Upshur County property record for 6253 Flying Squirrel Rd, Gilmer, TX 75644
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 4,507 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 10.8 acres (471,319 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,398 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 382U-S04-000-006-1 |
| Primary APN | 382U-S04-000-006-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,507 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,031 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 471,319 sqft (10.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 361 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 361 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 382U-S04-000-006-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6253 FLYING SQUIRREL RD |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A382 OSBURN, WILLIAM H,TRACT 6-1, 10.82 ACRES (+.16 AC IN THE RD) & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM H SURVEY A-382 |
| Legal Tract | 1-6 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BETTIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
6253 Flying Squirrel Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1192, GILMER, TX 75644-1192 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6253 Flying Squirrel Rd was $2,398 with exemptions applied, up 242.1% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Union Hill Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,398.00 (+242.08%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption | $247,910 (+4.6%) Land $76,940 Building $170,970 | $247,910 (+4.6%) Land $76,940 Building $170,970 |
| 2025 | $701.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption Additional exemption filed | $237,010 Land $61,390 Building $175,620 | $237,010 Land $61,390 Building $175,620 |
| 2023 | $168,360 | $219,110 Land $56,920 Building $162,190 | |
| 2022 | $1,646.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6253 Flying Squirrel 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 6253 Flying Squirrel Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 42% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | SHARON WSC serves 9,111 people · EPA ID TX2500020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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