Berrien County property record for 1648 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,545 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2400-0001-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 18-2400-0001-00-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,545 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1648 COLFAX AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 FRUITLAND PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | FRUITLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 18-2400-0001-00-9
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1648 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 02, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213356-1367 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3356 / 1367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1648 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7316 |
| Document Number | 03356/1367 |
| Book / Page | 3356 / 1367 |
| Map Reference | LB 5 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3356-1367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $946.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1648 COLFAX AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Document Number | 0033561369 |
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| Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3356-1369 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Number | 03356/1387 |
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| Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3356/1387 |
| Instrument | 3356-1387 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | LANSING, MI 48912 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $68,800 (+54.61%) | $137,600 (+54.61%) | |
| 2025 | $2,048.00 (+64.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $44,500 | $89,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,243.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people |
|---|---|
| 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 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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