Berrien County property record for 769 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,968 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $28 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-3120-0046-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 51-3120-0046-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,968 sqft (0.137 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 769 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK D HEATH 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | HEATH 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Legal Unit | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7408 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 02948/0782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,200 (+54%) | $6,400 (+54%) | |
| 2025 | $28.00 (+16.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $500 | $1,000 | |
| 2022 | $24.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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