Howard County property record for 1721 Purdue Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,538 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,285 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B2940009900 |
| Primary APN | B2940009900 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,538 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Account Number | 442458 |
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| Street Address | 1721 PURDUE AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-3441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 11 BK 5 COLLEGE PARK IRR 100 BLK/TRACT 32 1N 0.158 ACRES ACQ 04152021 |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Howard County records · APN B2940009900
Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1721 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 10, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES IN |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 002101/292 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2101 / 292 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1721 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Document Number | 002101/292 |
| Book / Page | 2101 / 292 |
| Map Reference | ENV 27/A |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00007251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, BIG SPRING ABSTRACT |
| 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 | 1721 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Document Number | 202200007252 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00007252 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1721 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Document Number | 001985/145 |
| Book / Page | 1985 / 145 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00003052 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related 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 | 1721 PURDUE AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3441 |
| Document Number | 202100003053 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00003053 |
| Name | GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES IN |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified February 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 | $2,285.00 (-58.3%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $229,094 (-5.4%) Land $7,570 Building $221,524 | $229,094 (-5.4%) Land $7,570 Building $221,524 |
| 2023 | $242,176 Land $9,000 Building $233,176 | $242,176 Land $9,000 Building $233,176 | |
| 2022 | $5,479.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 6, 2010 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| VFN Holdings Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Communications Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 514 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BIG SPRING serves 27,282 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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