Berrien County property record for 918 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $738 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-1200-0299-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 51-1200-0299-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 54.4 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 918 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 299 COLFAX AVE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | COLFAX AVE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 299 |
| Legal Unit | 299 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
918 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 1985.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1985 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1985 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1332 / 370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 918 Colfax Ave was $738 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $32,000 | $64,000 | |
| 2025 | $738.00 | ||
| 2023 | $19,900 | $39,800 | |
| 2022 | $651.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 918 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.
The area around 918 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.
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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