Cooke County property record for 1609 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,092 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,959 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $56,300 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,155 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2110-001-00007 |
| Primary APN | 2110-001-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,460 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,959 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2110-001-00007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 E CALIFORNIA ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-4423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BURRIS; BLOCK 1; TR 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURRIS |
| Legal Tract | 7 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20095485 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1652 / 204 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 002758/168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1609 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4423 |
| Document Number | 002758/168 |
| Book / Page | 2758 / 168 |
| Map Reference | VOL 62 PG 342 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 563CR262, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1609E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4423 |
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 | $4,155.00 | $198,618 (-) Land $46,719 Building $151,899 | $198,618 (-) Land $46,719 Building $151,899 |
| 2025 | $4,155.00 (+10.45%) | $198,618 (+9.63%) Land $46,719 Building $151,899 | $198,618 (+9.63%) Land $46,719 Building $151,899 |
| 2024 | $3,762.00 (+4.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $181,178 Land $42,509 Building $138,669 | $181,178 Land $42,509 Building $138,669 | |
| 2022 | $3,599.00 |
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 | 1 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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 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 |
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