This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sits on a spacious lot in a quiet Gainesville neighborhood. Built in the 1930s, it offers solid bones and a traditional layout. This property could easily be a resale, rental, or residential home. The covered front porch is south facing for warm evenings and cozy morning coffee. The fenced in backyard is perfect for gatherings, as well as a play area for children and pets. Recent updates include flooring in the backroom, and plumbing updates in the bathroom.
For sale
Price cut: $7.5K (8/5)
$117,500
215 Bell St, Gainesville, TX 76240
2beds
1,148sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
8,886 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$102/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious lotCovered front porch
- 169 days |
- 358 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amber Graham 0838326 (940)665-0376,
RE/MAX FIRST REALTY 940-665-0376
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21187349
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Paneling/Wainscoting
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,886 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20237
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gainesville Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gainesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $102/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,821
- Annual tax amount: $2,403
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 180 days
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$1,463/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $117,500-6%$102/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $125,000+13.6%$109/sqft |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $110,000-8.3%$96/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $120,000-17.2%$105/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000$126/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Listing removed | $145,000$126/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $145,000+559.1%$126/sqft |
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| 12/19/2011 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/2/2011 | Sold | -- |
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| 1/16/2011 | Listed for sale | $22,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,403 +15% | $126,821 +19.1% |
| 2023 | $2,089 -3.9% | $106,480 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $2,174 +55.9% | $99,868 +69.9% |
| 2021 | $1,394 | $58,794 +6.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $55,423 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $1,303 +14.8% | $51,504 +20.4% |
| 2018 | $1,135 | $42,771 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $1,135 +1.5% | $41,606 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,119 +6.8% | $41,144 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,048 | $39,368 +7.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,500 +20.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $30,303 +42.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $21,259 -59.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,047 -0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,491 +14.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $46,831 |
| 2007 | -- | $46,831 |
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Neighborhood: 76240
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAEdison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-1Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Gainesville Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Gainesville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chalmers
- Middle: Lee,Gainesvill
- High: Gainesvill
- District: Gainesville ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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