Cooke County property record for 1221 S Howeth St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,074 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,826 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,980 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2300-127-00008 |
| Primary APN | 2300-127-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,702 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,826 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 2300-127-00008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1221 S HOWETH ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GAINESVILLE ADDN; BLOCK 127; TR 8; ACRES .1567 |
| Legal Subdivision | GAINESVILLE ADDN |
| Legal Tract | 8 |
| Legal Block | 127 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1055, GAINESVILLE, TX 76241-1055 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2398/510 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1221 S HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5907 |
| Document Number | 2398/510 |
| Book / Page | 2398 / 510 |
| Map Reference | VOL 385 PG 616 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1511 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 3253, GAINESVILLE, TX 76241 |
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 | $1,980.00 (+0.05%) | $94,625 (-) Land $27,778 Building $66,847 | $94,625 (-) Land $27,778 Building $66,847 |
| 2025 | $1,979.00 (+11.74%) | $94,625 (+9.43%) Land $27,778 Building $66,847 | $94,625 (+9.43%) Land $27,778 Building $66,847 |
| 2024 | $1,771.00 (+4.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $86,473 Land $25,253 Building $61,220 | $86,473 Land $25,253 Building $61,220 | |
| 2022 | $1,700.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 484 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, T-Mobile.
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