Howard County property record for 713 Bucknell Ave, Big Spring, TX 79720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,562 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,625 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B5861000707 |
| Primary APN | B5861000707 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,562 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2018 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Account Number | 436071 |
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| Street Address | 713 BUCKNELL AVE |
| City | BIG SPRING |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79720-3424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BK 2 UNIVERSITY GARDENS #2 AN ADDITION TO THE CITY 100X132 196.05 ACQ 03082021 BLK/TRACT 32 1N .29 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 RESERVE RD, DANBURY, CT 06810-5267 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20257178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2326 / 394 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001976/16 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Property Address | 713 BUCKNELL AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001835/623 |
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| Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1835/623 |
| Instrument | 2019-00006874 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 347 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Property Address | 713 BUCKNELL AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001912/113 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1912/113 |
| Instrument | 2020-00003755 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 338 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 713 BUCKNELL AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3424 |
| Document Number | 0001976/16 |
| Book / Page | 1976 / 16 |
| Map Reference | ENV 179/A |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00001737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, BIG SPRING ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2020 HOPEWELL RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017-3345 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 713 BUCKNELL AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3424 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 202100001738 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00001738 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 713 BUCKNELL AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3424 |
| Document Number | 001706/453 |
| Book / Page | 1706 / 453 |
| Map Reference | ENV 179/A |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00003536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | BIG SPRING ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, BIG SPRING ABSTRACT & TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 420 THROCKMORTON ST STE 610, 610, FORT WORTH, TX 76102-3724 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 713 BUCKNELL AVE, BIG SPRING, TX 79720-3424 |
| Document Number | 201800003537 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00003537 |
| Name | SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
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 | $6,625.00 Homeowner's exemption | $344,051 (-0.99%) Land $18,569 Building $325,482 | $344,051 (-0.99%) Land $18,569 Building $325,482 |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $347,477 (-2.98%) Land $18,569 Building $328,908 | $347,477 (-2.98%) Land $18,569 Building $328,908 |
| 2023 | $358,141 Land $18,000 Building $340,141 | $358,141 Land $18,000 Building $340,141 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2000 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 276 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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