Berrien County property record for 2151 Derfla Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,026 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 17-7210-0068-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 17-7210-0068-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 870 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2151 DERFLA DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49085-9661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - LD |
| Legal Description | LOT 68 SHADY SHORES NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADY SHORES #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Legal Unit | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
2151 Derfla Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2151 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2117 / 339 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 03058/3093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2151 Derfla Dr was $4,026 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% 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 | $289,300 (+12.26%) | $578,600 (+12.26%) | |
| 2025 | $4,026.00 (+2.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $257,700 | $515,400 |
| 2024 | $3,934.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,000 | $364,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,569.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2151 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 2151 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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