Cherokee County property record for 403 Hill Ave, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,348 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,300 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,125 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215140000400005C00 |
| Primary APN | 215140000400005C00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,559 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,559 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,348 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 215140-00040-0005C00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 403 HILL AVE |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-1465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5C BLK 4 & 6B & 7 BEL HAVEN - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | BELHAVEN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5C |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
403 Hill Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 HILL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-1465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back LESTER HUGHES |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CITIZENS 1ST BANK |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019678386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2476 / 528 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2476/528 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 403 HILL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-1465 |
| Document Number | 2476/528 |
| Book / Page | 2476 / 528 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 90AB |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00678386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHEROKEE TITLE COMPANY, CHEROKEE TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 HILL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-1465 |
| Document Number | 00678387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00678387 |
| Name | LESTER HUGHES |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 204 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2036 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 403 HILL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-1465 |
| Document Number | 2399/773 |
| Book / Page | 2399 / 773 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 90AB |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00665448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 COPELAND ST, RUSK, TX 75785-2301 |
| Document Number | 00665449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00665449 |
| Name | CITIZENS 1ST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2027 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 403 HILL AVE, RUSK, TX 75785-1465 |
| Document Number | 2363/554 |
| Book / Page | 2363 / 554 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 00659185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 WIGHTMAN LN, RUSK, TX 75785-1461 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 403 Hill Ave was $2,125 with a homeowner's exemption, up 232.6% 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 | $2,125.00 (+232.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,890 (-12.85%) Land $14,230 Building $106,660 | $120,890 (-12.85%) Land $14,230 Building $106,660 |
| 2025 | $639.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,710 Land $15,360 Building $123,350 | $138,710 Land $15,360 Building $123,350 |
| 2023 | $141,840 Land $9,840 Building $132,000 | $141,840 Land $9,840 Building $132,000 | |
| 2022 | $952.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 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 403 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 63% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 68 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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