Cherokee County property record for 115 W 5th St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,620 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,047 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,800 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,824 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 115000002100004B00 |
| Primary APN | 115000002100004B00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,047 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Account Number | 115000-00210-0004B00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 115 W 5TH ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1217 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 4B BLK 21 & 4I RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | LANG HOTEL LOT |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4B |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
115 W 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 S DICKINSON DR, RUSK, TX 75785-1087 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage AUSTIN BANK TEXAS NA |
| May 1, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer HARVEY THOMPSON |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026748563 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2930 / 440 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000661564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Property Address | 115 W 5TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 W 5TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1217 |
| Document Number | 002930/444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2930/444 |
| Instrument | 748564 |
| Name | AUSTIN BANK TEXAS NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 1537, WHITEHOUSE, TX 75791 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 115 W 5TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1217 |
| Document Number | 2375/695 |
| Book / Page | 2375 / 695 |
| Map Reference | MB 208 PG 158 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00661564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3339 FM 768 N, 3339, RUSK, TX 75785-3719 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 767 CROCKETT ST, RUSK, TX 75785-2619 |
| Document Number | 00661565 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00661565 |
| Name | HARVEY THOMPSON |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 115 W 5th St was $1,824, up 590.9% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Rusk City |
| Unified School District | Rusk Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,824.00 (+590.91%) | $103,740 (+10.26%) Land $3,810 Building $99,930 | $103,740 (+10.26%) Land $3,810 Building $99,930 |
| 2025 | $264.00 | $94,090 Land $3,810 Building $90,280 | $94,090 Land $3,810 Building $90,280 |
| 2023 | $37,440 Land $3,810 Building $33,630 | $37,440 Land $3,810 Building $33,630 | |
| 2022 | $513.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 115 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 115 W 5th St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF RUSK serves 5,602 people · EPA ID TX0370003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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