Cherokee County property record for 490 Jerome St, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,680 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $75 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215280-00080-0010000 |
| Primary APN | 215280-00080-0010000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 2,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,996 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Account Number | 215280-00080-0010000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 490 JEROME ST |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-2711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 8 DICKINSON 1 - CITY OF RUSK |
| Legal Subdivision | DICKINSON 1 ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
490 Jerome St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 367 BEALE ST, RUSK, TX 75785-2723 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020688379 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2539 / 264 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2539/264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 490 JEROME ST, RUSK, TX 75785-2711 |
| Document Number | 2539/264 |
| Book / Page | 2539 / 264 |
| Map Reference | VOL 796 PG 773 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 688379 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1336 N CASCADE AVE, 1336, TACOMA, WA 98406-1113 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 490 Jerome St was $75, up 341.2% 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 | $75.00 (+341.18%) | $5,770 (-) Land $5,770 | $5,770 (-) Land $5,770 |
| 2025 | $17.00 | $5,770 Land $5,770 | $5,770 Land $5,770 |
| 2023 | $2,460 Land $2,460 | $2,460 Land $2,460 | |
| 2022 | $33.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 490 Jerome St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 490 Jerome St is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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