Howard County property record for 1312 Princeton Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,986 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,450 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,575 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B5970018400 |
| Primary APN | B5970018400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,986 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Account Number | 440015 |
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| Street Address | 1312 PRINCETON AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-4917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 22-24 BK 13 WASHINGTON PLACE 75X132 332 ACQ 02242022 BLK/TRACT 13 0.227 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PLACE ADD |
| Legal Tract | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-24 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
1312 Princeton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1312 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20221676 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2060 / 690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1312 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Document Number | 002060/690 |
| Book / Page | 2060 / 690 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00001676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1312 PRINCETON AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4917 |
| Document Number | 202200001677 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00001677 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1312 Princeton Ave was $2,575 with a homeowner's exemption, up 101% 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 | $2,575.00 (+101.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $133,750 (-0.04%) Land $5,834 Building $127,916 | $133,750 (-0.04%) Land $5,834 Building $127,916 |
| 2025 | $1,281.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,798 Land $5,834 Building $127,964 | $133,798 Land $5,834 Building $127,964 |
| 2023 | $132,103 Land $6,300 Building $125,803 | $132,103 Land $6,300 Building $125,803 | |
| 2022 | $781.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1312 Princeton 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.
The area around 1312 Princeton Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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