Berrien County property record for 1452 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,653 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,971 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,573 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-8700-0004-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 18-8700-0004-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,653 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 7,971 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1452 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5941 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 - MUL F |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK A WESTERN MICHIGAN REALTY CO.'S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF N HAF OF S HAF OF SEC 25 T4S R19W |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN MICHIGAN REALTY |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1452 Colfax Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2013.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1452 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5941 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3027 / 2326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1452 Colfax Ave was $1,573.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,700 | $127,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,573.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,100 (+9.69%) | $122,200 (+9.69%) | |
| 2022 | $1,371.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,700 | $111,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1452 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 1452 Colfax Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
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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