Cherokee County property record for 55 Rusk Ave, Wells, TX 75976
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $73 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000534-02880-0031000 |
| Primary APN | 000534-02880-0031000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 000534-02880-0031000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 RUSK AVE |
| City | WELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75976-4155 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | A 534 BLK 288 TR 31 I R LEWIS |
| Legal Subdivision | I R LEWIS SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 31 |
| Legal Block | 288 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
55 Rusk Ave, agricultural vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2015.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 E DENMAN AVE, LUFKIN, TX 75901-4001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015647336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2292 / 767 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Rusk Ave was $73, up 265% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Wells Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73.00 (+265%) | $10,280 (-) Land $10,280 | $10,280 (-) Land $10,280 |
| 2025 | $20.00 | $10,280 Land $10,280 | $10,280 Land $10,280 |
| 2023 | $10,280 Land $10,280 | $10,280 Land $10,280 | |
| 2022 | $68.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Rusk 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 | 2 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 55 Rusk Ave is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | CITY OF WELLS serves 853 people · EPA ID TX0370004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Verizon.
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