Berrien County property record for 2155 Derfla Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,398 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (May 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,093 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Transfer Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 17-0009-0005-06-6 |
| Primary APN | 17-0009-0005-06-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,398 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,398 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,038 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,618 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2155 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 | COM 2276.58'E OF NW COR FRL SEC 9 T5S R18W TH S45DEG34'W 100'TH S57DEG04'W 200'TH S 54DEG20'E TO RIVER TH NELY ON RIVER TO N LN SEC 9 TH W TO POB SUR 1243/843 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHIP STREET CONDOMINIUM |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYALTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
2155 Derfla Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2020.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2155 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1304 / 985 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 003288/629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2155 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661 |
| Document Number | 003288/631 |
| Book / Page | 3288 / 631 |
| Map Reference | LB 100 PG 1-31 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2155 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2155 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661 |
| Document Number | 003288/629 |
| Book / Page | 3288 / 629 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2155 DERFLA DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9661 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2155 Derfla Dr was $5,093 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 | $315,300 (+3.61%) | $630,600 (+3.61%) | |
| 2025 | $5,093.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $304,300 | $608,600 |
| 2024 | $4,976.00 | ||
| 2023 | $311,800 | $623,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2155 Derfla Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; 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 | Yes |
| 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 2155 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 | 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 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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