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$423,675$279 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

281 NORTHRIDGE DR

GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,520 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$424K
$388K low$459K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,470 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$370,731 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,875
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$380,463
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470,638
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$478,338

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCOOKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 160 ft²Porch · 304 ft²Boat access

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sivells Bend Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 6.0 mi
H
Muenster High SchoolA
High · Grades 7–12 · 12.2 mi

District: Muenster Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 76240These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,647
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,859
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,136
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

281 Northridge Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 71% of homes in Gainesville 76240
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Gainesville 76240
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Cooke County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Gainesville 76240

What homes are worth in Gainesville 76240

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$90K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Gainesville 76240.

How it measures up in Gainesville 76240

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gainesville 76240.

Estimated value$423,675
CheaperTypical $276,250Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$279
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 281 Northridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGainesville 76240Cooke County
Estimated valuepricier than$423,67571% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27984% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²47% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac6% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than201587% of homes82% of homes

About 281 Northridge Dr

How much is 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX is $423,675 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $387,935 to $459,415. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX last sell?

281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX?

281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX built?

281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

What schools serve 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX?

281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX is assigned to Sivells Bend Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Muenster High School (high), rated A. All sit in Muenster Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX compare to other homes in Gainesville 76240?

Among the 12,121 homes in Gainesville 76240, it is worth more than 71% of them ($423,675 against a typical $276,250), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($279 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2015 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cooke County, it is worth more than 64% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Northridge Dr, Gainesville, TX was $1,470. The county assessed it at $370,731.

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