Cooke County property record for 227 E Hird St, Gainesville, TX 76240 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
| Square Footage | 2,593 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,699 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $138,800 (2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,281.00 (2025) |
Source: Cooke County records · APN 2780-003-00003
Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201667150 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2081 / 656 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2081/656 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Property Address | 227 E HIRD ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5633 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 B HIRD ST, B, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 |
| Document Number | 0002536/61 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2536/61 |
| Instrument | 2022-7656 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | Second Mortgage to Cover Down Payment |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2052 |
Source: Cooke County records · Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $3,281.00 (+9.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,611 (+21%) Land $47,937 Building $188,865 | $236,802 (+2.37%) Land $47,937 Building $188,865 |
| 2024 | $2,994.00 (-7.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $184,803 Land $39,933 Building $191,377 | $231,310 Land $39,933 Building $191,377 | |
| 2022 | $3,248.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cooke County (48097C), updated April 26, 2016 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 2780-003-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 2,593 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,544 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,730 sqft 1st Floor |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Primary Flooring | Laminate Plank Flooring |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Construction Type | Brick Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,699 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft Carport |
| Porch Area | 502 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Account Number | 2780-003-00003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 E HIRD ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5633 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STERNBERGER ADDN; BLOCK 3; LOT 3 & 4 E 1/2 OF BOTH |
| Legal Subdivision | STERNBERGER ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Minor Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 6 |
| Census Block | 6016 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
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