1306 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240 Property Records

Cooke County property record for 1306 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 5 ba · 2,811 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size	0.897 acres (39,060 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$350,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$10,636 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale Oct 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2135-005-00010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2135-005-00010`
Alternative APN	`20397`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Building Area	2,811 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	13,071 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,126 sqft
2nd Floor Area	2,061 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1889
Effective Year Built	Effective 1889
Exterior Material	Stucco
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Material	Tile
Lot Area	39,060 sqft (0.897 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	224 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	224 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	300 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	847 sqft
Deck Area	706 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Space Heater

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2135-005-00010
Street Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST
City	GAINESVILLE
State	TX
Zip	76240-4304
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CLEMENTS I; BLOCK 5; LOT 10
Legal Subdivision	CLEMENTS I
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Township / Civil Division	GAINESVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4004
Census Tract	1100

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	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4304
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 24, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 7, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 8, 2019	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201989461
Deed Book / Page	2240 / 378
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 22, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	001811/607
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2026
Property Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4304
Document Number	0000002977
Book / Page	2778 / 674
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2026
Instrument	20262977
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4304

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Property Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4304
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0002367/97
Date	Oct 7, 2020
Book Page	2367/97
Instrument	2020-08166

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Property Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4304
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	002355/623
Date	Aug 25, 2020
Book Page	2355/623
Instrument	2020-06676

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

February 2019: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	COOKE TX
Recording Date	Feb 8, 2019
Property Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4304
Document Number	002240/378
Book / Page	2240 / 378
Instrument Date	Feb 6, 2019
Instrument	2019-89461
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026
Title Company	CAPITAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1306 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4304

Mortgage

Document Number	0201989462
Date	Feb 8, 2019
Instrument	2019-89462

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2049

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	$10,636.00 (+24.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$508,370 (-) Land $66,522 Building $441,848	$508,370 (-) Land $66,522 Building $441,848
2025	$8,556.00 (-1.82%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$508,370 (+10.32%) Land $66,522 Building $441,848	$508,370 (+10.32%) Land $66,522 Building $441,848
2024	$8,715.00 (-6.7%)
2023		$460,794 Land $60,542 Building $400,252	$460,794 Land $60,542 Building $400,252
2022	$9,341.00

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 Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	13 (1989–2009)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 13
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2007 · 9 claims Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding, Apr 1990 · 3 claims

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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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 480 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: Element8.

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