Rusk County, Texas
Tatum Real Estate and Local Guide
Tatum is a small Piney Woods town spanning Rusk and Panola counties that grew around the Santa Fe Railway in the 1880s. Nearby Martin Creek Lake anchors much of the area's outdoor recreation. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Tatum best.
About the area
Living in Tatum, TX
Hometown of NFL running back Larry Centers.
The housing market
Homes in Tatum
- About 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 52.4% of homes are single-family (single-unit) structures.
- The median home value is about $200,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Tatum home
Restored Santa Fe depot
Restored railroad depot preserved in the city park
Trammel's Trace marker
Marker for the historic Trammel's Trace trade route
Martin Creek Lake State Park
State park about four miles southeast on a 5,000-acre lake, with camping and fishing
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.