Cherokee County property record for 189 Academy St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,975 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.837 acres (36,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,539 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215580-00050-0013000 |
| Primary APN | 215580-00050-0013000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,975 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,924 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,975 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 36,460 sqft (0.837 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 301 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 215580-00050-0013000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 ACADEMY ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK 5 MOUNTAIN OAKS & 14 - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 ACADEMY ST, RUSK, TX 75785-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,539.00 (+304%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $201,300 (+0.97%) Land $36,500 Building $164,800 | $201,300 (+0.97%) Land $36,500 Building $164,800 |
| 2025 | $876.00 (+108.57%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $199,360 (+13.38%) Land $36,500 Building $162,860 | $199,360 (+13.38%) Land $36,500 Building $162,860 |
| 2023 | $175,840 Land $21,530 Building $154,310 | $175,840 Land $21,530 Building $154,310 | |
| 2022 | $420.00 |
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 · 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 | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 154 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CCECA Broadband, Spectrum.
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