Cherokee County property record for 229 S Marcus St, Alto, TX 75925
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.412 acres (17,947 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,529 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 221360000400001B00 |
| Primary APN | 221360000400001B00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,136 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,539 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,947 sqft (0.412 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 221360-00040-0001B00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 S MARCUS ST |
| City | ALTO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75925-2833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1B BLK 4 & BLK 5 LT 1A NOELL - CITY OF ALTO |
| Legal Subdivision | NOELL ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A,1B |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ALTO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
229 S Marcus St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2006.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 493, ALTO, TX 75925-0493 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006555206 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1801 / 170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 S Marcus St was $1,529, up 143.5% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Alto Town |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Alto Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,529.00 (+143.47%) | $84,040 (-34.44%) Land $6,280 Building $77,760 | $84,040 (-34.44%) Land $6,280 Building $77,760 |
| 2025 | $628.00 | $128,180 Land $6,280 Building $121,900 | $128,180 Land $6,280 Building $121,900 |
| 2023 | $112,280 Land $6,280 Building $106,000 | $112,280 Land $6,280 Building $106,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,379.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 S Marcus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2003 · 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 229 S Marcus St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 ALTO serves 1,225 people · EPA ID TX0370001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Spectrum, T-Mobile.
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