1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26008264)

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: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 3/08/2026

Overview

Description

Set across 17.21 acres with over 600 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, the former H.D. Mendel residence is a rare architectural estate of true legacy scale. Norman Carver Jr design with strong Japanese contemporary influence, the home is defined by expansive glass, natural wood elements, and a seamless integration of landscape and shoreline. Walls of glass frame uninterrupted lake views while preserving privacy along a secluded, tree-lined approach. The 6,200+ square foot main residence offers seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, multiple gathering spaces, and a main-level primary suite overlooking the water. The grounds unfold as a private compound: in-ground pool, tennis court, double seawall, tram to the beach, and separate guest quarters. With 17+ wooded acres and 600 feet of frontage, the setting is expansive and private; a rarity along this stretch of coastline. An irreplaceable Lake Michigan estate offering scale, provenance, and architectural integrity seldom offered

Listing Details MLS# 26008264

Location Property Info

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

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 17.21
Lot Square Footage: 749668
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Year Built: 1968
Road Frontage: 605.7
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 3
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5744
SqFt Above Grade: 6263
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 305
Building Total SqFt: 305
Total Beds Above Grade: 7
Total Bedrooms: 7
Full Baths: 7
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 8
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-03-0212-0002-19-0
Taxable Value: 1210084
SEV: 1360800
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 59254
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: none known bta
Homestead %: 0

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.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 600

More Information

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: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 4319

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 305
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

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

Office/Contract Info

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

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Set across 17.21 acres with over 600 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, the former H.D. Mendel residence is a rare architectural estate of true legacy scale. Norman Carver Jr design with strong Japanese contemporary influence, the home is defined by expansive glass, natural wood elements, and a seamless integration of landscape and shoreline. Walls of glass frame uninterrupted lake views while preserving privacy along a secluded, tree-lined approach. The 6,200+ square foot main residence offers seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, multiple gathering spaces, and a main-level primary suite overlooking the water. The grounds unfold as a private compound: in-ground pool, tennis court, double seawall, tram to the beach, and separate guest quarters. With 17+ wooded acres and 600 feet of frontage, the setting is expansive and private; a rarity along this stretch of coastline. An irreplaceable Lake Michigan estate offering scale, provenance, and architectural integrity seldom offered
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Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Description

Wooded: Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Other: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Propane: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Substructure

Partial: Yes
Slab: Yes

Pool

In Ground: Yes

Kitchen Features

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

Fireplace

Den: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Additional Items

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

Appliances

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

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes

Landscape

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

Architectural Style

Mid-Century Modern: Yes

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: March - 08 - 2026

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