Cherokee County property record for 272 W 4th St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $996 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 115000002300003C00 |
| Primary APN | 115000002300003C00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,520 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,199 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Account Number | 115000-00230-0003C00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 272 W 4TH ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3C BLK 23 & 4D RUSK |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3C |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
272 W 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2011.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 W 4TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000606321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 272 W 4TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1243 |
| Document Number | 002709/652 |
| Book / Page | 2709 / 652 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 715110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 W 4TH ST, RUSK, TX 75785-1243 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 272 W 4th St was $996 with a homeowner's exemption, up 154.1% 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 | $996.00 (+154.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,630 (-30.13%) Land $7,730 Building $48,900 | $56,630 (-30.13%) Land $7,730 Building $48,900 |
| 2025 | $392.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,050 Land $7,730 Building $73,320 | $81,050 Land $7,730 Building $73,320 |
| 2023 | $79,490 Land $4,540 Building $74,950 | $79,490 Land $4,540 Building $74,950 | |
| 2022 | $149.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 272 W 4th 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 272 W 4th 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 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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