Cherokee County property record for 270 5th Ave, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,204 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,418 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,633 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0006921029A0007A00 |
| Primary APN | 0006921029A0007A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 1,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,418 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Account Number | 000692-1029A-0007A00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 270 5TH AVE |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-3348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A 692 BLK 1029A TR 7A J PAYNE J09 |
| Legal Subdivision | J PAYNE SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 7A |
| Legal Block | 1029A |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 950802 |
270 5th Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2013 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 5TH AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-3348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 2196/616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 270 5th Ave was $1,633 with exemptions applied, up 696.6% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Gallatin City |
| Unified School District | Rusk Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,633.00 (+696.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $128,420 (-) Land $5,960 Building $122,460 | $128,420 (-) Land $5,960 Building $122,460 |
| 2025 | $205.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $128,420 Land $5,960 Building $122,460 | $128,420 Land $5,960 Building $122,460 |
| 2023 | $125,000 Land $2,540 Building $122,460 | $125,000 Land $2,540 Building $122,460 | |
| 2022 | $71.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 270 5th Ave 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 270 5th Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 60% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | GALLATIN WSC serves 996 people · EPA ID TX0370020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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