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$133,606$133 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

740 RITCHEY ST

GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,004 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$134K
$128K low$139K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$95,606
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$76,485
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.25%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$38,000
TOWN OF OAK RIDGE · P · recorded Dec 2, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,826 (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.$87,295 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,525
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,770
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,295
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,295

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.0.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 111 ft²

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

E
Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.8 mi
M
Gainesville Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Gainesville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

740 Ritchey 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 93% of homes in Cooke County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Cooke County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Gainesville 76240
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Cooke County
  • 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
$92K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 11% 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$133,606
CheaperTypical $286,423Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,004 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 740 Ritchey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGainesville 76240Cooke County
Estimated valuepricier than$133,60611% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13323% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,004 ft²13% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than194116% of homes12% of homes

About 740 Ritchey St

How much is 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX is $133,606 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $128,158 to $139,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX last sell?

740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX?

740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,004 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX built?

740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX was built in 1941, making it 85 years old.

What schools serve 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX?

740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX is assigned to Edison Elementary School (elementary); Gainesville Jr High School (middle), rated D; 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 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX compare to other homes in Gainesville 76240?

Among the 12,120 homes in Gainesville 76240, it is worth more than 11% of them ($133,606 against a typical $286,423), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($133 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,004 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1941 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Cooke County, it is worth more than 7% 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 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Ritchey St, Gainesville, TX was $1,826. The county assessed it at $87,295.

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