Cherokee County property record for 197 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX 75976
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 600 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,874 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $70 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 108000-00310-0001000 |
| Primary APN | 108000-00310-0001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 600 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,874 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Account Number | 108000-00310-0001000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 RUSK AVE |
| City | WELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75976-4104 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 & 2A BLK 31 WELLS |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
197 Rusk Ave, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 743, WELLS, TX 75976-9007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Rusk Ave was $70, up 268.4% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Wells Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70.00 (+268.42%) | $3,920 (-) Land $3,920 | $3,920 (-) Land $3,920 |
| 2025 | $19.00 | $3,920 Land $3,920 | $3,920 Land $3,920 |
| 2023 | $3,920 Land $3,920 | $3,920 Land $3,920 | |
| 2022 | $31.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Rusk Ave 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 | 2 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 197 Rusk Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 WELLS serves 853 people · EPA ID TX0370004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
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