Cherokee County property record for 198 Williams St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $311 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215820-00000-0042000 |
| Primary APN | 215820-00000-0042000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,909 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Account Number | 215820-00000-0042000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 WILLIAMS ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-2033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 BLK WATSON DR - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
198 Williams St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 433, JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766-0425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 002212/270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Williams St was $311 with exemptions applied.
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 | $311.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $43,190 (+55.58%) Land $7,120 Building $36,070 | $43,190 (+55.58%) Land $7,120 Building $36,070 |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $27,760 Land $7,120 Building $20,640 | $27,760 Land $7,120 Building $20,640 |
| 2023 | $23,750 Land $3,110 Building $20,640 | $23,750 Land $3,110 Building $20,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Williams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 198 Williams St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 54 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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