2135 Derfla Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085

New Listing
$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: 5/01/2026

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 NameLengthWidthLevel
Kitchen15.0018.90Main
Dining Room14.5624.17Main
Living Room16.7518.67Main
Office9.4212.00Main
Bathroom 18.258.33Main
Primary Bedroom13.7518.90Main
Primary Bathroom5.838.75Main
Bedroom 216.6721.67Lower
Bedroom 315.7520.58Lower
Bedroom 49.6711.25Lower
Bathroom 29.7510.67Lower
Bathroom 35.256.08Lower
Laundry6.087.42Lower
Recreation21.1724.25Lower
IDX
Listing Office: RE/MAX by the Lake
Listing Agent: David E Shepherd
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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