Cherokee County property record for 135 Fire Tower Ln, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,100 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (53,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,618 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000344-08060-0006000 |
| Primary APN | 000344-08060-0006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 200 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 330 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,056 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 000344-08060-0006000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 135 FIRE TOWER LN |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A 344 BLK 806 TR 6 & 5 & 4 S HALBERT K11 |
| Legal Subdivision | S HALBERT SURVEY A-344 |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Block | 806 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 FIRE TOWER LN, RUSK, TX 75785-2029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021703951 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2641 / 443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001981/487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 135 FIRE TOWER LN, RUSK, TX 75785-2029 |
| Document Number | 002744/234 |
| Book / Page | 2744 / 234 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2137 PG 242 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 720454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2778 ROSEFINCH, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130-0292 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 FIRE TOWER LN, RUSK, TX 75785-2029 |
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 | $2,618.00 (+289.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,900 (+7.96%) Land $11,170 Building $137,730 | $148,900 (+7.96%) Land $11,170 Building $137,730 |
| 2025 | $672.00 (-28.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,920 (-8.66%) Land $12,060 Building $125,860 | $137,920 (-8.66%) Land $12,060 Building $125,860 |
| 2023 | $151,000 Land $13,730 Building $137,270 | $151,000 Land $13,730 Building $137,270 | |
| 2022 | $943.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 70% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CCECA Broadband.
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