Cooke County property record for 1208 N Howeth St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,600 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,231 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2385-011-00007 |
| Primary APN | 2385-011-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,428 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,164 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 2385-011-00007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1208 N HOWETH ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-2928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLCREST ADDN; BLOCK 11; LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1208 N Howeth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201227431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1797 / 691 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001797/691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1208 N Howeth St was $4,231, up % 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 | $4,231.00 (+0.02%) | $202,219 (-) Land $45,704 Building $156,515 | $202,219 (-) Land $45,704 Building $156,515 |
| 2025 | $4,230.00 (+11.49%) | $202,219 Land $45,704 Building $156,515 | $202,219 Land $45,704 Building $156,515 |
| 2024 | $3,794.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,027 Land $45,665 Building $136,362 | $182,027 Land $45,665 Building $136,362 | |
| 2022 | $3,741.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1208 N Howeth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 risk around 1208 N Howeth 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 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.
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 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 |
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