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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Cherokee County real estate market, updated for March 2026. *
The typical home value in Cherokee County is projected to be $128,500 for the month of February. January’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the county to be $169,000—down 22.1% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, state-level data pegged home values at $329,600 in Texas for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $324,200 in February.
Cherokee County had 33 new listings and 31 listings that went under contract in January, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 196—down 7.11% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in February.
Of those 196 active listings, 26.02% reduced their price in the month of January. The median listing price for homes in Cherokee County grew 6.67% from December to January, bringing the current median listing price to $240,000. Based on projected data for February, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In January 2026, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 133 days, compared to 190 days in January 2025. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this February.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Cherokee County offers its residents a welcoming community, ample outdoor recreation, reliable local services, and growing opportunities for families and small businesses.
Cherokee County offers a practical mix of small city convenience and rural breathing room, with Jacksonville, Rusk, and Alto connected by well‑traveled highways that make commuting to Tyler or Lufkin straightforward. Everyday needs are close at hand, from supermarkets and medical clinics to schools and local employers.
Families appreciate access to respected districts such as Jacksonville ISD and Rusk ISD, along with outdoor options at Lake Jacksonville Park and Davy Crockett National Forest. In town, residents enjoy community events at Norman Activity Center and seasonal festivals on Jacksonville’s brick streets. The historic Cherokee County Courthouse anchors Rusk’s walkable core, with local shops, cafes, and services that make daily life manageable without long drives.
For remote workers and frequent travelers, regional airports in Tyler and Longview expand options, while the county’s mix of subdivisions, acreage, and in‑town homes supports a range of budgets. Whether you prefer a house near Jacksonville, a quieter property closer to Rusk, or land along backroads, the variety of housing fits many stages of life.
Navigating this variety can be complex. A knowledgeable local agent can explain neighborhood nuances, school zoning, and market trends, helping reduce stress from the first search through closing. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the right Cherokee County real estate professional to make that process smoother.
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