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1580 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1580 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 3,316 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.69 acres (30,056 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$2,422 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Feb 2023 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-0125-0024-01-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-0125-0024-01-2
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-0125-0024-01-2

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,316 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,738 sqft
Basement Area1,578 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,578 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area30,056 sqft (0.69 acres)
Lot Dimensions344 ft deep x 79 ft wide
Garage Area1,000 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1580 COLFAX AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-7314
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5 - MUL F
Legal DescriptionCOM 885.5'N OF SE COR FRL SEC 25 T4S R19W TH N 79.53' TH W 377'TH S 79.53'TH E 377'TO POB
Legal Range19W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section25
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract700

Owner

1580 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1580 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7314
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 22, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2023
Deed SaleJun 13, 2023
Prior SaleAug 19, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023382626
Deed Book / Page3405 / 4115
Last Transfer DateJun 14, 2024
Transfer Doc0000407914
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 23, 2023
Property Address1580 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7314
Document Number03410/2654
Book / Page3410 / 2654
Instrument DateAug 23, 2023
Instrument2023387467
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2000 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725

February 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 22, 2023
Property Address1580 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7314
Document Number03398/3764
Book / Page3398 / 3764
Instrument DateDec 4, 2021
Instrument2023373350
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1948 TERRITORIAL RD APT 6, 6, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8082

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1580 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7314

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 21, 2018
Property Address1580 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7314
Document Number03214/3095
Book / Page3214 / 3095
Instrument DateAug 21, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1948 TERRHRIAL RD 6, 6, BENTON HARBOR, MI 00000

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1580 Colfax Ave was $2,422 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$103,600$207,200
2025$2,422.00
2023$59,700 (+6.04%)$119,400 (+6.04%)
2022$2,352.00 (-11.14%) Homeowner's exemption$56,300$112,600
2021$2,647.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1580 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

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

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1580 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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