1068 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1068 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$100,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,535 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`51-6000-0004-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`51-6000-0004-00-7`
Alternative APN	`11-51-6000-0004-00-7`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,145 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	807 sqft
Basement Area	807 sqft
Unfinished Basement	807 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 55.7 ft wide
Garage Area	495 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1068 COLFAX AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-5439
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DISTRICT A
Legal Description	LOT 4 PARKER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR FORMERLY KNOWN AS PARKERS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR LIBER 3 PG 28 ALSO KNOWN AS COLFAX AVENUE ADDITION TO BENTON HARBOR LIBER 4 PG 32
Legal Subdivision	COLFAX AVENUE ADD
Legal Lot Number	4
Legal Unit	4
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	600

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1068 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5439
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 21, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN
Jun 27, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BANK FULFILLMENT SERVICES
Jun 25, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HORIZON BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 24, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3333 / 1358
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 21, 2026
Property Address	1068 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5439
Document Number	0000461363
Book / Page	3477 / 4279
Instrument Date	May 17, 2026
Instrument	2026461363
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1068 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5439

Mortgage

Document Number	0000461363,
Date	May 21, 2026
Book Page	3477/4279
Instrument	2026461363

Lender

Name	SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Interest

Rate	6.3%
Max Rate	-1%

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	1068 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5439
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1068 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5439

Mortgage

Document Number	03406/3776
Date	Jun 27, 2023
Book Page	3406/3776
Instrument	2023383592

Lender

Name	US BANK FULFILLMENT SERVICES
Address	MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	335 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2021
Property Address	1068 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5439
Document Number	03333/1358
Book / Page	3333 / 1358
Map Reference	LB 3 PG 28
Instrument Date	Apr 9, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$860.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	188 W SHAWAEE RD, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106

Mortgage

Document Number	0033331359
Date	Jun 25, 2021
Instrument	3333/1359

Lender

Name	HORIZON BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Benton Harbor City
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$46,000 (+29.21%)	$92,000 (+29.21%)
2025	$1,535.00 (+13.37%)
2023		$35,600	$71,200
2022	$1,354.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

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.

Wildfire

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 98.4% of Michigan
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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021
Treatment and Procedure	Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Verizon.

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