Cooke County property record for 401 N Howeth St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,427 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2710-004-00007 |
| Primary APN | 2710-004-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,204 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 2710-004-00007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 N HOWETH ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-4417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | ROBERTSON ADDN #2; BLOCK 4; LOT 7 & S 10' OF 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSON ADDN #2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 COUNTY ROAD 138, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1683 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20238220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2618 / 226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007466 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 401 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4417 |
| Document Number | 0002618/73 |
| Book / Page | 2618 / 73 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-8204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Title Company | HOWETH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 COUNTY ROAD 150, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-0485 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 552 COUNTY ROAD 138, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1683 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0020238205 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-8205 |
| Name | JOSEPH DAVIDSON |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.5% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Margin | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,427.00 (+10.41%) | $163,821 (+33.59%) Land $37,464 Building $126,357 | $163,821 (+33.59%) Land $37,464 Building $126,357 |
| 2024 | $3,104.00 (+28.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $122,627 Land $34,059 Building $88,568 | $122,627 Land $34,059 Building $88,568 | |
| 2022 | $2,412.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2007 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 562 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nortex Communications Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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