Upshur County property record for 8481 FM 1972, Gilmer, TX 75645
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 11,999 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (523,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $740,600 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,450 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 388U-S06-000-081-1 |
| Primary APN | 388U-S06-000-081-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 11,999 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,039 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 523,068 sqft (12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 388U-S06-000-081-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8481 FM 1972 |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75645-6411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A388 POWELL, SARAH,TRACT 81-1, 12.008 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | SARAH POWELL SURVEY A-388 |
| Legal Tract | 1-81 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ORE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
8481 FM 1972, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8481 FM 1972, GILMER, TX 75645-6411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 20155044 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1208 / 361 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001208/365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8481 FM 1972 was $11,450 with exemptions applied, up 80.7% from the year before.
Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur County |
| Unified School District | New Diana Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,450.00 (+80.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $602,360 (+0.34%) Land $164,490 Building $437,870 | $602,360 (+0.34%) Land $164,490 Building $437,870 |
| 2025 | $6,336.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $600,340 Land $151,300 Building $449,040 | $600,340 Land $151,300 Building $449,040 |
| 2023 | $554,210 Land $164,510 Building $389,700 | $554,210 Land $164,510 Building $389,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,848.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8481 FM 1972 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 8481 FM 1972 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 61% 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 | DIANA SUD serves 7,953 people · EPA ID TX2300006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHEAST TEXAS MWD |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 18 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Etex Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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