Howard County property record for 704 W 17th St, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,190 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,977 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,673 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B4950005200 |
| Primary APN | B4950005200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Account Number | 863384 |
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| Street Address | 704 W 17TH ST |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-4222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 3 BK 7 PARKHILL (60X125) 530 ACQ 062211 0.172 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK HILL ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 704 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2208 / 75 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 704 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4222 |
| Document Number | 0002208/75 |
| Book / Page | 2208 / 75 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000497 |
| 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 | 704 W 17TH ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-4222 |
| Document Number | 202400000498 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00000498 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCE SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
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 | $2,673.00 (+92.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,797 (-4.17%) Land $8,616 Building $130,181 | $138,797 (-4.17%) Land $8,616 Building $130,181 |
| 2025 | $1,387.00 (+86.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,831 (-8.69%) Land $8,990 Building $135,841 | $144,831 (-8.69%) Land $8,990 Building $135,841 |
| 2023 | $158,623 Land $8,280 Building $150,343 | $158,623 Land $8,280 Building $150,343 | |
| 2022 | $743.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% 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 |
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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 448 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 |
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