Cherokee County property record for 138 W 5th St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,390 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,749 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,235 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 115000-00150-0009000 |
| Primary APN | 115000-00150-0009000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 9,390 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 8,940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 9,749 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Account Number | 115000-00150-0009000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 W 5TH ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1218 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 15 RUSK |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
138 W 5th St is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2008.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 S MAIN ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1351 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008580054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1932 / 734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 W 5th St was $12,235.
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 | $12,235.00 | $695,900 (+5.85%) Land $16,580 Building $679,320 | $695,900 (+5.85%) Land $16,580 Building $679,320 |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $657,470 Land $16,580 Building $640,890 | $657,470 Land $16,580 Building $640,890 |
| 2023 | $533,600 Land $16,580 Building $517,020 | $533,600 Land $16,580 Building $517,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 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 138 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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