Berrien County property record for 919 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,950 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,765 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,332 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-5000-0004-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 51-5000-0004-00-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,765 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 919 COLFAX AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4 & 5 MC ALISTER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-51-9975-0145-00-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC ALISTER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3889 DERRY DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8307 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2378 / 1784 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| 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 | $83,600 (+10.44%) | $167,200 (+10.44%) | |
| 2025 | $3,332.00 (+16.99%) | $75,700 (+14.01%) | $151,400 (+14.01%) |
| 2024 | $2,848.00 (+2.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $66,400 | $132,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,785.00 |
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
| 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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