Upshur County property record for 6490 FM 556, Gilmer, TX 75644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,112 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 586U-S05-000-006 |
| Primary APN | 586U-S05-000-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,022 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 586U-S05-000-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6490 FM 556 |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75644-5069 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A586 HILL, S L,TRACT 6, 1.0 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | S L SURVEY A-586 |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BETTIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
6490 FM 556 is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8169 FM 852, GILMER, TX 75644-5061 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006335 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6490 FM 556 was $2,112, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | Harmony Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,112.00 (+1.39%) | $129,960 (+1.37%) Land $39,300 Building $90,660 | $129,960 (+1.37%) Land $39,300 Building $90,660 |
| 2025 | $2,083.00 | $128,200 Land $34,000 Building $94,200 | $128,200 Land $34,000 Building $94,200 |
| 2023 | $123,000 Land $27,400 Building $95,600 | $123,000 Land $27,400 Building $95,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,792.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6490 FM 556 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 6490 FM 556 is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · above 40% 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 6 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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