Cherokee County property record for 225 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX 75976
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,200 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 4.31 acres (187,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,409 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0006850288A0002A00 |
| Primary APN | 0006850288A0002A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,000 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 187,831 sqft (4.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 000685-0288A-0002A00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 225 RUSK AVE |
| City | WELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75976 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A 685 BLK 288A TR 2A E PRICE F21 |
| Legal Subdivision | E PRICE SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 2A |
| Legal Block | 288A |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
225 Rusk Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 335 S US HIGHWAY 69, POLLOK, TX 75969-1701 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018668570 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2418 / 71 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2418/071 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 225 RUSK AVE, WELLS, TX 75976 |
| Document Number | 2418/071 |
| Book / Page | 2418 / 071 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 00668570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 WEEKS ST, 229, LUFKIN, TX 75904-0546 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 RUSK AVE, WELLS, TX 75976 |
| Document Number | 00668571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 00668571 |
| Name | CARL YARBROUGH ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 83 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 225 Rusk Ave was $2,409, up 178.2% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Wells Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,409.00 (+178.18%) | $171,850 (-2.78%) Land $41,230 Building $130,620 | $171,850 (-2.78%) Land $41,230 Building $130,620 |
| 2025 | $866.00 | $176,760 Land $41,230 Building $135,530 | $176,760 Land $41,230 Building $135,530 |
| 2023 | $140,170 Land $22,320 Building $117,850 | $140,170 Land $22,320 Building $117,850 | |
| 2022 | $1,448.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 Rusk Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 225 Rusk Ave 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 63% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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