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217 E Hird St, Gainesville, TX 76240 Property Records

Cooke County property record for 217 E Hird St, Gainesville, TX 76240 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage1,873 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,898 sqft (0.342 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$212,989 (2021)
Tax Bill$3,481.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2780-003-00005
Alternative APN
  • 16251

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,873 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,237 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,873 sqft 1st Floor

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area14,898 sqft (0.342 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area364 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Account Number2780-003-00005
Street Address217 E HIRD ST
CityGAINESVILLE
StateTX
Zip76240-5633
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSTERNBERGER ADDN; BLOCK 3; LOT 5 & E 17' OF 6; ACRES .342
Legal SubdivisionSTERNBERGER ADDN
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Minor Civil DivisionGAINESVILLE
Census Blockgroup6
Census Block6016
Census Tract1100

Owner

Source: Cooke County records · APN 2780-003-00005

Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Oct 19, 2023Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Sep 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC
Sep 21, 2021Vendor's Lien, Transfer
CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20218125
Deed Book / Page2450 / 365
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Recording DateMay 18, 2026
Property Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633
Document Number0000003639
Book / Page2783 / 497
Instrument DateMay 12, 2026
Instrument20263639
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000003639,
DateMay 18, 2026
Book Page2783/497
Instrument20263639
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.3%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Max Rate-1%

October 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Recording DateOct 19, 2023
Property Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633
Document Number002609/163
Book / Page2609 / 163
Map ReferenceCAB B SL 29
Instrument DateOct 13, 2023
Instrument2023-07011
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0202307012
DateOct 19, 2023
Instrument2023-07012
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesLender is also the Seller
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2053

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Property Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021
Title CompanyALAMO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2450/370
DateSep 21, 2021
Book Page2450/370
Instrument2021-08126
Lender
NameCHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressENGLEWOOD, CO 80111
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

September 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Recording DateSep 21, 2021
Property Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633
Document Number002450/365
Book / Page2450 / 365
Map ReferenceCAB B SL 29
Instrument DateSep 16, 2021
Instrument2021-08125
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2022
Title CompanyFREEDOM TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2107 WIMBLEDON DR, 2107, ARLINGTON, TX 76017-2766

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633

Mortgage

DateSep 21, 2021
Lender
NameCHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesLender is also the Seller
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cooke County records · Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,481.00 (-8.1%) Homeowner's exemption$245,186 (+2.26%) Land $69,729 Building $175,457$245,186 (+2.26%) Land $69,729 Building $175,457
2024$3,788.00 (-21.51%)
2023$239,778 Land $58,102 Building $181,676$239,778 Land $58,102 Building $181,676
2022$4,826.00

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