Cherokee County property record for 397 Crystal Ave, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,539 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $296,922 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,859 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215319-00000-0011000 |
| Primary APN | 215319-00000-0011000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,539 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,590 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,573 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 454 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 215319-00000-0011000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 CRYSTAL AVE |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-3994 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK GOLEMON ESTATES-CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLEMON ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
397 Crystal Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 397 CRYSTAL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-3994 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024731901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2816 / 334 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2353/786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Property Address | 397 CRYSTAL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-3994 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2328 COUNTY ROAD 3906, JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766-1196 |
| Document Number | 002816/337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 2816/337 |
| Instrument | 731902 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3060 WILLIAMS DR STE 600, FAIRFAX, VA 22031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 397 Crystal Ave was $4,859 with exemptions applied, up 611.4% 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 | $4,859.00 (+611.42%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $383,840 (+12.84%) Land $6,590 Building $377,250 | $383,840 (+12.84%) Land $6,590 Building $377,250 |
| 2025 | $683.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $340,150 Land $6,590 Building $333,560 | $340,150 Land $6,590 Building $333,560 |
| 2023 | $399,530 Land $6,220 Building $393,310 | $399,530 Land $6,220 Building $393,310 | |
| 2022 | $3,795.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 Crystal Ave 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 | 4 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 397 Crystal Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 87 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CCECA Broadband, Eastex Telephone Cooperative, Spectrum.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures