Howard County property record for 1304 Mount Vernon Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,665 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,603 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2016 Mortgage Nov 2005 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B5970020000 |
| Primary APN | B5970020000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,665 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Account Number | 752084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1304 MOUNT VERNON AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-4934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N/20 OF LT 30 ALL LT 31 & S/15 OF LT 32 BK 14 WASHINGTON PLACE 60X140 316 ACQ 11052015 BLK/TRACT 14 0.193 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PLACE ADD |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30-32 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1304 MOUNT VERNON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LELAND PIERCE |
| Nov 4, 2005 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LELAND PIERCE |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20232125 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2148 / 484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Property Address | 1304 MOUNT VERNON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4934 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001526/586 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Book Page | 1526/586 |
| Instrument | 2016-00002673 |
| Name | LELAND PIERCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 611 CRAIGMONT DR, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Property Address | 1304 MOUNT VERNON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4934 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 000989/728 |
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| Date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Book Page | 0989/728 |
| Instrument | 5470 |
| Name | LELAND PIERCE |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 701 W 16TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2015 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1304 MOUNT VERNON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4934 |
| Document Number | 002148/484 |
| Book / Page | 2148 / 484 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1304 MOUNT VERNON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4934 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 002148/487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2148/487 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002126 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
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 | $4,603.00 (-1.24%) | $239,038 (-) Land $4,961 Building $234,077 | $239,038 (-) Land $4,961 Building $234,077 |
| 2025 | $4,661.00 (+50.21%) | $239,038 (+1.62%) Land $4,961 Building $234,077 | $239,038 (+1.62%) Land $4,961 Building $234,077 |
| 2023 | $235,225 Land $5,400 Building $229,825 | $235,225 Land $5,400 Building $229,825 | |
| 2022 | $3,103.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 514 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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