Cherokee County property record for 185 Nelson, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,856 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $855 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Feb 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215580-00050-0006000 |
| Primary APN | 215580-00050-0006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 215580-00050-0006000 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 215580000500006000 |
| Street Address | 185 NELSON |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 5 MOUNTAIN OAKS - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN OAKS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
Source: Cherokee County records · APN 215580-00050-0006000
Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 203, RUSK, TX 75785-0203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 02, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001496776 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Property Address | 185 NELSON, RUSK, TX 75785-1904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 NELSON, RUSK, TX 75785-1904 |
| Document Number | 002931/284 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2931/284 |
| Instrument | 748677 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 1050 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Property Address | 185 NELSON, RUSK, TX 75785 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 203, RUSK, TX 75785-0203 |
| Document Number | 002802/536 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2802/536 |
| Instrument | 729671 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Property Address | 185 NELSON, RUSK, TX 75785 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 02, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002733/502 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2733/502 |
| Instrument | 718813 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2042 |
Source: Cherokee County records · Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Rusk City |
| Unified School District | Rusk Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $855.00 (-57.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $249,980 (+6.82%) Land $15,000 Building $234,980 | $249,980 (+6.82%) Land $15,000 Building $234,980 |
| 2023 | $234,010 Land $8,850 Building $225,160 | $234,010 Land $8,850 Building $225,160 | |
| 2022 | $2,018.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 20, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association, Spectrum.
Based on FCC filings for 154 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF RUSK serves 5,602 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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