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Description
Perched along 600+ feet of Lake Michigan’s pristine shoreline, and tucked upon 17+ acres of beautifully maintained land, the former H.D. Mendel Residence stands alone in its exceptional design, expansive lake frontage, and meticulous attention to detail. This architectural gem embodies the elegance of Japanese contemporary design, seamlessly blending traditional elements with modern luxury. The estate features seven bedrooms, seven and a half baths, a private guest quarters, and an array of premier amenities—including a tennis court, pool, double seawall, and a tram to the beach. Walls of glass flood the home with natural light, offering breathtaking lake views while maintaining privacy along a secluded tree-lined path. There is simply nothing else like it. Schedule your tour today.
Property Details and Features
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Bar Fridge”, “Built-In Gas Oven”, “Dishwasher”, “Double Oven”, “Dryer”, “Microwave”, “Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”
Basement
- Basement: “Partial”, “Slab”
Bathrooms
- 7 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 8 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 7 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: “Mid-Century Modern”
- Building Area Total: 6,263
- Construction Materials: “Other”
- Living Area: 6,263
- Year Built: 1968
- 2 stories
Cooling
- Cooling Included
- Cooling: “Central Air”
Exterior Features
- Features: “Scrn Porch”
Fireplaces
- Features: “Den”, “Family Room”, “Primary Bedroom”
- Building includes fireplace
- 3 total fireplaces
Garage
- Attached Garage
- Garage Included
- 2 garage spaces
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
- Waterfront Features: “Lake”
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”
- Heating Included
Interior Features
- Features: “Garage Door Opener”, “Guest Quarters”, “Wet Bar”, “Center Island”, “Eat-in Kitchen”, “Pantry”
Laundry
- Features: “Laundry Room”, “Main Level”
Listing
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-03-06
- Listing Id: 25008286
- Listing Terms: “Cash”, “Conventional”
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2025-07-23 12:02:14
- On Market Date: 2025-03-06
- Price Change Timestamp: 2025-07-23 12:02:14
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2025-03-06 22:15:36
- 165 days on market
Location
- City: Benton Harbor
- State Or Province: MI
- County Or Parish: Berrien
- Postal Code: 49022
- MLS Area Major: Southwestern Michigan – S
- MLS Area Minor: Southwestern Michigan – S
Lot
- Features: “Wooded”
- 17.21 acres
- Area: 17.21
- Dimensions: irregular
- 749,668 square feet
Parking
- Features: “Garage Faces Front”, “Attached”
Pool
- Features: “In Ground”
Property
- Parcel Number: 11-03-0212-0002-19-0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 11
Schools
- Middle Or Junior School District: Benton Harbor
Sewer
- Sewer: “Public”
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $66,175
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Utilities: “High-Speed Internet”
- Water Source: “Public”
Windows
- Features: “Garden Window”