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985 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 985 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,000 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill$1,988 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-5000-0013-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-5000-0013-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-51-5000-0013-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,232 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area882 sqft
Basement Area882 sqft
Unfinished Basement882 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Lot Area6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address985 COLFAX AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5436
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOT 13 MC ALISTER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionMC ALISTER ADD
Legal Lot Number13
Legal Unit13
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract600

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1661 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2023
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 5, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023373688
Deed Book / Page3399 / 617
Prior Transfer DateFeb 24, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc003399/617
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 28, 2023
Property Address985 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5436
Document Number003399/617
Book / Page3399 / 617
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2023
Instrument2023373688
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1661 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$35,000 (+1.16%)$70,000 (+1.16%)
2025$1,988.00 (+2.95%)$34,600 (+56.56%)$69,200 (+56.56%)
2024$1,931.00 (+139.28%)
2023$22,100$44,200
2022$807.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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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