Cooke County property record for 996 Co Rd 281, Gainesville, TX 76240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,485 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0080-001-00000 |
| Primary APN | 0080-001-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,664 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 0080-001-00000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 996 COUNTY ROAD 281 |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76240-8509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRUNK W 0080 ACRES 1.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRUNK W |
| Jurisdiction | COOKE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE SOUTHEAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
996 Co Rd 281 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2007.
Source: Cooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 996 COUNTY ROAD 281, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-8509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20079117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1535 / 377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 996 Co Rd 281 was $2,485 with exemptions applied, up 201.9% from the year before.
Source: Cooke County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke County |
| Unified School District | Callisburg Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,485.00 (+201.94%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $179,498 (-) Land $95,000 Building $84,498 | $179,498 (-) Land $95,000 Building $84,498 |
| 2025 | $823.00 (-33.74%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $179,498 Land $95,000 Building $84,498 | $179,498 Land $95,000 Building $84,498 |
| 2024 | $1,242.00 | ||
| 2023 | $165,469 Land $59,500 Building $105,969 | $165,469 Land $59,500 Building $105,969 | |
| 2022 | $2,246.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 996 Co Rd 281 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 996 Co Rd 281 is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 63% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | WOODBINE SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT serves 8,151 people · EPA ID TX0490018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| ElektraFi Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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