Cooke County property record for 842 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,000 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,110 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,542 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2880-009-00001 |
| Primary APN | 2880-009-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,000 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 5,110 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Account Number | 2880-009-00001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 842 E CALIFORNIA ST |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-4202 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | WILLIAMS ADDN; BLOCK 9; LOT 1 NE PT |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1680, GAINESVILLE, TX 76241-1680 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201665783 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2071 / 679 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 002071/679 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,542.00 | $217,105 (-) Land $28,105 Building $189,000 | $217,105 (-) Land $28,105 Building $189,000 |
| 2025 | $4,542.00 (+10.4%) | $217,105 (+3.98%) Land $28,105 Building $189,000 | $217,105 (+3.98%) Land $28,105 Building $189,000 |
| 2024 | $4,114.00 (-7.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $208,803 Land $28,105 Building $180,698 | $208,803 Land $28,105 Building $180,698 | |
| 2022 | $4,429.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1989–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 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 326 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, T-Mobile.
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