Berrien County property record for 863 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-8600-0026-01-8 |
| Primary APN | 51-8600-0026-01-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,240 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 863 COLFAX AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOTS 2 & 4 BLK C WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBBS ADD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 51-8600-0026-01-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 863 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025440473 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3458 / 2939 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 863 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7408 |
| Document Number | 03458/2939 |
| Book / Page | 3458 / 2939 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025440473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $937.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 863 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7408 |
| Document Number | 0034582941 |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3458/2941 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2055 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,900 (+1.42%) | $99,800 (+1.42%) | |
| 2025 | $745.00 (-33.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,200 (+63.46%) | $98,400 (+63.46%) |
| 2024 | $1,115.00 (+10.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $30,100 | $60,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,013.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 270 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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