1682 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1682 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.159 acres (6,926 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$139,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,579 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-2400-0025-00-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-2400-0025-00-5`
Alternative APN	`11-18-2400-0025-00-5`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,924 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,280 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,156 sqft
Basement Area	896 sqft
Unfinished Basement	896 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Fire Resistance	Fireproof Steel Frame
Lot Area	6,926 sqft (0.159 acres)
Lot Dimensions	157 ft deep x 44 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1682 COLFAX AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-7355
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	B2 - RET/S
Legal Description	LOT 25 FRUITLAND PARK
Legal Subdivision	FRUITLAND
Legal Lot Number	25
Legal Unit	25
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	ST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	700

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 18-2400-0025-00-5

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1682 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7355
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 24, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3333 / 2241
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 10, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	02786/2354
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2021
Property Address	1682 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7355
Document Number	03333/2241
Book / Page	3333 / 2241
Map Reference	LB 5 PG 18
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 09, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,195.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1682 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7355

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1682 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7355

Mortgage

Document Number	0033332018
Date	Jun 28, 2021
Instrument	3333/2018

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	St. Joseph Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$78,300 (+6.39%)	$156,600 (+6.39%)
2025	$1,579.00 (+4.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$73,600	$147,200
2024	$1,517.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

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 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

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.

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.