Cherokee County property record for 226 W 6th St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,946 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.384 acres (16,718 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,204 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 115000001100001C00 |
| Primary APN | 115000001100001C00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,946 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,012 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,718 sqft (0.384 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 650 sqft |
| Account Number | 115000-00110-0001C00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 W 6TH ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1292 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1C BLK 11 & 4B RUSK 2 STORY ON HWY 84 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF RUSK |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1C |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
226 W 6th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 W 6TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026749082 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2933 / 842 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 226 W 6TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1292 |
| Document Number | 0000749082 |
| Book / Page | 2933 / 842 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026749082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 W 6TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1116 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 226 W 6TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1292 |
| Document Number | 002401/807 |
| Book / Page | 2401 / 807 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1316 PG 90 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00665774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1272 FM 23 W, 1272, RUSK, TX 75785-5913 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 W 6TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1292 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 226 W 6th St was $1,204 with exemptions applied, up 798.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,204.00 (+798.51%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $89,640 (-15.79%) Land $14,380 Building $75,260 | $89,640 (-15.79%) Land $14,380 Building $75,260 |
| 2025 | $134.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $106,450 Land $14,380 Building $92,070 | $106,450 Land $14,380 Building $92,070 |
| 2023 | $93,800 Land $8,530 Building $85,270 | $93,800 Land $8,530 Building $85,270 | |
| 2022 | $108.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 W 6th St 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 Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1999 · river or lake flooding |
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 226 W 6th 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 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 260 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 |
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