Upshur County property record for 9853 Giraffe Rd, Gilmer, TX 75644
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 7,112 sqft · built 1882 |
| Lot Size | 128 acres (5,585,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,730 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 164U-S04-000-001 |
| Primary APN | 164U-S04-000-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,257 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1882 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1882 |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,585,525 sqft (128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 164U-S04-000-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9853 GIRAFFE RD |
| City | GILMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75644-5135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ABS A164 FLATT, WILLIAM,TRACT 1, 128.226 ACRES & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM SURVEY A-164 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BETTIE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Upshur County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 314 N PELICAN RD, GILMER, TX 75645-4061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008879 |
| Deed Book / Page | 783 / 794 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002723 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UPSHUR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 9853 GIRAFFE RD, GILMER, TX 75644-5135 |
| Document Number | 0000002723 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 314 N PELICAN RD, GILMER, TX 75645-4061 |
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 | $2,730.00 (+100.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $786,315 (-5.1%) | $810,800 (-5.08%) Land $597,860 Building $212,940 |
| 2025 | $1,360.00 (-19.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $828,555 (+449.9%) | $854,150 (+33.11%) Land $653,960 Building $200,190 |
| 2023 | $150,675 | $641,670 Land $460,210 Building $181,460 | |
| 2022 | $1,687.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 60% 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 3 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 |
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