MLS# 25008286 – 1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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$6,800,000 - 7Br/8Ba - for Sale in Benton Harbor
Price: $6,800,000
Beds: 7
Baths: 7 full, 1 half
Living Area SqFt: 6,263
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres: 17.21
Lot Size SqFt: 749,668
Year Built: 1968
Days on Website: 165

Courtesy of @properties Christie’s International R.E., Elizabeth Roch.

Property 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.

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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”

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$6,800,000 – 1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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