Cherokee County property record for 281 Co Rd 2224, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 3.54 acres (154,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,579 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000816155300002B00 |
| Primary APN | 000816155300002B00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 154,464 sqft (3.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 000816-15530-0002B00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 COUNTY ROAD 2224 |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A 816 BLK 1553 TR 2B J SHERIDAN G14 |
| Legal Subdivision | J SHERIDAN SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 2B |
| Legal Block | 1553 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
281 Co Rd 2224 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 | 5627 FM 1248 S, RUSK, TX 75785-5257 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 2218/350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Co Rd 2224 was $2,579, up 144.7% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Rusk Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,579.00 (+144.69%) | $202,830 (-5.76%) Land $46,230 Building $156,600 | $202,830 (-5.76%) Land $46,230 Building $156,600 |
| 2025 | $1,054.00 | $215,220 Land $46,230 Building $168,990 | $215,220 Land $46,230 Building $168,990 |
| 2023 | $192,830 Land $23,840 Building $168,990 | $192,830 Land $23,840 Building $168,990 | |
| 2022 | $1,260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Co Rd 2224 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 | 1 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 281 Co Rd 2224 is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 69% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | RUSK RURAL WSC CROCKETT ST PLANT serves 1,950 people · EPA ID TX0370031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CCECA Broadband Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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