Ellis County property record for 242 Rutgers Ave, Red Oak, TX 75154
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,011 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,360 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R279261 |
| Primary APN | R279261 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,011 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,506 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,011 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,886 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 242 RUTGERS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RED OAK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75154-1599 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK D CREEKBEND ADDN PH 1 0.1581 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | CREEKBEND ADDN PH 1 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 60216 |
242 Rutgers Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2022.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12801 N CENTRAL EXPY, 1650, DALLAS, TX 75243-1875 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202223175 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Property Address | 242 RUTGERS AVE, RED OAK, TX 75154-1599 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0002310873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2310873 |
| Name | COMMONWEALTH ANNUITY AND LIFE INSURANCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Rutgers Ave was $7,360, down 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Red Oak City |
| Unified School District | Red Oak Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $361,889 (-0.07%) Land $55,000 Building $306,889 | $361,889 (-0.07%) Land $55,000 Building $306,889 | |
| 2025 | $7,360.00 (-1.15%) | $362,139 Land $55,000 Building $307,139 | $362,139 Land $55,000 Building $307,139 |
| 2024 | $7,446.00 (+5.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,047.00 | $339,629 Land $87,500 Building $252,129 | $339,629 Land $87,500 Building $252,129 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Rutgers Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 2026 · 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 242 Rutgers Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · lower than 71% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 RED OAK serves 18,577 people · EPA ID TX0700031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Element8 Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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