Howard County property record for 1705 Harvard Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,977 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,186 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,373 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B2940001300 |
| Primary APN | B2940001300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,977 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Account Number | 864954 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1705 HARVARD AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-3407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 BK 2 COLLEGE PARK 75X125 024 BLK/TRACT 32 1N 0.215 ACRES ACQ 11212018 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3061 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1705 HARVARD AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PROSPERITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244353 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2237 / 247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001778/072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Property Address | 1705 HARVARD AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1705 HARVARD AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3407 |
| Document Number | 002321/655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Book Page | 2321/655 |
| Instrument | 2025-00006575 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1705 HARVARD AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3407 |
| Document Number | 001778/072 |
| Book / Page | 1778 / 072 |
| Map Reference | ENV 25 A |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00013743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1726 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3413 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1705 HARVARD AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3407 |
| Document Number | 201800013744 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00013744 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $3,373.00 (+3.24%) | $175,174 (+4.53%) Land $10,770 Building $164,404 | $175,174 (+4.53%) Land $10,770 Building $164,404 |
| 2025 | $3,267.00 (-18.99%) | $167,582 (-5.62%) Land $10,302 Building $157,280 | $167,582 (-5.62%) Land $10,302 Building $157,280 |
| 2023 | $177,558 Land $9,000 Building $168,558 | $177,558 Land $9,000 Building $168,558 | |
| 2022 | $4,033.00 |
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 · 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 | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2000 · 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.
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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