$950,000
St. Joseph, MI 49085
MLS# 26019439
4 beds | 4 baths | 1749 sqft
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Property Description
Discover a riverfront sanctuary where modern design meets timeless artistry. Sculpted into 0.61 lush, river-kissed acres, this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired masterpiece blurs the line between art and refuge. Clean horizontal lines, dramatic cantilevers, and walls of glass frame hypnotic views of the St. Joseph River, pulling shimmering water and sunset colors into every gathering space. Inside, four generously scaled bedrooms and 3.5 baths celebrate organic luxury. An open chef's kitchen anchors the main level with pro-grade appliances and a hidden pantry, while the fire-placed great room spills onto a porch crafted for year-round stargazing. Wake in the primary suite to songbirds dancing across the water, then melt into a spa shower. Launch kayaks from your private bank, host friends on the riverside terrace, and return to a home that feels alive with light, wood, and water. Ready to live the river dream? Book your private showing today before this architectural jewel flows away.
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Bacon School Rd & Derfla Dr
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Royalton Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 543.17
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 124 X 215
Road Frontage: 124
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Saint Joseph River
Income Property: Yes
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3418
SqFt Above Grade: 1749
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1669
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 80
Building Total SqFt: 3498
Total Beds Above Grade: 1
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Saint Joseph River
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: St. Joseph
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.61
Lot Square Footage: 26572
Year Built: 1970
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 4
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 172774
SEV: 232900
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 7160
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none @ list
Tax ID #: 11-17-7210-0060-00-2
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Discover a riverfront sanctuary where modern design meets timeless artistry. Sculpted into 0.61 lush, river-kissed acres, this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired masterpiece blurs the line between art and refuge. Clean horizontal lines, dramatic cantilevers, and walls of glass frame hypnotic views of the St. Joseph River, pulling shimmering water and sunset colors into every gathering space. Inside, four generously scaled bedrooms and 3.5 baths celebrate organic luxury. An open chef's kitchen anchors the main level with pro-grade appliances and a hidden pantry, while the fire-placed great room spills onto a porch crafted for year-round stargazing. Wake in the primary suite to songbirds dancing across the water, then melt into a spa shower. Launch kayaks from your private bank, host friends on the riverside terrace, and return to a home that feels alive with light, wood, and water. Ready to live the river dream? Book your private showing today before this architectural jewel flows away.
Legal: LOT 60 SHADY SHORES NO 1
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 136
Water Type
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Lower Level: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Rubber: 1
Parking Features
Carport: 1
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Hot Water: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1749
Lower Rooms
Lower Bedrooms: 3
Lower Full Baths: 1
Lower Half Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 1669
Total Lower SQFT: 1749
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Walk-Out Access: 1
Other: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Recreation Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Ensuite: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Vehicle Charging Station: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Bar Fridge: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Contemporary: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 2135
Street Name: Derfla
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49085
Zip (4): 9661
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $950,000
Current Price: $950,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-01
Remarks Misc
Directions: Take Miners road to a left on Bacon Schoool road then a right at the end of the road onto Derfla Drive, look for sign.
Property Features
Water Type: River
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Exterior Material: Brick; Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Rubber
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Walk-Out Access; Other
Lot Description: Level; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room; Recreation Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Vehicle Charging Station; Wet Bar; Window Treatments
Appliances: Bar Fridge; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Electric
Exterior Features: Balcony
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es)
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Carport; Detached; Garage Door Opener
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Kitchen | 15.00 | 15.00 | 18.90 | Main | 18.90 |
| Dining Room | 14.56 | 14.56 | 24.17 | Main | 24.17 |
| Living Room | 16.75 | 16.75 | 18.67 | Main | 18.67 |
| Office | 9.42 | 9.42 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 |
| Bathroom 1 | 8.25 | 8.25 | 8.33 | Main | 8.33 |
| Primary Bedroom | 13.75 | 13.75 | 18.90 | Main | 18.90 |
| Primary Bathroom | 5.83 | 5.83 | 8.75 | Main | 8.75 |
| Bedroom 2 | 16.67 | 16.67 | 21.67 | Lower | 21.67 |
| Bedroom 3 | 15.75 | 15.75 | 20.58 | Lower | 20.58 |
| Bedroom 4 | 9.67 | 9.67 | 11.25 | Lower | 11.25 |
| Bathroom 2 | 9.75 | 9.75 | 10.67 | Lower | 10.67 |
| Bathroom 3 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 6.08 | Lower | 6.08 |
| Laundry | 6.08 | 6.08 | 7.42 | Lower | 7.42 |
| Recreation | 21.17 | 21.17 | 24.25 | Lower | 24.25 |
Listing Office: RE/MAX by the Lake
Listing Agent: David E Shepherd
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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