Howard County property record for 701 Highland Dr, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,983 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,981 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $384,370 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,095 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Reverse Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B3785002400 |
| Primary APN | B3785002400 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,983 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1962 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 12,981 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Account Number | 441237 |
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| Street Address | 701 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-6611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 6 BK 6 HIGHLAND SOUTH #2 100X130 076 ACQ 07082022 BLK/TRACT 6 0.298 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND SOUTH NO 2 |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2082 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
701 Highland Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 HIGHLAND DR, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-6611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage RITA WINDHAM |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226205 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2093 / 729 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 701 HIGHLAND DR, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-6611 |
| Document Number | 002093/729 |
| Book / Page | 2093 / 729 |
| Map Reference | ENV 53/B |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006205 |
| 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 | 701 HIGHLAND DR, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-6611 |
| Document Number | 202200006206 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006206 |
| Name | RITA WINDHAM |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 924 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2099 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 701 HIGHLAND DR, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-6611 |
| Document Number | 002006/570 |
| Book / Page | 2006 / 570 |
| Map Reference | ENV 53/B |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00005853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 701 HIGHLAND DR, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-6611 |
| Document Number | 202100005854 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00005854 |
| Name | AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 701 Highland Dr was $4,095 with a homeowner's exemption, up 80.9% 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 | $4,095.00 (+80.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $212,686 (-0.03%) Land $29,856 Building $182,830 | $212,686 (-0.03%) Land $29,856 Building $182,830 |
| 2025 | $2,264.00 Homeowner's exemption | $212,743 Land $29,856 Building $182,887 | $212,743 Land $29,856 Building $182,887 |
| 2023 | $233,970 Land $23,895 Building $210,075 | $233,970 Land $23,895 Building $210,075 | |
| 2022 | $3,321.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 Highland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 701 Highland Dr is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 55% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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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, 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 133 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 | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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