Berrien County property record for 1668 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,700 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,412 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2400-0003-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 18-2400-0003-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,482 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 54.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1668 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| 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 3 FRUITLAND PARK EXCEPT THE W 60'THEREOF |
| Legal Subdivision | FRUITLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1668 Colfax Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2057 N 16TH AVE, PENSACOLA, FL 32503-5309 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3015 / 3113 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02982/0764 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1668 Colfax Ave was $2,412.
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 | $81,800 | $163,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,412.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,900 | $105,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,025.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1668 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 1668 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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
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