Upshur County property record for 1853 FM 555, Gilmer, TX 75645
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,184 sqft |
| Lot Size | 13.8 acres (604,787 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,246 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 119U-S02-000-044-1 |
| Primary APN | 119U-S02-000-044-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 604,787 sqft (13.8 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 119U-S02-000-044-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1853 FM 555 |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75645-6425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A119 DENSON, SHEDRICK,TRACT 44-1, 13.884 ACRES & HOUSE (LIFE ESTATE FOR KATHY J LEE) |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEDRICK DENSON SURVEY A-119 |
| Legal Tract | 1-44 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ORE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
1853 FM 555, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 814, GILMER, TX 75644-0814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000981 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1853 FM 555 was $1,246 with exemptions applied, up 466.4% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Gilmer Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,246.00 (+466.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $262,290 (+12.77%) Land $165,630 Building $96,660 | $262,290 (+12.77%) Land $165,630 Building $96,660 |
| 2025 | $220.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $232,590 Land $132,620 Building $99,970 | $232,590 Land $132,620 Building $99,970 |
| 2023 | $182,030 Land $88,200 Building $93,830 | $182,030 Land $88,200 Building $93,830 | |
| 2022 | $497.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1853 FM 555 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 1853 FM 555 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 71% 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 | BI COUNTY WSC 1 serves 12,777 people · EPA ID TX0320002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Etex Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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