Cooke County property record for 505 Lynch St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,339 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2475-002-00003 |
| Primary APN | 2475-002-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,140 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,344 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 2475-002-00003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 LYNCH ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-2127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LYNCH ADDN; BLOCK 2; LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYNCH ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
505 Lynch St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2016.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16334 FM 1630, MUENSTER, TX 76252-5160 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201665200 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2067 / 353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Lynch St was $2,339, up 2.7% 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 | $2,339.00 (+2.72%) | $111,816 (+2.73%) Land $34,296 Building $77,520 | $111,816 (+2.73%) Land $34,296 Building $77,520 |
| 2025 | $2,277.00 (+10.43%) | $108,847 Land $34,296 Building $74,551 | $108,847 Land $34,296 Building $74,551 |
| 2024 | $2,062.00 | ||
| 2023 | $98,737 Land $34,296 Building $64,441 | $98,737 Land $34,296 Building $64,441 | |
| 2022 | $1,850.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Lynch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1989–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2007 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 505 Lynch St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 58 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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