Howard County property record for 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,972 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,021 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,304 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,310 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Sep 2026 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B4800004000 |
| Primary APN | B4800004000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 4,972 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 11,021 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 960 sqft |
| Account Number | 420670 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-4246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 8 & S/15 OF LT 9 BK 13 NORTH PARKHILL IRR PROPERTY INCLUDES .007 TRIANGULAR TRACT 102 ACQ 03012018 BLK/TRACT 13 0.253 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH PARK HILL |
| Legal Tract | 102 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4054 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
1201 Pennsylvania Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNION CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HSNG COMPANY |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNION CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GEORGETOWN MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265456 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2377 / 777 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001698/644 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Document Number | 0000005457 |
| Book / Page | 2377 / 782 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265457 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 N TUBB RD, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-0610 |
| Document Number | 0000005457, |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2377/782 |
| Instrument | 20265457 |
| Name | UNION CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Document Number | 0000005456 |
| Book / Page | 2377 / 777 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Document Number | 0000005458, |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2377/804 |
| Instrument | 20265458 |
| Name | TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLE HSNG COMPANY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2029 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Document Number | 0000005455 |
| Book / Page | 2377 / 773 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265455 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000005455, |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2377/782 |
| Instrument | 20265455 |
| Name | UNION CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Document Number | 001698/644 |
| Book / Page | 1698 / 644 |
| Map Reference | ENV 80/A |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00002438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 201800002439 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00002439 |
| Name | GEORGETOWN MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Document Number | 001602/459 |
| Book / Page | 1602 / 459 |
| Map Reference | ENV 80/A |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00001260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4246 |
| Document Number | 201700001261 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00001261 |
| Name | GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1201 Pennsylvania Ave was $4,310 with a homeowner's exemption, up 95.1% from the year before.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of February 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Big Spring City |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Big Spring Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,310.00 (+95.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,837 (+7%) Land $11,792 Building $212,045 | $223,837 (+7%) Land $11,792 Building $212,045 |
| 2025 | $2,209.00 Homeowner's exemption | $209,194 Land $11,021 Building $198,173 | $209,194 Land $11,021 Building $198,173 |
| 2023 | $241,588 Land $12,000 Building $229,588 | $241,588 Land $12,000 Building $229,588 | |
| 2022 | $2,506.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1201 Pennsylvania Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1201 Pennsylvania Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF BIG SPRING serves 27,282 people · EPA ID TX1140001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Turbidity resolved · Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vero Fiber Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wes-Tex Telecommunications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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