Cooke County property record for 402 N Howeth St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,150 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Feb 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2280-002-00007 |
| Primary APN | 2280-002-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,007 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,754 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,136 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 2280-002-00007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 402 N HOWETH ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-4418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRGROUNDS ADDN; 2280; BLOCK 2; LOT 7; 0.2327 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRGROUNDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
402 N Howeth St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1271 W FM 922, VALLEY VIEW, TX 76272-6708 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 20264729 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2791 / 645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 402 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4418 |
| Document Number | 0000004729 |
| Book / Page | 2791 / 645 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1271 W FM 922, VALLEY VIEW, TX 76272-6708 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 402 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4418 |
| Document Number | 002314/132 |
| Book / Page | 2314 / 132 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-01397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 MELODY LN, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5140 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1007 E J M LINDSAY BLVD, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1776 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 N Howeth St was $2,150.
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 | $2,150.00 | $102,791 (-) Land $41,038 Building $61,753 | $102,791 (-) Land $41,038 Building $61,753 |
| 2025 | $2,150.00 (+7.99%) | $102,791 Land $41,038 Building $61,753 | $102,791 Land $41,038 Building $61,753 |
| 2024 | $1,991.00 | ||
| 2023 | $98,349 Land $39,436 Building $58,913 | $98,349 Land $39,436 Building $58,913 | |
| 2022 | $955.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 N Howeth St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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.
Wildfire risk around 402 N Howeth St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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 562 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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