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2135 Derfla Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085

$950,000

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… Read MoreRead Less

Courtesy of RE/MAX by the Lake, David E Shepherd.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 1, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,418

Lot Size

0.61 Acres

Year Built

1970

MLS Number

26019439

30 Days Snapshot Of 49085

$401k

-21%

(avg) sold price

+19%

homes sold

-34%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Bar Fridge", "Cooktop", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Double Oven", "Dryer", "Microwave", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Water Softener Owned"

Basement

Basement: "Walk-Out Access", "Other"

Building

Architectural Style: "Contemporary", Building Area Total: 1,749, Construction Materials: "Brick", "Wood Siding", Living Area: 3,418, Year Built: 1970, 1 story

Cooling

Cooling Included, Cooling: "Central Air"

Exterior Features

Features: "Balcony"

Fireplaces

Features: "Living Room", "Recreation Room", "Wood Burning", Building includes fireplace, 2 total fireplaces

Garage

Garage Included, 3 garage spaces

Water Features

Water Body Name: Saint Joseph River, Waterfront Features: "River", Waterfront Property

Heating

Heating: "Hot Water", Heating Included

Interior Features

Features: "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Garage Door Opener", "Wet Bar", "Eat-in Kitchen", "Pantry"

Laundry

Features: "Lower Level"

Lot

Features: "Level", "Wooded", 0.61 acres, Area: 0.61, Dimensions: 124 X 215, 26,572 square feet

Parking

Carport Included, Features: "Garage Door Opener", "Detached", "Carport"

Property

Parcel Number: 11-17-7210-0060-00-2, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Composition", "Rubber"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Annual Amount: $7,160, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utilities: "Natural Gas Connected", "Cable Connected", "High-Speed Internet", Water Source: "Well"

Windows

Features: "Insulated Windows", "Window Treatments"

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