797 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 797 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,583 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.137 acres (5,968 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$90,000 (Apr 2007)
Tax Bill	$986 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2007 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`51-3120-0043-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`51-3120-0043-00-7`
Alternative APN	`11-51-3120-0043-00-7`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,583 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,583 sqft
Basement Area	1,583 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,583 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Lot Area	5,968 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions	119 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	797 COLFAX AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-7406
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DISTRICT B
Legal Description	LOT 7 BLK D HEATH 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal Subdivision	HEATH 2ND ADD
Legal Block	D
Legal Lot Number	7
Legal Unit	7
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1025
Census Tract	500

Owner

797 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2007.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	797 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7406
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 19, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 19, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2786 / 2369
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 8, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	02768/1257
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2007: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2007
Property Address	797 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7406
Document Number	02786/2369
Book / Page	2786 / 2369
Map Reference	MB3 PG21
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2007
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$774.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1069 KINGS HWY, LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146-4207

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	797 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7406
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0027862370
Date	Apr 19, 2007
Instrument	2786/2370

Lender

Name	FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2037
Prepayment Penalty	24 Months

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	10.6%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	10.6%
Max Rate At Change	13.6%
Index	6-Month LIBOR
Max Rate	16.6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 797 Colfax Ave was $986 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Benton Harbor City
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$42,700	$85,400
2025	$986.00
2023		$27,100	$54,200
2022	$924.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 797 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.

Wildfire

The area around 797 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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