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$157,389$179 / 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 61How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

516 N CHESTNUT ST

GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
0
Baths
880 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.
3,302 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$157K
$96K low$219K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$400 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$19,110 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,817
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,293
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,110
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,110

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.0.08
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

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 1.1 mi
E
Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.4 mi
H
Gainesville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

516 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 87% of homes in Cooke County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Gainesville 76240
  • Among the smallest lots in Gainesville 76240
  • Older than 88% of homes in Cooke County

What homes are worth in Gainesville 76240

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

This home
$89K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 19% 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$157,389
CheaperTypical $271,149Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,574 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size3,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 516 N Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGainesville 76240Cooke County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,38919% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17958% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than880 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,302 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194016% of homes12% of homes

About 516 N Chestnut St

How much is 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX is $157,389 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $95,864 to $218,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX last sell?

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

How big is 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX?

516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX has 880 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX built?

516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX?

516 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 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX compare to other homes in Gainesville 76240?

Among the 12,112 homes in Gainesville 76240, it is worth more than 19% of them ($157,389 against a typical $271,149), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($179 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 8% of them (880 ft² against a typical 1,574 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,302 ft² against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1940 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cooke County, it is worth more than 13% 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 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX?

The 2026 property tax bill for 516 N Chestnut St, Gainesville, TX was $400. The county assessed it at $19,110.

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