Berrien County property record for 284 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,831 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-4500-0018-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 51-4500-0018-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,831 sqft (0.065 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 284 COLFAX AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4747 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT E |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR LOT 8 BLK 34 B C LEWIS & OTHERS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR TH S 42.66'TH W 51.55 FT TH N 13.01'TH W 24.02'TH N TO N LN OF LOT 8 TH E TO POB SEE 11-51-9975-0137-00-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWIS & OTHERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 8,8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
284 Colfax Ave, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4747 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1839 / 1092 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 03065/0738 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 284 Colfax Ave was $153.
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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,400 | $14,800 | |
| 2025 | $153.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,200 | $10,400 | |
| 2022 | $135.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 284 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 284 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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