Berrien County property record for 2089 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,143 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0830-0002-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-0830-0002-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,536 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 2089 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLOSSOMLAND SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BLOSSOMLAND SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
2089 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2089 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2986 / 3051 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 02999/1163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2089 Colfax Ave was $2,143 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.7% 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 | $104,900 (+7.04%) | $209,800 (+7.04%) | |
| 2025 | $2,143.00 (+4.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,000 | $196,000 |
| 2024 | $2,047.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,600 | $177,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,858.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2089 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 2089 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 | 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 438 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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