Cooke County property record for 206 E Hird St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,809 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2780-004-00011 |
| Primary APN | 2780-004-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,549 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,088 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,549 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 490 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 | 12,881 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2780-004-00011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 206 E HIRD ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STERNBERGER ADDN; BLOCK 4; LOT 11 7 W 25' OF 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERNBERGER ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6009 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
206 E Hird St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 206 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 206 E Hird St was $2,809 with exemptions applied, up 278.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,809.00 (+278.06%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $134,287 (+1%) | $147,070 (-) Land $65,137 Building $81,933 |
| 2025 | $743.00 (+2.34%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $122,079 Land $65,137 Building $81,933 | $147,070 Land $65,137 Building $81,933 |
| 2024 | $726.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,892 Land $54,221 Building $102,086 | $156,307 Land $54,221 Building $102,086 | |
| 2022 | $968.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 206 E Hird St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 70 (1981–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 28 of 70 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 206 E Hird St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% 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 298 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 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Element8, Nextlink, Verizon.
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