Cooke County property record for 245 Co Rd 161, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 420 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 3.07 acres (133,729 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,748 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0491-004-00001 |
| Primary APN | 0491-004-00001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 420 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,044 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 133,729 sqft (3.07 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 0491-004-00001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 COUNTY ROAD 161 |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-7679 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAMILTON J 0491 ACRES 3.07 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMILTON J |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CALLISBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
245 Co Rd 161 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 | 245 COUNTY ROAD 161, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-7679 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 Co Rd 161 was $2,748 with a homeowner's exemption, up 113.4% from the year before.
Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke County |
| Unified School District | Callisburg Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,748.00 (+113.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,461 (+1%) | $300,300 (+37.88%) Land $187,176 Building $113,124 |
| 2025 | $1,288.00 (-1.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,419 Land $152,076 Building $65,718 | $217,794 Land $152,076 Building $65,718 |
| 2024 | $1,309.00 | ||
| 2023 | $149,106 Land $132,026 Building $96,953 | $228,979 Land $132,026 Building $96,953 | |
| 2022 | $1,629.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Co Rd 161 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 245 Co Rd 161 is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 52% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WOODBINE SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT serves 8,151 people · EPA ID TX0490018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 37 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 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Element8, Nextlink.
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