Upshur County property record for 1518 Palm Rd, Big Sandy, TX 75755
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,761 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 159U-S05-000-005 |
| Primary APN | 159U-S05-000-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 159U-S05-000-005 |
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| Street Address | 1518 PALM RD |
| City | BIG SANDY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75755-3132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A159 FORD, WILLIAM J B,TRACT 5, 5.0 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM J B SURVEY A-159 |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SANDY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 950502 |
1518 Palm Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 PALM RD, BIG SANDY, TX 75755-3132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1518 Palm Rd was $1,761 with exemptions applied, up 621.7% 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 | $1,761.00 (+621.72%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $159,280 (-3.44%) Land $52,690 Building $106,590 | $159,280 (-3.44%) Land $52,690 Building $106,590 |
| 2025 | $244.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $164,950 Land $54,960 Building $109,990 | $164,950 Land $54,960 Building $109,990 |
| 2023 | $156,430 Land $56,240 Building $100,190 | $156,430 Land $56,240 Building $100,190 | |
| 2022 | $389.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1518 Palm 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 1518 Palm Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · lower than 72% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Etex Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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