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

1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

$5,995,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 6,263 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 749,668 Status: Active

Current Price: $5,995,000 List Date: 3/06/2025 Last Modified: 11/01/2025

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.

More Information MLS# 25008286

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: N M63 Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: Benton Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 957.21

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: irregular Road Frontage: 605.7 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 3 Waterfront: Yes Body of Water: Lake Michigan Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 11 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6263 SqFt Above Grade: 6263 Total Beds Above Grade: 7 Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 2 School District: Benton Harbor Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 17.21 Lot Square Footage: 749668 Year Built: 1968 Total Bedrooms: 7 Full Baths: 7 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 8

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 1173700 SEV: 1173700 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 66175 Tax Year: 2023 Homestead %: 0 Spec Assessment & Type: none known bta Tax ID #: 11-03-0212-0002-19-0

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: 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. Legal: per title commitment for both tax ids

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes Water Frontage: 600

Water Type

Lake: 1

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: 1 Private Frontage: 1

Lot Description

Wooded: 1

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Main Level: 1

Exterior Material

Other: 1

Parking Features

Attached: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1

Heat Source

Propane: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 4 Upper Full Baths: 3 Upper Level Square Feet: 1944 Total Baths Above Grade: 8

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3 Main Full Baths: 4 Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 4319

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 305

Driveway

Gravel: 1

Substructure

Partial: 1 Slab: 1

Pool

In Ground: 1

Kitchen Features

Center Island: 1 Desk Built-In: 1 Eating Area: 1 Garden Window: 1 Pantry: 1

Fireplace

Den: 1 Family Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1

Additional Items

Ensuite: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Vehicle Charging Station: 1 Wet Bar: 1

Appliances

Bar Fridge: 1 Built-In Gas Oven: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Double Oven: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Deck: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Landscape

Ground Cover: 1 Shrubs/Hedges: 1 Underground Sprinkler: 1

Architectural Style

Mid-Century Modern: 1

Location Property Info

County: Berrien Street #: 1600 Street Name: Rocky Gap Suffix: Road State: MI Zip Code: 49022 Zip (4): 3533 Area: Southwestern Michigan - S

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $5,995,000 Current Price: $5,995,000 Listing Date: 2025-03-06

Remarks Misc

Directions: N M-63 to Rocky Gap Road. First driveway on your Right when turning onto Rocky Gap Road. Follow the dirt road toward the house and stay LEFT.

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Other Substructure: Partial; Slab Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Center Island; Desk Built-In; Eating Area; Garden Window; Pantry Fireplace: Den; Family Room; Primary Bedroom Additional Items: Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Guest Quarters; Vehicle Charging Station; Wet Bar Appliances: Bar Fridge; Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler Pool: In Ground Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern Driveway: Gravel Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Level: Main Remarks: See floorplan in docs Dining Room Level: Main Living Room Level: Main Family Room Level: Main Recreation Level: Main Laundry Level: Main Primary Bedroom Level: Main Primary Bathroom Level: Main Bedroom 2 Level: Main Remarks: Guest suite Bathroom 2 Level: Main Remarks: Guest suite Office Level: Upper Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Bedroom 4 Level: Upper Bedroom 5 Level: Upper

Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.

Listing Agent: Elizabeth Roch

Last Updated: November - 01 - 2025

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