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5897 FM 1857, Rusk, TX 75785 Property Records

Cherokee County property record for 5897 FM 1857, Rusk, TX 75785

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size16.9 acres (737,601 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$278,400 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$2,616 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN000028-14580-0003000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN000028-14580-0003000
Alternative APN
  • 103703000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Building Area1,634 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,431 sqft
1st Floor Area1,634 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area737,601 sqft (16.9 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area312 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number000028-14580-0003000
Street Address5897 FM 1857
CityRUSK
StateTX
Zip75785-9013
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal DescriptionA 28 BLK 1458 TR 3 L JORDAN H16
Legal SubdivisionL JORDAN SURVEY A-
Legal Tract3
Legal Block1458
JurisdictionCHEROKEE TX
Township / Civil DivisionRUSK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1065
Census Tract950801

Owner

Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5897 FM 1857, RUSK, TX 75785-9013
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021697666
Deed Book / Page2601 / 359
Prior Transfer DateMar 1, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc2601/359
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionCHEROKEE TX
Recording DateMar 3, 2021
Property Address5897 FM 1857, RUSK, TX 75785-9013
Document Number2601/359
Book / Page2601 / 359
Map ReferenceVOL 2420 PG 660
Instrument DateMar 1, 2021
Instrument697666
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 29, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5897 FM 1857, RUSK, TX 75785-9013

Mortgage

Document Number697667
DateMar 3, 2021
Instrument697667
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCherokee County
Unified School DistrictRusk Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,616.00 (+162.39%) Homeowner's exemption$326,430 (-4.21%) Land $131,550 Building $194,880$326,430 (-4.21%) Land $131,550 Building $194,880
2025$997.00 (-13.3%) Homeowner's exemption$340,780 (+22.26%) Land $145,900 Building $194,880$340,780 (+22.26%) Land $145,900 Building $194,880
2023$278,730 Land $83,850 Building $194,880$278,730 Land $83,850 Building $194,880
2022$1,150.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 59% of the US · above 42% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRUSK RURAL WSC CROCKETT ST PLANT
serves 1,950 people · EPA ID TX0370031
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CCECA Broadband
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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