Berrien County property record for 459 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,500 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $15 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-3400-0003-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 51-3400-0003-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 459 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2021. THE N 10' OF LOT 2 & S 25' OF LOT 3 BLK A INGHAMS & BOWMAN ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | INGHAMS & BOWMAN ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Legal Unit | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
459 Colfax Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2016.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 W MAIN ST, 500, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3649 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3139 / 3265 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02963/2344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 459 Colfax Ave was $15.
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 | $2,800 | $5,600 | |
| 2025 | $15.00 | ||
| 2023 | $500 | $1,000 | |
| 2022 | $13.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 459 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.
The area around 459 Colfax Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 343 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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