Howard County property record for 617 Ridgelea Dr, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,670 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $940 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B5190001400 |
| Primary APN | B5190001400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,670 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 500 sqft |
| Account Number | 21281 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 RIDGELEA DR |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-3110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 14 BK 1 RIDGELEA TERRACE 60X120 481 ACQ 090199 0.165 ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
Source: Howard County records · APN B5190001400
Assessment roll updated February 2, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 RIDGELEA DR, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007509 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated February 2, 2026 · Last verified April 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 | $940.00 (+14.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,899 (-1.7%) Land $3,774 Building $142,125 | $145,899 (-1.7%) Land $3,774 Building $142,125 |
| 2023 | $148,426 Land $4,620 Building $143,806 | $148,426 Land $4,620 Building $143,806 | |
| 2022 | $820.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (48227C), as of October 6, 2010 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 482279505002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 333 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system TX1140001, 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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