Collin County property record for 297 Big Bear Dr, Melissa, TX 75454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,800 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,982 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-8153-00I-0230-1 |
| Primary APN | R-8153-00I-0230-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,140 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 401 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Patio/Porch |
| Porch Area | 21 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 297 BIG BEAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | MELISSA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75454-2142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUNTERS RIDGE PHASE 2, BLK I, LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTERS RIDGE PHASE 2 (CML) |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COLLIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ANNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 30206 |
297 Big Bear Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2006.
Source: Collin County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 BIG BEAR DR, MELISSA, TX 75454-2142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006187630 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000187630 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Big Bear Dr was $3,982 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Collin County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin County |
| Municipality | Melissa City |
| Unified School District | Melissa Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,982.00 (-0.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $306,577 Land $90,000 Building $217,445 | $307,445 Land $90,000 Building $217,445 |
| 2024 | $3,995.00 | ||
| 2023 | $319,772 Land $90,000 Building $229,772 | $319,772 Land $90,000 Building $229,772 | |
| 2022 | $4,308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Big Bear Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2026
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 297 Big Bear Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 MELISSA serves 26,234 people · EPA ID TX0430040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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