Howard County property record for 1304 Princeton Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,958 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,971 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $123,321 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,782 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B5970018100 |
| Primary APN | B5970018100 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,958 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 7,971 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 198 sqft |
| Account Number | 441494 |
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| Street Address | 1304 PRINCETON AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-4917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S/20 LT 15 & ALL LT 16 & N/15 LT 17 BK 13 WASHINGTON PLACE 60X133 329 ACQ 07222022 BLK/TRACT 13 0.183 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PLACE ADD |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-17 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| 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 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage TEXAS DEPT OF HOUSING & CMNTY AFFAIRS |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20226695 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2097 / 365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Property Address | 1304 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 002164/105 |
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| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 2164/105 |
| Instrument | 2023-00004219 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Property Address | 1304 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 002097/380 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2097/380 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006697 |
| Name | TEXAS DEPT OF HOUSING & CMNTY AFFAIRS |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78711 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1304 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Document Number | 002097/365 |
| Book / Page | 2097 / 365 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006695 |
| 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 | 1304 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Document Number | 202200006696 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006696 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
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 | $1,782.00 (+121.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,531 (-8.34%) | $100,927 (-0.02%) Land $4,703 Building $96,224 |
| 2025 | $805.00 (-37.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,951 (+1.3%) Land $4,703 Building $96,248 | $100,951 (+1.3%) Land $4,703 Building $96,248 |
| 2023 | $99,654 Land $5,040 Building $94,614 | $99,654 Land $5,040 Building $94,614 | |
| 2022 | $1,290.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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