Howard County property record for 407 W 5th St, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,195 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,400 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,836 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B4830035600 |
| Primary APN | B4830035600 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,195 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Account Number | 436079 |
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| Street Address | 407 W 5TH ST |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-2307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LESS S/13 OF LT 11 & E/40 LTS 11-12 BK 40 ORIGINAL TOWN 40X140 0694.01 ACQ 03092021 BLK/TRACT 40 0.129 ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
407 W 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 407 W 5TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-2307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211790 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1976 / 332 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001250/170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 407 W 5TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-2307 |
| Document Number | 001976/332 |
| Book / Page | 1976 / 332 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00001790 |
| Transaction Type | 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 | 407 W 5TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-2307 |
| Document Number | 202100001791 |
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| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00001791 |
| Name | REPUBLIC STATE MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 407 W 5th St was $1,836, down 1.2% 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 | $1,836.00 (-1.24%) | $95,372 (-) Land $5,619 Building $89,753 | $95,372 (-) Land $5,619 Building $89,753 |
| 2025 | $1,859.00 | $95,372 Land $5,619 Building $89,753 | $95,372 Land $5,619 Building $89,753 |
| 2023 | $109,976 Land $2,000 Building $107,976 | $109,976 Land $2,000 Building $107,976 | |
| 2022 | $1,579.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 407 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1986–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · other causes |
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.
The area around 407 W 5th St 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 366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wes-Tex Telecommunications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Vero Fiber.
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