Cherokee County property record for 159 FM 1248 S, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 942 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $462 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000003124400003A00 |
| Primary APN | 000003124400003A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 942 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 1,332 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Account Number | 000003-12440-0003A00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 FM 1248 S |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-5240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A 3 BLK 1244 TR 3A WM BARTEE I12 |
| Legal Subdivision | WM BARTEE SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 3A |
| Legal Block | 1244 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
159 FM 1248 S, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 FM 1248 S, RUSK, TX 75785-5240 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 FM 1248 S was $462, up 175% 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 | $462.00 (+175%) | $26,280 (-23.6%) Land $5,560 Building $20,720 | $26,280 (-23.6%) Land $5,560 Building $20,720 |
| 2025 | $168.00 | $34,400 Land $5,560 Building $28,840 | $34,400 Land $5,560 Building $28,840 |
| 2023 | $36,440 Land $3,270 Building $33,170 | $36,440 Land $3,270 Building $33,170 | |
| 2022 | $377.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 FM 1248 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 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 159 FM 1248 S is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 64% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 25 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 |
May also be available: CCECA Broadband, Eastex Telephone Cooperative.
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