Berrien County property record for 1805 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,728 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $2,446 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0031-0012-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-0031-0012-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1805 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 9.08 CHS S OF NW COR SEC 31 T4S R18W TH E 225'TH S 60'TH W 225 FT TH N 60'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
1805 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1805 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1536 / 879 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 02719/1366 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1805 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6708 |
| Document Number | 0000469626 |
| Book / Page | 3486 / 2465 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026469626 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1805 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6708 |
| Document Number | 0000469626, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3486/2465 |
| Instrument | 2026469626 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1805 Colfax Ave was $2,446 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,900 (+6.09%) | $177,800 (+6.09%) | |
| 2025 | $2,446.00 (+4.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,800 | $167,600 |
| 2024 | $2,341.00 | ||
| 2023 | $75,700 | $151,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,136.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1805 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 1805 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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