1201 N Howeth St, Gainesville, TX 76240 Property Records

Cooke County property record for 1201 N Howeth St, Gainesville, TX 76240

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,877 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$4,529 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Mortgage Nov 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2385-008-00020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2385-008-00020`
Alternative APN	`9075`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,940 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,810 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,940 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,877 sqft (0.25 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	360 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	54 sqft
Deck Area	360 sqft
Storage Building	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2385-008-00020
Street Address	1201 N HOWETH ST
City	GAINESVILLE
State	TX
Zip	76240-2927
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HILLCREST ADDN; BLOCK 8; LOT 20; TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
Legal Subdivision	HILLCREST ADDN
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Township / Civil Division	GAINESVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2033
Census Tract	600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 5, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Nov 29, 2022	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Nov 28, 2022	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 4, 2005
Deed Sale	Oct 4, 2005
Deed Document Number	20058301
Deed Book / Page	1394 / 668
Last Transfer Date	Nov 29, 2022
Transfer Doc	002550/554
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Property Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 8, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	002508/349
Date	May 5, 2022
Book Page	2508/349
Instrument	3987

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55467

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

November 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2022
Property Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927
Document Number	002550/554
Book / Page	2550 / 554
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 24
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-9683
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927

November 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Recording Date	Nov 28, 2022
Property Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927
Document Number	002550/496
Book / Page	2550 / 496
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 24
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2022
Instrument	2022-9671
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1201 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2927

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Cooke County
Municipality	Gainesville City
Unified School District	Gainesville Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,529.00 (+273.99%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$216,465 (+1%)	$225,585 (-) Land $44,859 Building $180,726
2025	$1,211.00 (-6.92%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$196,786 (+28.31%) Land $44,859 Building $180,726	$225,585 (+15.43%) Land $44,859 Building $180,726
2024	$1,301.00 (-25.01%)
2023		$153,365 Land $44,914 Building $150,510	$195,424 Land $44,914 Building $150,510
2022	$1,735.00

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 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	2 (1992–2007)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2007 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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 Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 510 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Element8.

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