Upshur County property record for 4979 State Hwy 154 E, Gilmer, TX 75645
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,146 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 11 acres (482,558 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 298U-S02-000-010 |
| Primary APN | 298U-S02-000-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,146 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,781 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 482,558 sqft (11 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 298U-S02-000-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4979 STATE HIGHWAY 154 E |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75645-6959 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A298 MCCARTER, WINSTON,TRACT 10, 11.078 ACRES & M/HOME,HUD# PFS0391629 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINSTON SURVEY A-298 |
| Legal Tract | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 950301 |
4979 State Hwy 154 E, 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 | 4979 STATE HIGHWAY 154 E, GILMER, TX 75645-6959 |
| 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 4979 State Hwy 154 E was $745 with exemptions applied, up 396.7% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Gilmer Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $745.00 (+396.67%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $181,740 (+16.56%) Land $146,730 Building $35,010 | $181,740 (+15.39%) Land $146,730 Building $35,010 |
| 2025 | $150.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $155,920 | $157,500 Land $120,570 Building $36,930 |
| 2023 | $115,240 Land $74,220 Building $41,020 | $115,240 Land $74,220 Building $41,020 | |
| 2022 | $138.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4979 State Hwy 154 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4979 State Hwy 154 E is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · lower than 62% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etex Telephone DSL | 50 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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