1900 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1900 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.36 acres (15,682 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$248,900 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$3,620 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-0136-0014-00-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-0136-0014-00-4
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-0136-0014-00-4

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,986 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,174 sqft
Basement Area984 sqft
Unfinished Basement984 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Lot Area15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Lot Dimensions233 ft deep x 69 ft wide
Garage Area320 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1900 COLFAX AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-6753
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2 - SINGL
Legal DescriptionCOM 1193'S OF NE COR OF SEC 36 T4S R19W TH S 69' W 233' N 69' E 233' TO BEG
Legal Range19W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section36
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group3
Census Block3025
Census Tract700

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1900 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6753
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023377720
Deed Book / Page3401 / 1893
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 30, 2023
Property Address1900 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6753
Document Number03401/1893
Book / Page3401 / 1893
Instrument DateMar 23, 2023
Instrument2023377720
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,867.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address20623 WALNUT ST, DUNNELLON, FL 34431-6749

Mortgage

Document Number2023377721
DateMar 30, 2023
Instrument2023377721
Lender
NameHALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionSt. Joseph Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$95,200 (+57.62%)$190,400 (+57.62%)
2025$3,620.00 (+45.44%)
2023$60,400$120,800
2022$2,489.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2018 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 438 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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