Upshur County property record for 8656 FM 1649, Gilmer, TX 75645
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,020 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 5.35 acres (233,264 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $123,800 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,744 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 388U-S06-000-081-3 |
| Primary APN | 388U-S06-000-081-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,020 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 233,264 sqft (5.35 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 388U-S06-000-081-3 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8656 FM 1649 |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75645-6576 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A388 POWELL, SARAH,TRACT 81-3, 5.355 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | SARAH POWELL SURVEY A-388 |
| Legal Tract | 3-81 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ORE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
8656 FM 1649, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8762 FM 1649, GILMER, TX 75645-6578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092808 |
| Deed Book / Page | 859 / 430 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000859/430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Property Address | 8656 FM 1649, GILMER, TX 75645-6576 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202003813 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202003813 |
| Name | EASTMAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KINGSPORT, TN 37660 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8656 FM 1649 was $4,744 with a homeowner's exemption, up 115.6% 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 | $4,744.00 (+115.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $312,850 (-2.76%) Land $110,350 Building $202,500 | $312,850 (-2.76%) Land $110,350 Building $202,500 |
| 2025 | $2,200.00 Homeowner's exemption | $321,730 Land $116,460 Building $205,270 | $321,730 Land $116,460 Building $205,270 |
| 2023 | $280,240 Land $109,210 Building $171,030 | $280,240 Land $109,210 Building $171,030 | |
| 2022 | $2,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8656 FM 1649 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 8656 FM 1649 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 62% 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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