Howard County property record for 1717 Purdue Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,234 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,481 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B2940009700 |
| Primary APN | B2940009700 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,234 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 297 sqft |
| Account Number | 864520 |
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| Street Address | 1717 PURDUE AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-3441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 9 BK 5 COLLEGE PARK 60X125 098 BLK/TRACT 32 1N 0.172 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Howard County records · APN B2940009700
Assessment roll updated February 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1717 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 25, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BAY SURETY TITLE, SURETY TITLE |
| Nov 07, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20263500 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2360 / 752 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1717 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Document Number | 0000003500 |
| Book / Page | 2360 / 752 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | BAY SURETY TITLE, SURETY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1717 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1717 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Document Number | 002323/156 |
| Book / Page | 2323 / 156 |
| Map Reference | ENV 27/A |
| Instrument Date | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00006755 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1717 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 484, STERLING CITY, TX 76951-0484 |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated February 2, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Big Spring City |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Big Spring Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,481.00 (+441.84%) | $229,803 (+171.15%) Land $8,241 Building $221,562 | $229,803 (+171.15%) Land $8,241 Building $221,562 |
| 2024 | $84,752 (+1.4%) Land $8,241 Building $76,511 | $84,752 (+1.4%) Land $8,241 Building $76,511 | |
| 2023 | $83,585 Land $7,200 Building $76,385 | $83,585 Land $7,200 Building $76,385 | |
| 2022 | $827.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (48227C), updated October 6, 2010 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 482279506003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
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| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2000, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 514 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| VFN Holdings | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 20 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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