Berrien County property record for 596 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,322 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,745 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-0801-0132-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 51-0801-0132-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,322 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 596 COLFAX AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 132 ASS'OR PLAT NO 1 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR EXCEPT COM AT NW COR SD LOT 132 TH E 30' S18DEG4' E 63.5' W 50' TH N 60' TO POB |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5695 BEAUCHAMP, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322-1473 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3234 / 19 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 596 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 003328/301 |
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| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3328/301 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 596 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7405 |
| Document Number | 03234/0019 |
| Book / Page | 3234 / 0019 |
| Map Reference | LB 9 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $825.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5695 MAUCHAMP, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322 |
| Document Number | 0000323421 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3234/21 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
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 | $112,100 (+69.08%) | $224,200 (+69.08%) | |
| 2025 | $3,985.00 (+13.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $66,300 | $132,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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