Cooke County property record for 717 N Howeth St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,300 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,775 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2315-000-00035 |
| Primary APN | 2315-000-00035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,384 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2315-000-00035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 N HOWETH ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-3624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GILHAUSEN; 2315; LOT 35; 0.2250 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILHAUSEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
717 N Howeth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1101 W HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201775321 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2139 / 376 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002139/376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 717 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3624 |
| Document Number | 002139/376 |
| Book / Page | 2139 / 376 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-75321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | GAINESVILLE TITLE COMPANY INC, GAINESVILLE TITLE COMPANY IN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3624 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 N HOWETH ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-3624 |
| Document Number | 0201775322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-75322 |
| Name | LANDMARK BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 717 N Howeth St was $3,775 with a homeowner's exemption, up 105.6% 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 | $3,775.00 (+105.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,448 (+57.7%) Land $39,886 Building $140,562 | $180,448 (+2.83%) Land $39,886 Building $140,562 |
| 2025 | $1,836.00 (+64.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,425 Land $39,886 Building $135,601 | $175,487 Land $39,886 Building $135,601 |
| 2024 | $1,113.00 | ||
| 2023 | $94,566 Land $36,260 Building $134,558 | $170,818 Land $36,260 Building $134,558 | |
| 2022 | $1,462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 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 717 N Howeth 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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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