Cherokee County property record for 286 Hill Ave, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 710 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $725 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215520000100002A00 |
| Primary APN | 215520000100002A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,111 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,197 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Account Number | 215520-00010-0002A00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 286 HILL AVE |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2A BLK 1 & 3A MEEKS - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2A |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
286 Hill Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 266 HILL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-1410 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 286 Hill Ave was $725, up 90.3% 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 | $725.00 (+90.29%) | $41,220 (-47%) Land $8,270 Building $32,950 | $41,220 (-47%) Land $8,270 Building $32,950 |
| 2025 | $381.00 | $77,770 Land $8,930 Building $68,840 | $77,770 Land $8,930 Building $68,840 |
| 2023 | $72,570 Land $5,710 Building $66,860 | $72,570 Land $5,710 Building $66,860 | |
| 2022 | $275.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Hill 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 286 Hill Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 154 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Eastex Telephone Cooperative.
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