it would be to rent!! Call to get pre-qualified.
HARMLS #17773868
Aug 24, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2011
Listed
$75,000
$67/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,600 (+6.9%)
2024
$2,432 (−2.8%)
$11,072 + $102,832
$113,904
2023
$2,503 (+10.0%)
2022
$2,275 (+0.6%)
$11,072 + $85,693
$96,765
2021
$2,261 (+14.9%)
$4,921 + $88,003
$92,924
2020
$1,967 (+3.1%)
$5,413 + $74,529
$79,942
2019
$1,908 (+15.9%)
$5,413 + $71,391
$76,804
2018
$1,646 (+0.5%)
$5,413 + $63,946
$69,359
2017
$1,637 (+20.0%)
$5,413 + $63,946
$69,359
2016
$1,364 (+8.5%)
$5,413 + $63,946
$69,359
2015
$1,257 (+1.9%)
$5,413 + $52,370
$57,783
2014
$1,233 (−3.0%)
$4,429 + $48,898
$53,327
2013
$1,272 (−3.0%)
$4,429 + $48,898
$53,327
2012
$1,311
$4,429 + $47,870
$52,299
Tax history for 624 N Rusk St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,600 (+6.9%)
2024
$2,432 (−2.8%)
$11,072 + $102,832
$113,904
2023
$2,503 (+10.0%)
2022
$2,275 (+0.6%)
$11,072 + $85,693
$96,765
2021
$2,261 (+14.9%)
$4,921 + $88,003
$92,924
2020
$1,967 (+3.1%)
$5,413 + $74,529
$79,942
2019
$1,908 (+15.9%)
$5,413 + $71,391
$76,804
2018
$1,646 (+0.5%)
$5,413 + $63,946
$69,359
2017
$1,637 (+20.0%)
$5,413 + $63,946
$69,359
2016
$1,364 (+8.5%)
$5,413 + $63,946
$69,359
2015
$1,257 (+1.9%)
$5,413 + $52,370
$57,783
2014
$1,233 (−3.0%)
$4,429 + $48,898
$53,327
2013
$1,272 (−3.0%)
$4,429 + $48,898
$53,327
2012
$1,311
$4,429 + $47,870
$52,299
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,922 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wharton County
APN
000000026364
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Tub with Shower
Bedroom Information
1 Non-Master Bedroom Downstairs, All Bedrooms Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Gas Oven
Gas Cooktop
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Insulation - Batt
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Double Sinks, Tub w/Shower
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 9c11
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 8 x 13
Room Type: Utility
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Porch, Screened Porch, Storage Shed
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: WHARTON BLOCK 31 LOT 1A
Street Surface: Concrete
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: R26364
Tax Amount: $1,637
Tax Year: 2017
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.3609
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
Location
School Information
School District: Wharton
School Elementary: CG SIVELLS/WHARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: WHARTON JUNIOR HIGH
School High: WHARTON HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Wharton County
Directions: Get on I-69 from US 59 frontage rd. continue on I-69. Take US 59 to W 1st St in Wharton. Continue on W 1st to N Rusk turn R on N Rusk, house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,922 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Wharton County
APN: 000000026364
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: renee.mckelvey@garygreene.com
Around this home
Schools
C G Sivells Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Wharton Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Wharton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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