Cherokee County property record for 242 Tower Dr, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,000 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215780-00010-0014000 |
| Primary APN | 215780-00010-0014000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,604 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,248 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 215780-00010-0014000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 TOWER DR |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-2026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 1 TWISTED OAKS - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | TWISTED OAKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 E 6TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1104 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013629809 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2192 / 785 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,898.00 (+210.13%) | $107,950 (-13.64%) Land $13,250 Building $94,700 | $107,950 (-13.64%) Land $13,250 Building $94,700 |
| 2025 | $612.00 (-54.05%) | $125,000 (-3.99%) Land $14,310 Building $110,690 | $125,000 (-3.99%) Land $14,310 Building $110,690 |
| 2023 | $130,190 Land $9,250 Building $120,940 | $130,190 Land $9,250 Building $120,940 | |
| 2022 | $1,332.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 77% 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 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 40 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 |
May also be available: CCECA Broadband.
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