Cherokee County property record for 249 Gifford, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 808 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.436 acres (18,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $848 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215360-00040-0002000 |
| Primary APN | 215360-00040-0002000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,530 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,979 sqft (0.436 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 460 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Account Number | 215360-00040-0002000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 GIFFORD |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 4 & 3A HANNA - HURT RESUB OF HURT ADDN - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | HANNA-HURT HURT ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
249 Gifford is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 BONNER ST, RUSK, TX 75785-2737 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013626957 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2178 / 162 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 002794/467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 249 GIFFORD, RUSK, TX 75785-1412 |
| Document Number | 002794/467 |
| Book / Page | 2794 / 467 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 728398 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2328 COUNTY ROAD 3906, JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766-1196 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Gifford was $848, up 332.7% 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 | $848.00 (+332.65%) | $60,410 (+50.27%) Land $10,060 Building $50,350 | $60,410 (+50.27%) Land $10,060 Building $50,350 |
| 2025 | $196.00 | $40,200 Land $10,860 Building $29,340 | $40,200 Land $10,860 Building $29,340 |
| 2023 | $57,860 Land $6,940 Building $50,920 | $57,860 Land $6,940 Building $50,920 | |
| 2022 | $738.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Gifford in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 249 Gifford 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 | 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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Eastex Telephone Cooperative.
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