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982 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 982 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,795 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$117,350 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$1,731 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale
May 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-1200-0293-00-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-1200-0293-00-4
Alternative APN
  • 11-51-1200-0293-00-4

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft
Basement Area1,040 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Lot Area6,795 sqft (0.156 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 54.4 ft wide
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address982 COLFAX AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5447
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOT 293 COLFAX AVE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionCOLFAX AVE ADD
Legal Lot Number293
Legal Unit293
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract600

Owner

982 Colfax Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.

Source: Berrien County records, as of October 12, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4265 LANDINGS LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9631
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2021Personal Representative Deed, Transfer
May 31, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025433447
Deed Book / Page3451 / 2533
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document TypePersonal Representative Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 28, 2021
Property Address982 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5447
Document Number03310/3348
Book / Page3310 / 3348
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 32
Instrument DateJan 16, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address162 SARATOGA AVE, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-2777

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3961 HILLSIDE DR, YPSILANTI, MI 48197-8621

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 31, 2018
Property Address982 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5447
Document Number03207/0452
Book / Page3207 / 0452
Instrument DateMay 31, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$94.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address162 SARATOGA AVE, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-2777

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3961 HILLSIDE DR, YPSILANTI, MI 48197-8621

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 982 Colfax Ave was $1,731.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$51,900$103,800
2025$1,731.00
2023$32,000$64,000
2022$1,474.00

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 982 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 982 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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