1900 Derfla Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085

$265,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,496 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active
Current Price: $265,000 List Date: 1/03/2026 Last Modified: 2/04/2026

Description

Enjoy easy access to the St. Joseph River just moments from the home, making this charming extended A-frame an excellent opportunity for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Set on a private, wooded lot across the street from the river, the property offers a peaceful, up-north atmosphere while remaining close to popular area attractions, outdoor recreation, and seasonal tourism. The main level features an open-concept layout with large double-entry doors, durable vinyl plank flooring, and a spacious family room designed for gathering and entertaining. An efficient kitchen, convenient laundry area, and full bath provide everyday functionality. Two generously sized bedrooms include a primary suite with a private half bath. An attached garage provides storage for kayaks, bikes, and river gear, along with a wide concrete driveway offering ample off-street parking. Upstairs, a massive loft provides flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, home office,

Supplements: or recreation area, maximizing rental versatility and occupancy potential. *Short-term rentals are permitted in Royalton Township with proper permit and registration. Buyer to verify all zoning, use, and rental regulations directly with the township.

More Information MLS# 26000198

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Miners & Bacon School Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Area: Southwestern Michigan - S Municipality: Royalton Twp Subdivision: Shady Shores

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 177.14 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 90 x 125 Road Frontage: 90 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 1 Fireplace: No Total Fireplaces: 0 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: No Total Rooms AG: 7 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1496 SqFt Above Grade: 1496 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0 Building Total SqFt: 1496 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Statewide Lakes & Rivers: St Joseph River Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 2 School District: St. Joseph High School: St. Joseph High School Middle School: Upton Middle School # of Outbuildings: 0 Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.26 Lot Square Footage: 11326 Year Built: 1974 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 2

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 75469 SEV: 102900 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1796.85 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: none noted at list Zoning: Residential Tax ID #: 11-17-7200-0026-00-1

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Enjoy easy access to the St. Joseph River just moments from the home, making this charming extended A-frame an excellent opportunity for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Set on a private, wooded lot across the street from the river, the property offers a peaceful, up-north atmosphere while remaining close to popular area attractions, outdoor recreation, and seasonal tourism. The main level features an open-concept layout with large double-entry doors, durable vinyl plank flooring, and a spacious family room designed for gathering and entertaining. An efficient kitchen, convenient laundry area, and full bath provide everyday functionality. Two generously sized bedrooms include a primary suite with a private half bath. An attached garage provides storage for kayaks, bikes, and river gear, along with a wide concrete driveway offering ample off-street parking. Upstairs, a massive loft provides flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, home office, Legal: LOT 26 & THE E HAF OF LOT 27 SHADY SHORES

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

Water Type

River: 1

Water Fea. Amenities

Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1 View: 1

Lot Description

Level: 1 Wooded: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available: 1 Electricity Available: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water

Well: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Mineral Rights

Unknown: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Main Level: 1

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Roofing

Asphalt: 1 Shingle: 1

Parking Features

Attached: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1

Heat Source

Electric: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Baseboard: 1 Radiant: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 224 Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1272

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: 1

Substructure

Crawl Space: 1

Windows

Replacement: 1 Screens: 1

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Fencing

Other: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): 1 Covered: 1 Deck: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Vinyl: 1

Landscape

Ground Cover: 1

Architectural Style

A-Frame: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Berrien Street #: 1900 Street Name: Derfla Suffix: Drive State: MI Zip Code: 49085

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $265,000 Current Price: $265,000 Listing Date: 2026-01-03

Remarks Misc

Directions: Niles Ave to Miners Road. Turn Left on Bacon School Road. Turn Right onto Derfla.

Property Features

Water Type: River Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Replacement; Screens Substructure: Crawl Space Lot Description: Level; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Electric Heat Type: Baseboard; Radiant Water Heater: Electric Fencing: Other Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Landscape: Ground Cover Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: A-Frame Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Main Width: 12.00 Living Room Length: 25.00 Length: 25.00 Width: 19.00 Level: Main Width: 19.00 Bathroom 1 Length: 4.00 Length: 4.00 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Width: 9.00 Laundry Length: 5.00 Length: 5.00 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Width: 9.00 Primary Bedroom Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Width: 11.00 Primary Bathroom Length: 7.00 Length: 7.00 Width: 4.00 Level: Main Width: 4.00 Bedroom 2 Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Level: Main Width: 11.00 Bedroom 3 Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 27.00 Level: Upper Width: 27.00
Listing Office: Jaqua Realtors
Listing Agent: Christine Norland
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Last Updated: February - 04 - 2026
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