8566 FM 556, Gilmer, TX 75644 Property Records

Upshur County property record for 8566 FM 556, Gilmer, TX 75644

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential
Details	2,100 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	2.11 acres (92,217 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$2,131 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`235U-S05-000-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`235U-S05-000-006`
Alternative APN	`22002`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	2,100 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Exterior Material	Metal
Roof Material	Galvanized Metal
Lot Area	92,217 sqft (2.11 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	400 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	235U-S05-000-006
Street Address	8566 FM 556
City	GILMER
State	TX
Zip	75644-5038
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Other
Legal Description	ABS A235 HARPER, JOSEPH,TRACT 6, 2.117 ACRES & HOUSE
Legal Subdivision	JOSEPH SURVEY A-235
Legal Tract	6
Jurisdiction	UPSHUR TX
Township / Civil Division	BETTIE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3053
Census Tract	950200

Owner

Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	8566 FM 556, GILMER, TX 75644-5038
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 17, 2014
Deed Sale	Jun 17, 2014
Deed Document Number	20143707
Deed Book / Page	1142 / 743
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UPSHUR TX
Property Address	8566 FM 556, GILMER, TX 75644-5038
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	1306/459
Date	May 16, 2017
Book Page	1306/459
Instrument	201703166

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Apr 26, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Upshur County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Upshur County
Unified School District	Harmony Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,131.00 (+435.43%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption	$166,670 (-1.02%) Land $45,000 Building $121,670	$166,670 (-1.02%) Land $45,000 Building $121,670
2025	$398.00 (-46.65%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption	$168,390 (+12.29%) Land $45,150 Building $123,240	$168,390 (+12.29%) Land $45,150 Building $123,240
2023		$149,960 Land $47,210 Building $102,750	$149,960 Land $47,210 Building $102,750
2022	$746.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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

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	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 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