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In Northeast Texas, Upshur County is anchored by Gilmer, its county seat, and includes Ore City, Big Sandy, and Gladewater. Established in 1846, it developed with cotton, timber, and later oil. Today, it’s a rural-small town county, though its proximity to Longview (20 miles southeast) adds urban influence. Housing includes cottages, brick ranchers, and newer homes in subdivisions. Prices are modest, generally $150,000–$240,000, while land averages $6,000–$12,000 per acre. Buyers are families, retirees, and commuters to Longview.
Upshur County Real Estate Listings
In Northeast Texas, Upshur County is anchored by Gilmer, its county seat, and includes Ore City, Big Sandy, and Gladewater. Established in 1846, it developed with cotton, timber, and later oil. Today, it’s a rural-small town county, though its proximity to Longview (20 miles southeast) adds urban influence. Housing includes cottages, brick ranchers, and newer homes in subdivisions. Prices are modest, generally $150,000–$240,000, while land averages $6,000–$12,000 per acre. Buyers are families, retirees, and commuters to Longview.