Rusk County property record for 13809 State Hwy 43 E, Tatum, TX 75691
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,168 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 30.6 acres (1,333,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,300 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,892 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00468-00350-00000-000000 |
| Primary APN | 00468-00350-00000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,168 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 1,333,284 sqft (30.6 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Account Number | 00468-00350-00000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13809 STATE HIGHWAY 43 E |
| City | TATUM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75691-4765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | AB 468 C KNODELL SUR |
| Legal Subdivision | C KNODELL |
| Jurisdiction | RUSK TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TATUM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
13809 State Hwy 43 E, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Rusk County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13809 STATE HIGHWAY 43 E, TATUM, TX 75691-4765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTMAN CU |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EASTMAN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020206867 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3690 / 683 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3690/683 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUSK TX |
| Property Address | 13809 STATE HIGHWAY 43 E, TATUM, TX 75691-4765 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 003840/539 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3840/539 |
| Instrument | 229626 |
| Name | EASTMAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KINGSPORT, TN 37660 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUSK TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 13809 STATE HIGHWAY 43 E, TATUM, TX 75691-4765 |
| Document Number | 3690/683 |
| Book / Page | 3690 / 683 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1790 PG 651 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 206867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 PARKVIEW TER, 106, BROWNWOOD, TX 76801-6818 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13809 STATE HIGHWAY 43 E, TATUM, TX 75691-4765 |
| Document Number | 206868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 206868 |
| Name | EASTMAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13809 State Hwy 43 E was $4,892 with a homeowner's exemption, up 80.8% from the year before.
Source: Rusk County assessment roll, as of February 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk County |
| Unified School District | Tatum Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,892.00 (+80.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $314,350 Land $18,440 Building $295,910 | $489,560 (-0.68%) Land $193,650 Building $295,910 |
| 2025 | $2,706.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $492,930 Land $193,650 Building $299,280 | |
| 2023 | $438,120 Land $163,040 Building $275,080 | ||
| 2022 | $3,151.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13809 State Hwy 43 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 13809 State Hwy 43 E is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | DIRGIN WSC serves 126 people · EPA ID TX2010013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Cable | 1,000 / 25 |
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