Cooke County property record for 1217 Walter St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,930 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,938 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2546-300-00029 |
| Primary APN | 2546-300-00029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,322 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,930 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 794 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Study | Study |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,501 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Deck Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2546-300-00029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1217 WALTER ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTMAN ESTATES; LOT 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTMAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MUENSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1077 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
1217 Walter St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2014.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 WALTER ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201452252 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1969 / 586 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1498/017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Property Address | 1217 WALTER ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1742 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 002544/443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2544/443 |
| Instrument | 2022-8845 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL CAMPO, TX 77437 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.25% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 9.99% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1217 Walter St was $11,938 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.9% 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 | $11,938.00 (+11.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $660,229 (-0.56%) Land $70,000 Building $590,229 | $660,229 (-0.56%) Land $70,000 Building $590,229 |
| 2025 | $10,669.00 (+6.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $663,923 Land $70,000 Building $593,923 | $663,923 Land $70,000 Building $593,923 |
| 2024 | $10,047.00 | ||
| 2023 | $553,807 Land $50,000 Building $526,105 | $576,105 Land $50,000 Building $526,105 | |
| 2022 | $9,174.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1217 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 1217 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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