Upshur County property record for 255 Joy Dr, Ore City, TX 75683
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 4,058 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,771 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S246-S03-000-BL02LT08 |
| Primary APN | S246-S03-000-BL02LT08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,058 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,220 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | S246-S03-000-BL02LT08 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 JOY DR |
| City | ORE CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75683-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8, BLK 2 MEADOWBROOK ACRES S246 (A297) .4591 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWBROOK ACRES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ORE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3078 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
255 Joy Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 JOY DR, ORE CITY, TX 75683-2207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Property Address | 255 JOY DR, ORE CITY, TX 75683-2207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | TEXAS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202006922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202006922 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Joy Dr was $4,771 with a homeowner's exemption, up 78.8% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Ore City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,771.00 (+78.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $274,960 (-2.06%) Land $28,200 Building $246,760 | $274,960 (-2.06%) Land $28,200 Building $246,760 |
| 2025 | $2,669.00 Homeowner's exemption | $280,750 Land $32,200 Building $248,550 | $280,750 Land $32,200 Building $248,550 |
| 2023 | $202,680 Land $11,690 Building $190,990 | $202,680 Land $11,690 Building $190,990 | |
| 2022 | $2,360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Joy Dr 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 255 Joy Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF ORE CITY serves 1,509 people · EPA ID TX2300003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 98 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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