Cooke County property record for 505 Meadow Dr, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,563 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,300 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,295 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2405-003-00003 |
| Primary APN | 2405-003-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,563 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,122 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,563 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,492 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 227 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2405-003-00003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 MEADOW DR |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOY ACRES; BLOCK 3; LOT 3 N 73' |
| Legal Subdivision | JOY ACRES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
505 Meadow Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 MEADOW DR, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201562457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2047 / 39 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001955/180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Meadow Dr was $4,295 with a homeowner's exemption, up 71.3% 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 | $4,295.00 (+71.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $205,293 (+1%) | $225,106 (-) Land $48,874 Building $176,232 |
| 2025 | $2,507.00 (+6.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,630 Land $48,874 Building $176,232 | $225,106 Land $48,874 Building $176,232 |
| 2024 | $2,357.00 | ||
| 2023 | $154,240 Land $44,413 Building $160,090 | $204,503 Land $44,413 Building $160,090 | |
| 2022 | $2,643.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Meadow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1990–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 14 |
| 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 505 Meadow Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.04% 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 480 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.
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