Cooke County property record for 1657 Co Rd 281, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,375 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $587,020 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,617 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0465-003-00001 |
| Primary APN | 0465-003-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,375 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,980 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,375 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 788 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 0465-003-00001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1657 COUNTY ROAD 281 |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-8612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HODGE JL 0465 ACRES 1.25 |
| Legal Subdivision | HODGE JL |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE SOUTHEAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
1657 Co Rd 281 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1657 COUNTY ROAD 281, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-8612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20251674 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2699 / 123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1657 Co Rd 281 was $7,617, down 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke County |
| Unified School District | Callisburg Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,617.00 (-3.19%) | $550,170 (-3.19%) Land $114,750 Building $435,420 | $550,170 (-3.19%) Land $114,750 Building $435,420 |
| 2025 | $7,868.00 (+12.53%) | $568,313 Land $114,750 Building $453,563 | $568,313 Land $114,750 Building $453,563 |
| 2024 | $6,992.00 | ||
| 2023 | $531,474 Land $74,156 Building $457,318 | $531,474 Land $74,156 Building $457,318 | |
| 2022 | $7,185.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1657 Co Rd 281 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 in force |
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 1657 Co Rd 281 is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 49% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | WOODBINE SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT serves 8,151 people · EPA ID TX0490018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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