Cherokee County property record for 253 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX 75976
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,550 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,585 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,485 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 208410-00000-0002000 |
| Primary APN | 208410-00000-0002000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 5,550 sqft Total Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,585 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 208410-00000-0002000 |
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| Street Address | 253 RUSK AVE |
| City | WELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75976 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 WELLS TOWN PLAZA S/D |
| Legal Subdivision | PUBLIC PLAZA |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1071 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
253 Rusk Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10390 STATE HIGHWAY 103 W, LUFKIN, TX 75904-6177 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020692291 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2564 / 762 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 253 RUSK AVE, WELLS, TX 75976 |
| Document Number | 002871/280 |
| Book / Page | 2871 / 280 |
| Map Reference | CAB C SL 83 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 740021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Title Company | SECURITY AND GUARANTY ABSTRACT, SECURITY & GUARANTY ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12062 FM 1911 S, ALTO, TX 75925-7105 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1390 TRIMBLE LN, LUFKIN, TX 75904 |
| Document Number | 0000740022 |
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| Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 740022 |
| Name | COMMERCIAL BANK OF TEXAS NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Rusk Ave was $3,485, up 251% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Wells Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,485.00 (+250.96%) | $195,550 (-47.4%) Land $7,520 Building $188,030 | $195,550 (-47.4%) Land $7,520 Building $188,030 |
| 2025 | $993.00 | $371,770 Land $7,520 Building $364,250 | $371,770 Land $7,520 Building $364,250 |
| 2023 | $140,740 Land $7,520 Building $133,220 | $140,740 Land $7,520 Building $133,220 | |
| 2022 | $2,301.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Rusk Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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 253 Rusk Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 WELLS serves 853 people · EPA ID TX0370004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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