Cooke County property record for 709 N Taylor St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,713 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,569 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2550-001-00006 |
| Primary APN | 2550-001-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,435 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 11,713 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 2550-001-00006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 N TAYLOR ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-3427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ONEAL; BLOCK 1; LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONEAL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
709 N Taylor St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 N TAYLOR ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 20261640 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2769 / 446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 709 N TAYLOR ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3427 |
| Document Number | 002769/449 |
| Book / Page | 2769 / 449 |
| Map Reference | VOL 613 PG 386 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-1640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOWETH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 PINE VIEW LOOP, BASTROP, TX 78602-9512 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 N TAYLOR ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3427 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 N Taylor St was $1,569 with a homeowner's exemption, down 34% 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 | $1,569.00 (-33.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,000 (-33.96%) Land $44,523 Building $30,477 | $75,000 (-33.96%) Land $44,523 Building $30,477 |
| 2025 | $2,376.00 (+10.41%) | $113,572 Land $44,523 Building $69,049 | $113,572 Land $44,523 Building $69,049 |
| 2024 | $2,152.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,158 Land $40,534 Building $82,624 | $123,158 Land $40,534 Building $82,624 | |
| 2022 | $2,357.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 N Taylor St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 103 (1981–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 103 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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.
Wildfire risk around 709 N Taylor St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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