Upshur County property record for 12642 FM 49, Big Sandy, TX 75755
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,856 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,743,141 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,841 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 412U-S05-000-003 |
| Primary APN | 412U-S05-000-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 6,856 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,743,141 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Area | 690 sqft |
| Account Number | 412U-S05-000-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12642 FM 49 |
| City | BIG SANDY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75755-3544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A412 PHILLIPS, JOHN S,TRACT 3, 40.017 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN S SURVEY A-412 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 950302 |
12642 FM 49, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12642 FM 49, BIG SANDY, TX 75755-3544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005705 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12642 FM 49 was $5,841 with exemptions applied, up 309% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Harmony Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,841.00 (+309.03%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $577,560 (-8.76%) Land $250,850 Building $326,710 | $577,560 (-8.76%) Land $250,850 Building $326,710 |
| 2025 | $1,428.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $633,010 Land $302,020 Building $330,990 | $633,010 Land $302,020 Building $330,990 |
| 2023 | $656,960 Land $341,910 Building $315,050 | $656,960 Land $341,910 Building $315,050 | |
| 2022 | $2,153.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12642 FM 49 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 19, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12642 FM 49 is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 60% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PRITCHETT WSC serves 10,089 people · EPA ID TX2300012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Etex Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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