1298 Colfax Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26041256)


$249,900
1298 Colfax Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
MLS# 26041256



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Property Description
Exceptional investment opportunity with multiple income streams and significant upside potential! This unique property features two separate rental buildings on one parcel. The front building includes two 2-BR, 1-bath apts, with the upper unit currently leased at $900/mo and the lower unit vacant, offering the flexibility to generate additional rental income immediately or occupy the unit yourself. The rear building features multiple bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen & laundry, creating additional income possibilities. Numerous capital improvements have already been completed, including exterior updates & partial roof replacement on the front building, a brand-new roof and updated electrical, furnace, and exterior repairs to the rear building, new sewer line to the street, updated kitchen and bathroom in the upper apartment. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or capitalize on a property with strong cash-flow potential, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Seneca Rd & Windsor Rd
Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
Municipality: St. Joseph Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 39.14
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 233 x 297
Financial Available: Yes
Road Frontage: 223
Cert of Compliance: Yes
Cert. of Compliance Exp Date: 2027-02-25
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Total # Units: 5
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 3
Total # Bldgs: 2
Total Approx. SqFt All Bldgs: 6384
Total Parking Spaces: 8
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 73616
Lot Acres: 1.69
Year Built: 1887
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 108212
SEV: 122900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 6884
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Ty: None Known
Tax ID #: 11-18-0125-0006-00-6
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Exceptional investment opportunity with multiple income streams and significant upside potential! This unique property features two separate rental buildings on one parcel. The front building includes two 2-BR, 1-bath apts, with the upper unit currently leased at $900/mo and the lower unit vacant, offering the flexibility to generate additional rental income immediately or occupy the unit yourself. The rear building features multiple bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen & laundry, creating additional income possibilities. Numerous capital improvements have already been completed, including exterior updates & partial roof replacement on the front building, a brand-new roof and updated electrical, furnace, and exterior repairs to the rear building, new sewer line to the street, updated kitchen and bathroom in the upper apartment. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or capitalize on a property with strong cash-flow potential, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
Legal: COM 2466.95' S OF NE COR SEC 25 T4S R19W TH S 223.1' (REC AS 222.75') TH W 330' TH N 223.1' (REC AS 222.75') TH E 330' TO BEG
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Ravine: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public Water: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Common Area: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Rubber: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
None: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Tenant Pays
Electric: 1
Gas: 1
Sewer: 1
Trash: 1
Water: 1
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Slab: 1
Extras
Laundry Facility: 1
Owner Pays
Electricity: 1
Gas: 1
Sewer: 1
Trash Collection: 1
Water: 1
Unit 1
Unit #: 1
Unit Description: Main Level House
SqFt: 1096
Occupied: No
Monthly Rent: 950
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Unit 2
Unit #: 2
Unit Description: Upper Level House
SqFt: 822
Occupied: Yes
Monthly Rent: 900
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Range/Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Unit 3
Unit #: 3
Unit Description: Back building
SqFt: 225
Occupied: No
Monthly Rent: 450
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Unit 4
Unit #: 4
Unit Description: Back building
SqFt: 225
Occupied: No
Monthly Rent: 500
Bedrooms: 1
Unit 5
Unit #: 5
Unit Description: Back building
SqFt: 225
Occupied: No
Monthly Rent: 600
Bedrooms: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1298
Street Name: Colfax
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 5910
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $249,900
List Price: $249,900
Listing Date: 2026-08-07
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Napier Ave, turn north on Colfax Ave. Home will be on your left.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Common Area; Main Level
Exterior Material: Brick; Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Rubber
Substructure: Full; Slab
Lot Description: Ravine; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available
Extras: Laundry Facility
Owner Pays: Electricity; Gas; Sewer; Trash Collection; Water
Tenant Pays: Electric; Gas; Sewer; Trash; Water
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: None
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Unit 1: Refrigerator
Unit 2: Range/Oven; Refrigerator

IDX
Listing Office: eXp Realty
Listing Agent: Van Homes Team
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: August - 28 - 2026

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