Howard County property record for 1216 Mesquite St, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,178 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.313 acres (13,634 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $855 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B6210000800 |
| Primary APN | B6210000800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,178 sqft Total Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 13,634 sqft (0.313 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 750 sqft |
| Account Number | 444420 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1216 MESQUITE ST |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-3922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S/22 OF LT 11 & ALL LT 12-13 BK 1 WRIGHTS FIRST ADDITION 130X105 097 ACQ 100708 BLK/TRACT 1 0.313 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | EARLES ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-13 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 950802 |
1216 Mesquite St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2019.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1216 MESQUITE ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20194732 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1820 / 345 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001114/282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1216 Mesquite St was $855 with exemptions applied, up 194.8% 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 | $855.00 (+194.83%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $44,396 (-40.04%) | $74,026 (-0.02%) Land $3,750 Building $70,276 |
| 2025 | $290.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $74,038 Land $3,750 Building $70,288 | $74,038 Land $3,750 Building $70,288 |
| 2023 | $73,381 Land $5,720 Building $67,661 | $73,381 Land $5,720 Building $67,661 | |
| 2022 | $179.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1216 Mesquite St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 1216 Mesquite St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wes-Tex Telecommunications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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