Upshur County property record for 1278 Cougar Rd, Gilmer, TX 75644
| Property Type | Misc Structure / Fixture |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 4,144 sqft |
| Lot Size | 6.6 acres (287,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,319 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 074U-S04-000-046 |
| Primary APN | 074U-S04-000-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,144 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 287,496 sqft (6.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 074U-S04-000-046 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1278 COUGAR RD |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75644-4118 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Misc Structure / Fixture |
| Legal Description | ABS A74 CLIGHORN, JOHN W,TRACT 46, 6.6 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN W SURVEY A-74 |
| Legal Tract | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BETTIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
1278 Cougar Rd, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since July 2022.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2902 FM 2088, GILMER, TX 75644-5562 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005884 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1278 Cougar Rd was $2,319, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Union Hill Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,319.00 (+4.18%) | $218,990 (+8.7%) Land $54,610 Building $164,380 | $218,990 (+8.7%) Land $54,610 Building $164,380 |
| 2025 | $2,226.00 Additional exemption filed | $201,460 Land $42,080 Building $159,380 | $201,460 Land $42,080 Building $159,380 |
| 2023 | $156,130 Land $41,800 Building $149,330 | $191,130 Land $41,800 Building $149,330 | |
| 2022 | $2,376.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1278 Cougar Rd 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 1278 Cougar Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · lower than 74% 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 | SHARON WSC serves 9,111 people · EPA ID TX2500020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Etex Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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