Howard County property record for 511 S Benton St, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,242 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $460 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B5070004900 |
| Primary APN | B5070004900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,242 sqft Total Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Account Number | 400440 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 S BENTON ST |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-3035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 7 BK 5 PORTER 50X140 401 ACQ 042513 BLK/TRACT 5 0.161 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTER ADD |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Howard County records, as of March 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 S BENTON ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20224419 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2080 / 575 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007509 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $460.00 (+15.29%) | $23,621 (-11.89%) Land $3,507 Building $20,114 | $23,621 (-11.89%) Land $3,507 Building $20,114 |
| 2023 | $26,810 Land $2,500 Building $24,310 | $26,810 Land $2,500 Building $24,310 | |
| 2022 | $399.00 |
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 | 1 in force |
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 | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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 333 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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