Berrien County property record for 2120 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,581 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,780 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0136-0039-01-5 |
| Primary APN | 18-0136-0039-01-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,581 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 2120 COLFAX AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR OF SE FRL 1/4 OF SEC 36 T4S R19W TH W 230' TH S 125' TH E 230' TH N 125'TO PLACE OF BEG |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
2120 Colfax Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2120 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2136 / 643 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 03260/1745 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2120 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6844 |
| Document Number | 03260/1745 |
| Book / Page | 3260 / 1745 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2120 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6844 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2120 Colfax Ave was $1,780 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $113,000 (+4.82%) | $226,000 (+4.82%) | |
| 2025 | $1,780.00 (+2.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $107,800 | $215,600 |
| 2024 | $1,729.00 | ||
| 2023 | $73,800 | $147,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,571.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2120 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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 risk around 2120 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 |
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| 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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