Cooke County property record for 3400 Columbus St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $284,690 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,813 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2132-003-00001 |
| Primary APN | 2132-003-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,818 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,623 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,818 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,289 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 225 sqft |
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2132-003-00001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3400 COLUMBUS ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-0489 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHALMERS ESTATES; BLOCK 3; LOT 1; PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHALMERS ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
3400 Columbus St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3400 COLUMBUS ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0489 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226789 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2530 / 165 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1846/439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3400 COLUMBUS ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0489 |
| Document Number | 002530/165 |
| Book / Page | 2530 / 165 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 123 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-6789 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | HOWETH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3400 COLUMBUS ST, CALLISBURG, TX 76240-0489 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 339 COUNTY ROAD 164, WHITESBORO, TX 76273-4791 |
| Document Number | 0020226790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-6790 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3400 Columbus St was $5,813 with exemptions applied, up 30.2% 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 | $5,813.00 (+30.22%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $277,870 (-4.23%) Land $49,500 Building $228,370 | $277,870 (-4.23%) Land $49,500 Building $228,370 |
| 2025 | $4,464.00 (+0.31%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $290,148 Land $49,500 Building $240,648 | $290,148 Land $49,500 Building $240,648 |
| 2024 | $4,450.00 | ||
| 2023 | $275,123 Land $41,250 Building $233,873 | $275,123 Land $41,250 Building $233,873 | |
| 2022 | $4,077.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3400 Columbus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1981–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And 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.
Wildfire risk around 3400 Columbus St is high, ranking above 83% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 83% of the US · above 79% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 49 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 |
| Element8 Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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