Cooke County property record for 1316 Fair Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,748 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,800 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,029 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2385-013-0001A |
| Primary APN | 2385-013-0001A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,292 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,748 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 | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2385-013-0001A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1316 FAIR AVE |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-2918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLCREST ADDN; BLOCK 13; LOT 2 N 22' & S 36 OF LT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1316 Fair Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1316 FAIR AVE, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200812849 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1560 / 825 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003687 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1316 Fair Ave was $4,029 with a homeowner's exemption, up 77.8% 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 | $4,029.00 (+77.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,591 (+1%) | $212,934 (+6.45%) Land $32,177 Building $180,757 |
| 2025 | $2,266.00 (+5%) Homeowner's exemption | $175,083 Land $32,177 Building $167,846 | $200,023 Land $32,177 Building $167,846 |
| 2024 | $2,158.00 | ||
| 2023 | $144,696 Land $32,178 Building $148,011 | $180,189 Land $32,178 Building $148,011 | |
| 2022 | $2,454.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1316 Fair Ave 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 1316 Fair Ave 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 80% of the US · lower than 94% 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 |
May also be available: Element8.
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