Cooke County property record for 309 Willow Way, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,426 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $248,800 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,271 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2855-002-00013 |
| Primary APN | 2855-002-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,053 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,426 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Storage Building | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2855-002-00013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 WILLOW WAY |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-4506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHEELER CREEK ADDN; BLOCK 2; LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHEELER CREEK ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
309 Willow Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 WILLOW WAY, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 20218281 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2451 / 672 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2410/214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 309 WILLOW WAY, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4506 |
| Document Number | 2451/672 |
| Book / Page | 2451 / 672 |
| Map Reference | CAB B SL 118 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08281 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE, TITLE RESOURCES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 487, TEMPLE, TX 76503-0487 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 400 S CULBERSON ST APT 1109, 1109, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3812 |
| Document Number | 202108282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08282 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 309 WILLOW WAY, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4506 |
| Document Number | 2410/214 |
| Book / Page | 2410 / 214 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 WILLOW WAY, 309, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4506 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 190 CIVIC CIR # 255, 255, LEWISVILLE, TX 75067-3424 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Willow Way was $6,271 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.8% 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 | $6,271.00 (+23.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $299,770 (-2.96%) Land $50,159 Building $249,611 | $299,770 (-2.96%) Land $50,159 Building $249,611 |
| 2025 | $5,065.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $308,901 Land $50,159 Building $258,742 | $308,901 Land $50,159 Building $258,742 |
| 2024 | $4,945.00 | ||
| 2023 | $278,393 Land $50,151 Building $228,242 | $278,393 Land $50,151 Building $228,242 | |
| 2022 | $5,497.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 Willow Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1988.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1988–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding |
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 309 Willow Way is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · above 45% 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 | 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 31 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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