Property Description
Hunting Property,Recreational Land,TimberlandWooded Acreage For Sale South of Gilmer in Upshur County
Upshur County acreage on Peach Road south of Gilmer, The Hills at Peach Road covers 38.323 ± acres of mixed pine and hardwood forest. About 99 percent of the land is wooded, with no pasture or cultivated ground, and electric and water are both available at the site. The tract is currently used for timber and recreation, and it lends itself to several plans: a buy-and-hold land investment, a managed forest, a weekend hunting retreat, or a future homesite in the pines.
Creek Bottom to Iron Ore Ridge | 90 Feet of Elevation
Elevation on this land climbs more than 90 feet from the creek bottom to the hilltops, which is a lot of terrain for 38 acres. A walk-through by the listing agent documented more than 42 species of trees, shrubs, and vines. Red bay and American beech fill the moist bottomland, while shortleaf pine and southern red oak hold the ridges. That range of plant communities is what gives the property its variety of cover, browse, and mast.
Small Creek That Held Water Through the Dry Season
A small creek winds through the bottom of the property. During the driest stretch of this year it was still running, trickling over logs and sandbars, which points to a spring source. In a few places the creek has cut steep, fern-lined banks that drop nearly straight down to the water, and these are some of the most striking spots on the tract.
Whitetail Deer and Feral Hog Habitat in East Texas
East Texas hunters will find white-tailed deer and feral hogs using this property. Creek bottom, hardwood draws, and pine ridges sit within a short walk of each other, so game has several kinds of cover close together, and a hunter has edges to work when choosing stand sites. More than a mile of established trails runs through the woods. A UTV is the easiest way to get around, though you can park and walk the trails as well. Partial barbed wire fencing is in place.
Utilities Road Access and Homesite Planning
Electric service is available through Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative and water through Pritchett Water Supply. The land is reached from Peach Road, with an entrance gate and approximately 1,100 feet of road frontage. There are no deed restrictions and no outbuildings, and an electric easement is recorded. Because the property is almost entirely wooded, a buyer planning to build should allow for clearing a homesite and confirm septic suitability, since no sewer service is available.
Timber Management and Tax Exemption Status
With nearly full tree cover and a mixed stand, the tract suits an owner who wants to hold land and manage it over the long term. The Texas A&M Forest Service offers management assistance to East Texas landowners planning harvests, thinning, or stand improvement. The property currently carries a tax exemption, and buyers should verify the exemption type, its status, and any rollback considerations with the Upshur County Appraisal District.
Country Living Near Gilmer and Big Sandy
The Hills at Peach Road sits on the county’s quiet southern end, where pine woods, small farms, and county roads set the pace. Big Sandy is the closest town, and Gilmer, the county seat, is about 17 minutes north, with groceries, fuel, and everyday services around its courthouse square. Each October Gilmer hosts the East Texas Yamboree, a sweet potato festival that dates to 1935 and is one of the oldest civic celebrations in Texas, and the Upshur Museum occupies the town’s 1925 post office. Lake Gilmer, a 1,010-acre city lake about four miles west of town, has good channel catfish fishing along with bass and crappie, while Lake O’ the Pines and its 18,700 acres of open water lie about 17 miles north of Gilmer. The property is within Big Sandy Independent School District.
Drive Times to Gilmer Tyler Longview and Dallas
Owning land out here does not mean being far from town. Tyler and Longview, the two largest cities in the region, are each about 45 minutes away for medical care, shopping, and dining, and Shreveport and Dallas are both within easy reach for a day trip or a weekend drive back to the city.
- Big Sandy — approximately 7 miles, 12 minutes
- Gilmer — approximately 11 miles, 17 minutes
- Longview — approximately 29 miles, 45 minutes
- Tyler — approximately 33 miles, 45 minutes
- Shreveport, LA — approximately 100 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes
- Dallas — approximately 130 miles, 2 hours
Airports Near Gilmer and East Texas
Private pilots can land within about 20 minutes of the gate at Gilmer’s municipal airport, which has a 3,998-foot paved runway. Commercial service is available in both Longview and Tyler, each under an hour away, and the Dallas airports connect the property to national and international flights.
- Fox Stephens Field – Gilmer Municipal Airport (JXI) — approximately 10 miles, 18 minutes
- Gladewater Municipal Airport (07F) — approximately 14 miles, 22 minutes
- East Texas Regional Airport (GGG), Longview — approximately 37 miles, 55 minutes
- Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) — approximately 37 miles, 55 minutes
- Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) — approximately 96 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) — approximately 135 miles, 2 hours 10 minutes
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — approximately 150 miles, 2 hours 25 minutes
Who This Wooded Tract Suits
This property suits a hunter who wants a place of their own within an hour of Tyler or Longview, a land investor looking to hold and manage a diverse stand, or a buyer planning a cabin or homesite with electric and water available. It will also appeal to anyone who enjoys learning a piece of ground, from naming the trees on a ridge to reading tracks along a creek bank.
Property Summary
Property Name: The Hills at Peach Road
Location: TBD Peach Road, Gilmer TX 75644
County: Upshur
Acreage: 38.323 ± acres
Timber: Approximately 99 percent, mixed hardwood and pine
Elevation Change: More than 90 feet
Water Feature: Small creek
Trails: More than 1 mile of established trails
Wildlife: White-tailed deer and feral hogs
Electric: Available, Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
Water: Available, Pritchett Water Supply
Sewer: None, septic required
Road Frontage: Approximately 1,100 feet on Peach Road
Fencing: Partial barbed wire
Restrictions: None
Easements: Electric
School District: Big Sandy ISD
Tax Exemption: Yes, buyer to verify
GPS Coordinates: 32.6597, -95.0678
Property Details
Key Features
- White-tailed deer and feral hogs use the property
- More than 1 mile of established trails
- UTV access, or park and walk
- Creek bottom, hardwood draws and pine ridges close together
- More than 90 feet of elevation change
- 42+ species of trees, shrubs and vines
- Red bay and American beech in the creek bottom
- Shortleaf pine and southern red oak on the ridges
- Small creek that kept running in this year’s dry season
- About 99 percent wooded
- Partial barbed wire fencing
- Entrance gate on Peach Road
- About 1,100 feet of road frontage
- Electric and water available
- About 45 minutes from Tyler and Longview