2153 Derfla Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2153 Derfla Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.536 acres (23,348 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$405,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,970 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Transfer Jul 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`17-7210-0069-01-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-7210-0069-01-8`
Alternative APN	`11-17-7210-0069-01-8`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	2,292 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,292 sqft
Basement Area	1,872 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,872 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	23,348 sqft (0.536 acres)
Lot Dimensions	145 ft deep x 161 ft wide
Garage Area	720 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2153 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	LOTS 69 & 70 SHADY SHORES NO 1
Legal Subdivision	SHADY SHORES #1
Legal Lot Number	69-70
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	ROYALTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	1800

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	2153 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 17, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jul 8, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Jan 25, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 8, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 8, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 13, 2003
Deed Book / Page	3281 / 2131
Last Transfer Date	Aug 13, 2020
Transfer Doc	03286/2981
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2020
Property Address	2153 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661
Document Number	03286/2981
Book / Page	3286 / 2981
Map Reference	LB 16 PG 36
Instrument Date	Aug 13, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2153 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1318 S MANOR DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3114

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 8, 2020
Property Address	2153 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661
Document Number	03281/2131
Book / Page	3281 / 2131
Map Reference	LB 16 PG 36
Instrument Date	May 11, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$3,483.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	2153 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661

January 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2017
Property Address	2153 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661
Document Number	03161/1858
Book / Page	3161 / 1858
Map Reference	LB16 PG36
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2153 DERFIA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Royalton Township
Unified School District	St. Joseph Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$407,500 (+14.89%)	$815,000 (+14.89%)
2025	$4,970.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption	$354,700 (+37.91%)	$709,400 (+37.91%)
2024	$4,856.00 (+10.21%)
2023		$257,200	$514,400
2022	$4,406.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 Record 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

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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