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820 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240 Property Records

Cooke County property record for 820 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1,081 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.067 acres (2,901 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,929 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN2880-009-00004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2880-009-00004
Alternative APN
  • 14170

Interior

Building Area1,081 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area2,901 sqft (0.067 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number2880-009-00004
Street Address820 E CALIFORNIA ST
CityGAINESVILLE
StateTX
Zip76240-4202
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionWILLIAMS ADDN; BLOCK 9; LOT 4 N 23'
Legal SubdivisionWILLIAMS ADDN
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Township / Civil DivisionGAINESVILLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract1100

Owner

Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1402, GAINESVILLE, TX 76241-1402
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2020
Deed SaleMay 29, 2020
Deed Document Number20203854
Deed Book / Page2333 / 654
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOKE TX
Recording DateMay 29, 2020
Property Address820 E CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-4202
Document Number002333/654
Book / Page2333 / 654
Instrument DateMay 28, 2020
Instrument2020-03854
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2023
Title CompanyHOWETH TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1932 S FM 372, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-8398

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1402, GAINESVILLE, TX 76241-1402

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCooke County
MunicipalityGainesville City
Unified School DistrictGainesville Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,929.00$92,223 (-) Land $15,950 Building $76,273$92,223 (-) Land $15,950 Building $76,273
2025$1,929.00 (+10.42%)$92,223 (-) Land $15,950 Building $76,273$92,223 (-) Land $15,950 Building $76,273
2024$1,747.00 (-5.87%)
2023$92,223 Land $15,950 Building $76,273$92,223 Land $15,950 Building $76,273
2022$1,856.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims13 (1989–2009)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 13
Most Recent ClaimApr 2009 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2007 · 9 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding, Apr 1990 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF GAINESVILLE
serves 18,107 people · EPA ID TX0490001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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, T-Mobile.

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