Cooke County property record for 1008 Witherspoon St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,787 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2770-019-0002A |
| Primary APN | 2770-019-0002A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,234 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2770-019-0002A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1008 WITHERSPOON ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-3250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SPARKS ADDN; BLOCK 19; LOT 2; TR A |
| Legal Subdivision | SPARKS ADDN |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1008 Witherspoon St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1008 WITHERSPOON ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201444083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1913 / 519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1008 Witherspoon St was $1,787 with a homeowner's exemption, up 110.5% from the year before.
Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke County |
| Municipality | Gainesville City |
| Unified School District | Gainesville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,787.00 (+110.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,414 (+1%) | $145,694 (+7.2%) Land $26,401 Building $119,293 |
| 2025 | $849.00 (+16.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,649 Land $26,401 Building $109,508 | $135,909 Land $26,401 Building $109,508 |
| 2024 | $731.00 | ||
| 2023 | $64,173 Land $21,991 Building $97,861 | $119,852 Land $21,991 Building $97,861 | |
| 2022 | $860.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1008 Witherspoon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2016 · 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 | 8 (1989–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1008 Witherspoon St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 GAINESVILLE serves 18,107 people · EPA ID TX0490001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 355 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nortex Communications Company Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Element8.
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