Berrien County property record for 1729 Derfla Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,155 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 17-7200-0003-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 17-7200-0003-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1729 DERFLA DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 SHADY SHORES |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADY SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1729 Derfla Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4235 LANDINGS LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024416797 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3437 / 714 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03441/4363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1729 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9637 |
| Document Number | 03201/1760 |
| Book / Page | 3201 / 1760 |
| Map Reference | LB14 PG18 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1729 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9637 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1729 Derfla Dr was $2,155 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Royalton Township |
| Unified School District | St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $195,200 (+11.04%) | $390,400 (+11.04%) | |
| 2025 | $2,155.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $175,800 | $351,600 |
| 2024 | $2,105.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1729 Derfla Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 43 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1729 Derfla Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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