Howard County property record for 701 W 17th St, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,323 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,200 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,297 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B4950004900 |
| Primary APN | B4950004900 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 4,323 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1942 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Account Number | 441239 |
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| Street Address | 701 W 17TH ST |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-4221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 9-10 BK 6 PARKHILL 120X125 713 ACQ 07082022 BLK/TRACT 6 0.344 ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Howard County records · APN B4950004900
Assessment roll updated February 2, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 08, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SURREY TITLE COMPANY, SURETY TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 03, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 03, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 03, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 08, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20184004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1709 / 432 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Property Address | 701 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4221 |
| Document Number | 002093/742 |
| Book / Page | 2093 / 742 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00006208 |
| 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 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4221 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 03, 2018 |
| Property Address | 701 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4221 |
| Document Number | 001709/432 |
| Book / Page | 1709 / 432 |
| Map Reference | ENV 80/B |
| Instrument Date | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00004004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | BRPS TITLE/TX LLC, BRPS TITLE OF TEXAS LLC |
| 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 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4221 |
| Document Number | 201800004005 |
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| Date | Apr 03, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00004005 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2048 |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated February 2, 2026 · Last verified May 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 | $3,297.00 (+21.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $291,182 (+1.79%) Land $17,982 Building $273,200 | $291,182 (+1.79%) Land $17,982 Building $273,200 |
| 2023 | $286,068 Land $16,560 Building $269,508 | $286,068 Land $16,560 Building $269,508 | |
| 2022 | $2,706.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 6, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 448 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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 |
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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 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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