Cooke County property record for 1216 Walter St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,415 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,085 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2546-500-00032 |
| Primary APN | 2546-500-00032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,415 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,633 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,415 sqft |
| Storm Shelter | Storm Shelter |
| Storm Shutters | Storm Shutters |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,052 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 197 sqft |
| Deck Area | 161 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2546-500-00032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1216 WALTER ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTMAN ESTATES; LOT 32; SEC 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTMAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MUENSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1216 Walter St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1216 WALTER ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201121577 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1759 / 191 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 2257/118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1216 WALTER ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1740 |
| Document Number | 2257/118 |
| Book / Page | 2257 / 118 |
| Map Reference | CAB B SL 319 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-91757 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | HOWETH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1218 NORTMAN DR, 1218, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1746 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1216 WAKER, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1216 Walter St was $9,085 with a homeowner's exemption, up 17.1% from the year before.
Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke County |
| Municipality | Lindsay City |
| Unified School District | Lindsay Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,085.00 (+17.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $502,428 (-0.11%) Land $70,000 Building $432,428 | $502,428 (-1.17%) Land $70,000 Building $432,428 |
| 2025 | $7,759.00 (+6.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $502,988 Land $70,000 Building $438,394 | $508,394 Land $70,000 Building $438,394 |
| 2024 | $7,302.00 | ||
| 2023 | $415,693 Land $50,000 Building $389,485 | $439,485 Land $50,000 Building $389,485 | |
| 2022 | $6,787.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1216 Walter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1981–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2007 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 1216 Walter St is moderate, ranking above 50% 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 50% of the US · lower than 75% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 LINDSAY serves 1,050 people · EPA ID TX0490003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nortex Communications Company Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| 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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