Cooke County property record for 228 E Tennie St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $96,900 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,588 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2720-002-00005 |
| Primary APN | 2720-002-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,299 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,934 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,299 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,447 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Garage Area | 351 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 116 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2720-002-00005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 E TENNIE ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROSS ADDN; BLOCK 2; LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6004 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E TENNIE ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20097582 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1666 / 579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1666/579 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,588.00 (+92.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $171,504 (+1%) | $198,536 (-) Land $66,806 Building $131,730 |
| 2025 | $1,865.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $155,913 (+21%) Land $66,806 Building $131,730 | $198,536 (+10.19%) Land $66,806 Building $131,730 |
| 2024 | $1,827.00 (-14.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $128,854 Land $55,666 Building $124,517 | $180,183 Land $55,666 Building $124,517 | |
| 2022 | $2,140.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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