2135 Derfla Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (MLS# 26019439)

2135 Derfla Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085

$950,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 1,749 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,572 Status: Active

Current Price: $950,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 8/15/2026

Overview

Description

Discover a riverfront sanctuary where modern design meets timeless artistry. Sculpted into 0.61 lush, river-kissed acres, this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired masterpiece blurs the line between art and refuge. Clean horizontal lines, dramatic cantilevers, and walls of glass frame hypnotic views of the St. Joseph River, pulling shimmering water and sunset colors into every gathering space. Inside, four generously scaled bedrooms and 3.5 baths celebrate organic luxury. An open chef's kitchen anchors the main level with pro-grade appliances and a hidden pantry, while the fire-placed great room spills onto a porch crafted for year-round stargazing. Wake in the primary suite to songbirds dancing across the water, then melt into a spa shower. Launch kayaks from your private bank, host friends on the riverside terrace, and return to a home that feels alive with light, wood, and water. Ready to live the river dream? Book your private showing today before this architectural jewel flows away.

Listing Details MLS# 26019439

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 2135
Street Name: Derfla
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
Zip (4): 9661

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.61
Lot Square Footage: 26572
Lot Dimensions: 124 X 215
Year Built: 1970
Road Frontage: 124
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Income Property: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3418
SqFt Above Grade: 1749
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1669
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 80
Building Total SqFt: 3498
Total Beds Above Grade: Yes
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: St. Joseph
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Saint Joseph River
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Saint Joseph River
Basement: Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-17-7210-0060-00-2
Taxable Value: 172774
SEV: 232900
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 7160
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: none @ list
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Take Miners road to a left on Bacon Schoool road then a right at the end of the road onto Derfla Drive, look for sign.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 136

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1749

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Bacon School Rd & Derfla Dr
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Royalton Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 543.17
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Discover a riverfront sanctuary where modern design meets timeless artistry. Sculpted into 0.61 lush, river-kissed acres, this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired masterpiece blurs the line between art and refuge. Clean horizontal lines, dramatic cantilevers, and walls of glass frame hypnotic views of the St. Joseph River, pulling shimmering water and sunset colors into every gathering space. Inside, four generously scaled bedrooms and 3.5 baths celebrate organic luxury. An open chef's kitchen anchors the main level with pro-grade appliances and a hidden pantry, while the fire-placed great room spills onto a porch crafted for year-round stargazing. Wake in the primary suite to songbirds dancing across the water, then melt into a spa shower. Launch kayaks from your private bank, host friends on the riverside terrace, and return to a home that feels alive with light, wood, and water. Ready to live the river dream? Book your private showing today before this architectural jewel flows away.
Legal: LOT 60 SHADY SHORES NO 1

Water Type

River: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Private Frontage: Yes
View: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Rubber: Yes

Parking Features

Carport: Yes
Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Hot Water: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Bedrooms: 3
Lower Full Baths: Yes
Lower Half Baths: Yes
Lower Finished SQFT: 1669
Total Lower SQFT: 1749

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Walk-Out Access: Yes
Other: Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows: Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Recreation Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Ensuite: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Vehicle Charging Station: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Bar Fridge: Yes
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Softener Owned: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch(es): Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Landscape

Ground Cover: Yes
Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Architectural Style

Contemporary: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: River Laundry Features: Lower Level Exterior Material: Brick; Wood Siding Roofing: Composition; Rubber Windows: Insulated Windows Substructure: Walk-Out Access; Other Lot Description: Level; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Pantry Fireplace: Living Room; Recreation Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Vehicle Charging Station; Wet Bar; Window Treatments Appliances: Bar Fridge; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Balcony Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Carport; Detached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: Contemporary Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	15.00	18.90	Main
Dining Room	14.56	24.17	Main
Living Room	16.75	18.67	Main
Office	9.42	12.00	Main
Bathroom 1	8.25	8.33	Main
Primary Bedroom	13.75	18.90	Main
Primary Bathroom	5.83	8.75	Main
Bedroom 2	16.67	21.67	Lower
Bedroom 3	15.75	20.58	Lower
Bedroom 4	9.67	11.25	Lower
Bathroom 2	9.75	10.67	Lower
Bathroom 3	5.25	6.08	Lower
Laundry	6.08	7.42	Lower
Recreation	21.17	24.25	Lower

Listing Office: RE/MAX by the Lake

Listing Agent: David E Shepherd

Last Updated: August - 15 - 2026

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