1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26033396)

1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

New Listing

$5,995,000

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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: 7/02/2026 Last Modified: 7/02/2026

Overview

Description

Over 600 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage. More than 17 wooded acres. A landmark residence by architect Norman Carver Jr. Opportunities of this caliber are exceptionally rare. Originally built as the H.D. Mendel residence, this architectural estate showcases Japanese contemporary influences through soaring walls of glass, warm natural wood, and a design that seamlessly connects every living space to the surrounding landscape. The result is an extraordinary sense of privacy paired with panoramic Lake Michigan views. The 6,200+ square foot home offers seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, multiple indoor gathering spaces, and a main-level lakeside primary suite. Resort-style amenities include an in-ground pool, tennis court, attached guest quarters, double seawall, and a private tram providing effortless access to the beach below. Truly one of the Lake Michigan coast's most significant legacy estates, offering a lifestyle that is hard to replicate.

Listing Details MLS# 26033396

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: 6263
SqFt Above Grade: 6263
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 305
Building Total SqFt: 6568
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: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 59254
Tax Year: 2024
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: M 63
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Benton Charter Twp

Office/Contract Info

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

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Over 600 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage. More than 17 wooded acres. A landmark residence by architect Norman Carver Jr. Opportunities of this caliber are exceptionally rare. Originally built as the H.D. Mendel residence, this architectural estate showcases Japanese contemporary influences through soaring walls of glass, warm natural wood, and a design that seamlessly connects every living space to the surrounding landscape. The result is an extraordinary sense of privacy paired with panoramic Lake Michigan views. The 6,200+ square foot home offers seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, multiple indoor gathering spaces, and a main-level lakeside primary suite. Resort-style amenities include an in-ground pool, tennis court, attached guest quarters, double seawall, and a private tram providing effortless access to the beach below. Truly one of the Lake Michigan coast's most significant legacy estates, offering a lifestyle that is hard to replicate.
Legal: per title commitment for both tax id.

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

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

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

Listing Agent: Elizabeth Roch

Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026

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