Cherokee County property record for 3078 FM 1248 S, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,640 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.548 acres (23,871 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,393 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000039-14320-0006000 |
| Primary APN | 000039-14320-0006000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,242 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 23,871 sqft (0.548 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 882 sqft |
| Account Number | 000039-14320-0006000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3078 FM 1248 S |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-5233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A 39 BLK 1432 TR 6 K ODOM H13 |
| Legal Subdivision | K ODOM SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Block | 1432 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
3078 FM 1248 S is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3078 FM 1248 S, RUSK, TX 75785-5233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Property Address | 3078 FM 1248 S, RUSK, TX 75785-5233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3078 FM 1248 S, RUSK, TX 75785-5233 |
| Document Number | 002858/815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Book Page | 2858/815 |
| Instrument | 738072 |
| Name | STEVEN NORTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | PO BOX 671, RUSK, TX 75785 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3078 FM 1248 S was $1,393 with exemptions applied, up 566.5% 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 | $1,393.00 (+566.51%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $109,550 (+3.35%) Land $9,220 Building $100,330 | $109,550 (+3.35%) Land $9,220 Building $100,330 |
| 2025 | $209.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $106,000 Land $9,220 Building $96,780 | $106,000 Land $9,220 Building $96,780 |
| 2023 | $111,910 Land $4,130 Building $107,780 | $111,910 Land $4,130 Building $107,780 | |
| 2022 | $5.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3078 FM 1248 S 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 3078 FM 1248 S is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · lower than 66% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CCECA Broadband Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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