Cooke County property record for 3500 Austin St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,800 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,919 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2132-004-00001 |
| Primary APN | 2132-004-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,794 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 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 | 6,599 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 269 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2132-004-00001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3500 AUSTIN ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-0487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHALMERS ESTATES; BLOCK 4; LOT 1; PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHALMERS ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
3500 Austin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3500 AUSTIN ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0487 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Correction Deed GAINESVILLE TITLE COMPANY INC, GAINESVILLE TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201989647 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2241 / 345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Property Address | 3500 AUSTIN ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0487 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2382/114 |
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| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2382/114 |
| Instrument | 2020-10003 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DENTON, TX 76201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3500 AUSTIN ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0487 |
| Document Number | 002382/130 |
| Book / Page | 2382 / 130 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-10004 |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | GAINESVILLE TITLE COMPANY INC, GAINESVILLE TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3500 AUSTIN ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0487 |
| Document Number | 2241/345 |
| Book / Page | 2241 / 345 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 123 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-89647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3500 AUSTIN ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0487 |
| Document Number | 201989648 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-89648 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3500 Austin St was $5,919 with a homeowner's exemption, up 23.7% 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 | $5,919.00 (+23.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $282,922 (-4.25%) Land $49,500 Building $233,422 | $282,922 (-4.25%) Land $49,500 Building $233,422 |
| 2025 | $4,784.00 (+6.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $295,472 Land $49,500 Building $245,972 | $295,472 Land $49,500 Building $245,972 |
| 2024 | $4,493.00 | ||
| 2023 | $256,703 Land $41,250 Building $239,065 | $280,315 Land $41,250 Building $239,065 | |
| 2022 | $4,671.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3500 Austin 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 3500 Austin St is high, ranking above 81% 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 81% of the US · above 75% 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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