Cooke County property record for 1734 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,805 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.352 acres (15,342 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $307,500 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,660 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2110-010-00002 |
| Primary APN | 2110-010-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,805 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,394 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,805 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,342 sqft (0.352 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2110-010-00002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1734 E CALIFORNIA ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BURRIS; BLOCK 10; N 1/2 OF TR 2; ACRES .3522 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURRIS |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
1734 E California St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2022.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1924 DR SANDERS RD, AUBREY, TX 76227-5215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage TEXAS REPUBLIC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226413 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2527 / 209 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1734 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000003050 |
| Book / Page | 2779 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263050 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 W WALNUT ST, CELINA, TX 75009-6188 |
| Document Number | 0000003050, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2779/215 |
| Instrument | 20263050 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Property Address | 1734 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | HOWETH TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1924 DR SANDERS RD, AUBREY, TX 76227-5215 |
| Document Number | 002527/214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2527/214 |
| Instrument | 2022-6414 |
| Name | TEXAS REPUBLIC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CELINA, TX 75009 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1734 E California St was $4,660.
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 | $4,660.00 | $222,748 (-) Land $53,502 Building $169,246 | $222,748 (-) Land $53,502 Building $169,246 |
| 2025 | $4,660.00 (+10.37%) | $222,748 Land $53,502 Building $169,246 | $222,748 Land $53,502 Building $169,246 |
| 2024 | $4,222.00 | ||
| 2023 | $193,700 Land $53,537 Building $140,163 | $193,700 Land $53,537 Building $140,163 | |
| 2022 | $3,832.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1734 E California St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1989–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1734 E California St is low, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | 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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