Tarrant County property record for 5248 Ruston Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76133
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,681 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39460-65-18 |
| Primary APN | 39460-65-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,681 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 233 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 02837668 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5248 RUSTON AVE |
| City | FORT WORTH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76133-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH HILLS ADDITION BLOCK 65 LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH HILLS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 65 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | TARRANT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT WORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 105701 |
5248 Ruston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Tarrant County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5248 RUSTON AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76133-2306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017158280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000158280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TARRANT TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5248 RUSTON AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76133-2306 |
| Document Number | 0000158280 |
| Map Reference | VOL388-14 PG63 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | D217158280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 213 DANIELS CT, 213, CROWLEY, TX 76036-3628 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5248 RUSTON AVE, FORT WORTH, TX 76133-2306 |
| Document Number | 0000158281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | D217158281 |
| Name | TEXAS BANK FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.87% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 6.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.8% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 12.8% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5248 Ruston Ave was $5,458, down 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Tarrant County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Fort Worth City |
| County | Tarrant County |
| Unified School District | Fort Worth Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,458.00 (-2.45%) | $249,350 Land $40,000 Building $209,350 | $249,350 Land $40,000 Building $209,350 |
| 2024 | $5,595.00 (+192.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,912.00 (-43.08%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $245,544 Land $40,000 Building $205,544 | $245,544 Land $40,000 Building $205,544 |
| 2022 | $3,359.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5248 Ruston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · 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 | 3 (1995–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · 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 5248 Ruston Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 FORT WORTH serves 955,900 people · EPA ID TX2200012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Mar 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Rise Broadband.
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