$265,000
St. Joseph, MI 49085
MLS# 26000198
3 beds | 2 baths | 1496 sqft
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Property Description
Enjoy easy access to the St. Joseph River just moments from the home, making this charming extended A-frame an excellent opportunity for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Set on a private, wooded lot across the street from the river, the property offers a peaceful, up-north atmosphere while remaining close to popular area attractions, outdoor recreation, and seasonal tourism. The main level features an open-concept layout with large double-entry doors, durable vinyl plank flooring, and a spacious family room designed for gathering and entertaining. An efficient kitchen, convenient laundry area, and full bath provide everyday functionality. Two generously sized bedrooms include a primary suite with a private half bath. An attached garage provides storage for kayaks, bikes, and river gear, along with a wide concrete driveway offering ample off-street parking. Upstairs, a massive loft provides flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, home office,
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Miners & Bacon School
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Royalton Twp
Subdivision: Shady Shores
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 177.14
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 90 x 125
Road Frontage: 90
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1496
SqFt Above Grade: 1496
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 1496
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: St Joseph River
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: St. Joseph
High School: St. Joseph High School
Middle School: Upton Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.26
Lot Square Footage: 11326
Year Built: 1974
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 75469
SEV: 102900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1796.85
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none noted at list
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 11-17-7200-0026-00-1
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Enjoy easy access to the St. Joseph River just moments from the home, making this charming extended A-frame an excellent opportunity for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. Set on a private, wooded lot across the street from the river, the property offers a peaceful, up-north atmosphere while remaining close to popular area attractions, outdoor recreation, and seasonal tourism. The main level features an open-concept layout with large double-entry doors, durable vinyl plank flooring, and a spacious family room designed for gathering and entertaining. An efficient kitchen, convenient laundry area, and full bath provide everyday functionality. Two generously sized bedrooms include a primary suite with a private half bath. An attached garage provides storage for kayaks, bikes, and river gear, along with a wide concrete driveway offering ample off-street parking. Upstairs, a massive loft provides flexible space for additional sleeping accommodations, home office,
Legal: LOT 26 & THE E HAF OF LOT 27 SHADY SHORES
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Type
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Electric: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Baseboard: 1
Radiant: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 224
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1272
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Fencing
Other: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Architectural Style
A-Frame: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1900
Street Name: Derfla
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $265,000
Current Price: $265,000
Listing Date: 2026-01-03
Remarks Misc
Directions: Niles Ave to Miners Road. Turn Left on Bacon School Road. Turn Right onto Derfla.
Property Features
Water Type: River
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Windows: Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Level; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Type: Baseboard; Radiant
Water Heater: Electric
Fencing: Other
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es)
Landscape: Ground Cover
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: A-Frame
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
or recreation area, maximizing rental versatility and occupancy potential. *Short-term rentals are permitted in Royalton Township with proper permit and registration. Buyer to verify all zoning, use, and rental regulations directly with the township.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Kitchen | 9.00 | 9.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 |
| Living Room | 25.00 | 25.00 | 19.00 | Main | 19.00 |
| Bathroom 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 9.00 | Main | 9.00 |
| Laundry | 5.00 | 5.00 | 9.00 | Main | 9.00 |
| Primary Bedroom | 16.00 | 16.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 |
| Primary Bathroom | 7.00 | 7.00 | 4.00 | Main | 4.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 | Main | 11.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 27.00 | Upper | 27.00 |
Listing Office: Jaqua Realtors
Listing Agent: Christine Norland
Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026
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