Cooke County property record for 1601 Independence Ave, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,604 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.586 acres (25,509 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,662 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2400-001-00001 |
| Primary APN | 2400-001-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,604 sqft Total Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Lot Area | 25,509 sqft (0.586 acres) |
| Account Number | 2400-001-00001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-2463 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | INDEPENDENCE ADDN; 2400; BLOCK 1; LOT 1; 0.5856 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1601 Independence Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 243, GAINESVILLE, TX 76241-0243 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 Independence Ave was $4,662.
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 | $4,662.00 | $222,859 (-) Land $93,101 Building $129,758 | $222,859 (-) Land $93,101 Building $129,758 |
| 2025 | $4,662.00 (+11.03%) | $222,859 Land $93,101 Building $129,758 | $222,859 Land $93,101 Building $129,758 |
| 2024 | $4,199.00 | ||
| 2023 | $221,583 Land $91,825 Building $129,758 | $221,583 Land $91,825 Building $129,758 | |
| 2022 | $4,651.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 Independence 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 1601 Independence Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 153 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: AT&T, Element8.
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