Cherokee County property record for 979 Co Rd 1306, Rusk, TX 75785
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,832 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 23.3 acres (1,017,692 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,993 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000178-07930-0008000 |
| Primary APN | 000178-07930-0008000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,336 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 312 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,017,692 sqft (23.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 624 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 000178-07930-0008000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 COUNTY ROAD 1306 |
| City | RUSK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75785-3870 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A 178 BLK 793 TR 8 S A COOK K10 |
| Legal Subdivision | S A COOK SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 8 |
| Legal Block | 793 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2070 |
| Census Tract | 950802 |
979 Co Rd 1306, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 COUNTY ROAD 1306, RUSK, TX 75785-3870 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023726013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2778 / 834 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 979 Co Rd 1306 was $2,993, up 145.9% from the year before.
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 | $2,993.00 (+145.93%) | $383,280 (-7.83%) Land $155,370 Building $227,910 | $383,280 (-7.83%) Land $155,370 Building $227,910 |
| 2025 | $1,217.00 Additional exemption filed | $415,840 Land $175,660 Building $240,180 | $415,840 Land $175,660 Building $240,180 |
| 2023 | $208,190 | $297,620 Land $94,410 Building $203,210 | |
| 2022 | $1,269.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Co Rd 1306 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 979 Co Rd 1306 is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · lower than 61% 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 US 69 PLANT serves 648 people · EPA ID TX0370053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CCECA Broadband Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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