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
Legal
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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
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Last Updated: March - 08 - 2026
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