Cooke County property record for 213 Lanius St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,624 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2720-002-00009 |
| Primary APN | 2720-002-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,353 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,881 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 675 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 675 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2720-002-00009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 213 LANIUS ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSS ADDN; BLOCK 2; LOT 9 E 55' & W 25' OF 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
213 Lanius 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 | 213 LANIUS ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MICHELE ERWIN |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 213 LANIUS ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5312 |
| Document Number | 0002440/99 |
| Book / Page | 2440 / 99 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOWETH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 HOGAN DR, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-9558 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2405 E HIGHWAY 2, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 |
| Document Number | 0000006740 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6740 |
| Name | MICHELE ERWIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 213 LANIUS ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5312 |
| Document Number | 002356/178 |
| Book / Page | 2356 / 178 |
| Map Reference | VOL 621 PG 527 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9896 FM 51, VALLEY VIEW, TX 76272-3037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 213 Lanius St was $6,624 with exemptions applied, up 309.1% 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 | $6,624.00 (+309.14%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $316,616 (+8.56%) Land $65,140 Building $251,476 | $316,616 (-) Land $65,140 Building $251,476 |
| 2025 | $1,619.00 (+0.56%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $291,663 Land $65,140 Building $251,476 | $316,616 Land $65,140 Building $251,476 |
| 2024 | $1,610.00 | ||
| 2023 | $241,044 Land $54,225 Building $260,125 | $314,350 Land $54,225 Building $260,125 | |
| 2022 | $1,727.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 213 Lanius St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 70 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| 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 213 Lanius St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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