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536 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 536 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,416 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$52,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$4,471 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Sale
Apr 2023 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-0801-0126-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-0801-0126-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-51-0801-0126-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area3,416 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,708 sqft
Basement Area1,708 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,708 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address536 COLFAX AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-7448
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT B
Legal DescriptionLOT 126 ASS'OR PLAT NO 1 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionASSRS 1 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal Lot Number126
Legal Unit126
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2062
Census Tract400

Owner

536 Colfax Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2024.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address527 N OTTAWA RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6064
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 26, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 26, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 16, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024402755
Deed Book / Page3423 / 1695
Prior Transfer DateSep 12, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc03402/4456
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 28, 2024
Property Address536 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7448
Document Number03423/1695
Book / Page3423 / 1695
Map ReferenceLB 9 PG 29
Instrument DateMar 21, 2024
Instrument2024402755
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$390.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address527 N OTTAWA RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6064

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 26, 2023
Property Address536 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7448
Document Number03402/4452
Book / Page3402 / 4452
Instrument DateSep 12, 2022
Instrument2023379553
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address152 LAKE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4620

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2713 CORBIN CT, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191-6314

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 26, 2023
Property Address536 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7448
Document Number03402/4456
Book / Page3402 / 4456
Instrument DateSep 12, 2022
Instrument2023379555
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address152 LAKE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4620

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2713 CORBIN CT, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191-6314

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 536 Colfax Ave was $4,471.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$73,400$146,800
2025$4,471.00
2023$44,000$88,000
2022$1,006.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 536 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1979–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

The area around 536 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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