Cooke County property record for 720 S Denton St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,600 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,599 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2460-038-00004 |
| Primary APN | 2460-038-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,324 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,083 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,321 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 134 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 2460-038-00004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 S DENTON ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-5328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LINDSAY ADDN; 2460; BLOCK 38; LOT 4; 0.2599 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDSAY ADDN |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Cooke County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 S DENTON ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-5328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200816488 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1585 / 67 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016488 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,599.00 (+0.06%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $203,267 (+21%) Land $60,025 Building $174,981 | $235,006 (+6.49%) Land $60,025 Building $174,981 |
| 2024 | $1,598.00 (-37.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $167,989 Land $50,034 Building $170,648 | $220,682 Land $50,034 Building $170,648 | |
| 2022 | $2,548.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 70 (1981–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 28 of 70 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2020 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% 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 298 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 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Element8, Nextlink, Verizon.
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