215 Bell St, Gainesville, TX, 76240
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Detached
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Common Area,Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry in Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Features
- Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures,Paneling/Wainscoting
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft
Living Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 20237
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 8,886 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Covered spaces: 1
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $632 | $7,584 |
| Home Insurance * | $127 | $1,524 |
| Property Taxes | $184 | $2,208 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $1,181 | $14,172 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Price change | $120,000 |
| 2026-03-04 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2026-01-05 | Listing removed | $145,000 |
| 2025-08-12 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2011-12-19 | Sold | -- |
| 2011-05-02 | Sold | -- |
| 2011-01-16 | Listed for sale | $22,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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