Howard County property record for 1308 College Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,381 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,756 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $983 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B4500008400 |
| Primary APN | B4500008400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,381 sqft Total Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 8,756 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Account Number | 403249 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1308 COLLEGE AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-5024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 9 BK 5 MONTICELLO 70X128 362 ACQ 071612 BLK/TRACT 321S 0.201 ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 321S |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
1308 College Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 111, BIG SPRING, TX 79721-0111 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20124763 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1280 / 548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1308 College Ave was $983, down 1.2% 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 | $983.00 (-1.21%) | $51,054 (-) Land $7,552 Building $43,502 | $51,054 (-) Land $7,552 Building $43,502 |
| 2025 | $995.00 | $51,054 Land $7,552 Building $43,502 | $51,054 Land $7,552 Building $43,502 |
| 2023 | $49,753 Land $5,880 Building $43,873 | $49,753 Land $5,880 Building $43,873 | |
| 2022 | $791.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1308 College Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1986–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2010 · 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 1308 College Ave is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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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