Berrien County property record for 170 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-0340-0203-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 51-0340-0203-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 170 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT E |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 22 ORIGINAL PLAT OF CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL OF THE CITY OF BENTON |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
170 Colfax Ave, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 E WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4430 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 170 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 170 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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 | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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