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$104,807$155 / 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 65How 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

511 N CHESTNUT ST

GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
2
Beds
1
Baths
678 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$105K
$68K low$142K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$362 (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.$40,774 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,258
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,011
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,122
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$60,269

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.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
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.Porch · 100 ft²

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

M
Gainesville Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.4 mi
H
Gainesville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Gainesville 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

511 N Chestnut St 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 less than 97% of homes in Cooke County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Cooke County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Gainesville 76240
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Cooke County
  • Older than 97% 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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$89K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 5% 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$104,807
CheaperTypical $275,000Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area678 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,572 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 511 N Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGainesville 76240Cooke County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,8075% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15541% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than678 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac4% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than19203% of homes3% of homes

About 511 N Chestnut St

How much is 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX is $104,807 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $67,788 to $141,826. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX last sell?

511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX?

511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 678 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX built?

511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX?

511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX is assigned to Gainesville Jr High School (middle), rated D; Edison Elementary School (elementary); Gainesville High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Gainesville Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX compare to other homes in Gainesville 76240?

Among the 12,120 homes in Gainesville 76240, it is worth more than 5% of them ($104,807 against a typical $275,000), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($155 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 3% of them (678 ft² against a typical 1,572 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1920 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cooke County, it is worth more than 3% 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 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX was $362. The county assessed it at $40,774.

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