Cherokee County property record for 6972 FM 23 W, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,454 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 5.12 acres (223,114 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,600 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,700 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000028-12160-0014000 |
| Primary APN | 000028-12160-0014000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,454 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,411 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,454 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 223,114 sqft (5.12 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Deck Area | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 000028-12160-0014000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6972 FM 23 W |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-5984 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A 28 BLK 1216 TR 14 L JORDAN I15 |
| Legal Subdivision | L JORDAN SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Legal Block | 1216 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6972 FM 23 W, RUSK, TX 75785-5984 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005544533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1748 / 450 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Property Address | 6972 FM 23 W, RUSK, TX 75785-5984 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002751/439 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2751/439 |
| Instrument | 721618 |
| Name | AUSTIN BANK TEXAS NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEHOUSE, TX 75791 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2053 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Rusk Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,700.00 (+162.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $290,930 (+0.65%) Land $22,680 Building $268,250 | $290,930 (+0.65%) Land $22,680 Building $268,250 |
| 2025 | $1,412.00 (-42.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $289,050 (+0.26%) Land $20,800 Building $268,250 | $289,050 (+0.26%) Land $20,800 Building $268,250 |
| 2023 | $288,300 Land $20,050 Building $268,250 | $288,300 Land $20,050 Building $268,250 | |
| 2022 | $2,438.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | RUSK RURAL WSC CROCKETT ST PLANT serves 1,950 people · EPA ID TX0370031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CCECA Broadband Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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