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1709 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240 Property Records

Cooke County property record for 1709 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.511 acres (22,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$6,600 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2110-003-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2110-003-00005
Alternative APN
  • 2555

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,476 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,745 sqft
1st Floor Area1,476 sqft
2nd Floor Area993 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area22,250 sqft (0.511 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area936 sqft
Parking Spaces6 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area427 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number2110-003-00005
Street Address1709 E CALIFORNIA ST
CityGAINESVILLE
StateTX
Zip76240-4425
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBURRIS; BLOCK 3; TR 5
Legal SubdivisionBURRIS
Legal Tract5
Legal Block3
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Township / Civil DivisionGAINESVILLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract1100

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1709 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4425
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2018
Deed SaleDec 17, 2018
Deed Document Number201888305
Deed Book / Page2232 / 379
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Recording DateDec 17, 2018
Property Address1709 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4425
Document Number2232/379
Book / Page2232 / 379
Instrument DateDec 14, 2018
Instrument00088305
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2021
Title CompanyHOWETH TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address501 E GREEN ST, 501, LLANO, TX 78643-2717

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1709 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4425

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCooke County
MunicipalityGainesville City
Unified School DistrictGainesville Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,600.00 (+236.56%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$315,455 (+7.99%) Land $59,317 Building $256,138$315,455 (-) Land $59,317 Building $256,138
2025$1,961.00 (+0.46%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$292,127 (+21%) Land $59,317 Building $256,138$315,455 (+10.68%) Land $59,317 Building $256,138
2024$1,952.00 (-23.66%)
2023$241,427 Land $59,402 Building $225,618$285,020 Land $59,402 Building $225,618
2022$2,557.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims13 (1989–2009)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 13
Most Recent ClaimApr 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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.4% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF GAINESVILLE
serves 18,107 people · EPA ID TX0490001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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