Upshur County property record for 521 Buffalo St, Gilmer, TX 75644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,436 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,749 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,516 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S279-S02-C11-BL44LT1F |
| Primary APN | S279-S02-C11-BL44LT1F |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,436 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,749 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | S279-S02-C11-BL44LT1F |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 BUFFALO ST |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75644-2112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1F, BLK 44 OLD TOWN (GILMER) S279 (A3,A200) .2238 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD TOWN (GILMER) |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1F |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GILMER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
521 Buffalo St 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 | 521 BUFFALO ST, GILMER, TX 75644-2112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Buffalo St was $2,516 with exemptions applied, up 164.3% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Gilmer City |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Gilmer Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,516.00 (+164.29%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $129,230 (-18.84%) Land $21,740 Building $107,490 | $129,230 (-18.84%) Land $21,740 Building $107,490 |
| 2025 | $952.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $159,230 Land $21,740 Building $137,490 | $159,230 Land $21,740 Building $137,490 |
| 2023 | $146,710 Land $19,600 Building $127,110 | $146,710 Land $19,600 Building $127,110 | |
| 2022 | $1,308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Buffalo St 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 521 Buffalo St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 GILMER serves 8,115 people · EPA ID TX2300002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Etex Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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