Cooke County property record for 400 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,600 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,683 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,352 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 2460-010-00001 |
| Primary APN | 2460-010-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 4,683 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Account Number | 2460-010-00001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 E CALIFORNIA ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-4102 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | LINDSAY ADDN; BLOCK 10; PTS OF LOTS 1-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDSAY ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1402, GAINESVILLE, TX 76241-1402 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201989311 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2239 / 349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 400 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4102 |
| Document Number | 002239/349 |
| Book / Page | 2239 / 349 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00089311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | HOWETH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5665 OLD SHERMAN RD, WHITESBORO, TX 76273-7964 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15 QUAIL RUN ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4631 |
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 | $3,352.00 | $160,228 (-) Land $46,820 Building $113,408 | $160,228 (-) Land $46,820 Building $113,408 |
| 2025 | $3,352.00 (+14.6%) | $160,228 (+3.79%) Land $46,820 Building $113,408 | $160,228 (+3.79%) Land $46,820 Building $113,408 |
| 2024 | $2,925.00 (-8.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $154,376 Land $40,968 Building $113,408 | $154,376 Land $40,968 Building $113,408 | |
| 2022 | $3,206.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1981–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · 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 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
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| 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 326 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 |
May also be available: Element8, T-Mobile.
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