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1491 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1491 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$94,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$913 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2019 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-6860-0025-00-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-6860-0025-00-0
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-6860-0025-00-0

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area290 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1491 COLFAX AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5940
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA2 SING FA
Legal DescriptionLOT 25 SUPERV PLAT OF ROBBS ADD EXC THE E 15.5' THEREOF
Legal SubdivisionROBBS ADD
Legal Lot Number25
Legal Unit25
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract2000

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-6860-0025-00-0

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1491 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5940
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 01, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS
Mar 21, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 25, 2017Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Mar 01, 2017Warranty Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3302 / 2608
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 01, 2020
Property Address1491 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5940
Document Number03302/2608
Book / Page3302 / 2608
Map ReferenceLB 10 PG 37
Instrument DateNov 10, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$808.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4839 RED ARROW HWY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1491 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5940

Mortgage

Document Number03303/1730
DateDec 08, 2020
Book Page3303/1730
Lender
NameSUCCESS MORTGAGE PARTNERS
AddressPLYMOUTH, MI 48170
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 01, 2050

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 21, 2019
Property Address1491 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5940
Document Number03232/2378
Book / Page3232 / 2378
Map ReferenceLB 10 PG 37
Instrument DateMar 18, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$150.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4839 RED ARROW HWY, COLOMA, MI 49038-8952

April 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 25, 2017
Property Address1491 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5940
Document Number03170/1029
Book / Page3170 / 1029
Map ReferenceLB10 PG37
Instrument DateApr 14, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8211 TREVELLIAN WAY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46217-4560
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 01, 2017
Property Address1491 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5940
Document Number03164/2066
Book / Page3164 / 2066
Map ReferenceMB10 PG37
Instrument DateJan 14, 2016
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3415 VISION DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-6009

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2401 NW 23RD ST STE 1D, 1D, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73107-2420
Mail Care OfINFORMATION SYSTEMS & NETWORKS CORPORATI

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$54,500 (+19.52%)$109,000 (+19.52%)
2025$913.00 (-26.73%)
2023$45,600$91,200
2022$1,246.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 423 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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