Cherokee County property record for 266 Center St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,247 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $117 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215800000100004A00 |
| Primary APN | 215800000100004A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,198 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,247 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Account Number | 215800-00010-0004A00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 266 CENTER ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-2731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LOT 4A BLK 1 N 50 FT OF 4 VINSON - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | VINSON ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4A |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
266 Center St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 THOMAS RD, PALESTINE, TX 75803-6825 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014634871 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2220 / 703 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 266 Center St was $117, up 317.9% 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 | $117.00 (+317.86%) | $6,630 (-) Land $6,630 | $6,630 (-) Land $6,630 |
| 2025 | $28.00 | $6,630 Land $6,630 | $6,630 Land $6,630 |
| 2023 | $16,540 Land $2,880 Building $13,660 | $16,540 Land $2,880 Building $13,660 | |
| 2022 | $207.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 266 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · 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 266 Center St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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 81 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 |
May also be available: Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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