Cooke County property record for 1709 Morningside Dr, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,221 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2405-007-00025 |
| Primary APN | 2405-007-00025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,798 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,838 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,350 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2405-007-00025 |
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| Street Address | 1709 MORNINGSIDE DR |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOY ACRES; BLOCK 7; LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOY ACRES |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Cooke County records · APN 2405-007-00025
Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 MORNINGSIDE DR, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 07, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 002678/638 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cooke County records · Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke County |
| Municipality | Gainesville City |
| Unified School District | Gainesville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,221.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $201,776 (+21%) Land $52,682 Building $188,061 | $240,743 (+10.07%) Land $52,682 Building $188,061 |
| 2023 | $166,757 Land $47,921 Building $170,802 | $218,723 Land $47,921 Building $170,802 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 26, 2016 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1990–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nortex Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Element8 Technology Investment Group.
Based on FCC filings for 274 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GAINESVILLE serves 18,107 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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