Upshur County property record for 490 Allen Rd, Big Sandy, TX 75755
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $981 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071U-S01-000-043 |
| Primary APN | 071U-S01-000-043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,384 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 071U-S01-000-043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 PR 3394 OFF OF ALLEN RD |
| City | BIG SANDY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | ABS A71 CARLTON, WILLIAM,TRACT 43, .5 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM SURVEY A-71 |
| Legal Tract | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SANDY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950501 |
490 Allen Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 PRAIRIE 3394, BIG SANDY, TX 75755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20152511 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1192 / 423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002510 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 490 Allen Rd was $981 with exemptions applied, up 251.6% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Big Sandy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $981.00 (+251.61%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $105,650 (+18.47%) Land $20,580 Building $85,070 | $105,650 (+18.47%) Land $20,580 Building $85,070 |
| 2025 | $279.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,180 Land $21,800 Building $67,380 | $89,180 Land $21,800 Building $67,380 |
| 2023 | $87,680 Land $21,700 Building $65,980 | $87,680 Land $21,700 Building $65,980 | |
| 2022 | $337.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 490 Allen 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 490 Allen Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 63% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | 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 12 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 |
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