$5,995,000

beds

baths

half bath

5,744

square ft

1600 Rocky Gap Road

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

New / MLS #26008264 / Single Family / Benton Harbor

Listing information updated 3/8/2026 at 12:22pm

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

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Mid-Century Modern

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Partial,Slab

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Propane

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

58 Years

Parking Type:

Garage Faces Front,Attached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake

Square Feet:

5,744

Lot Size:

17.21 Acres

Acreage:

17.21

External Features:

Scrn Porch, Screen Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

Main

Dining Room:

Main

Kitchen:

Main

Family Room:

Main

Primary Bedroom:

Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

Main

3rd Bedroom:

Upper

4th Bedroom:

Upper

Recreation:

Main Level

Laundry:

Main Level

Primary Bathroom:

Main Level

Bathroom 2:

Main Level

Office:

Upper Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$59,254

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

49022

City:

Benton Harbor

County:

Berrien

Schools

School District(s):

Benton Harbor

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Mid-Century Modern

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Partial,Slab

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Propane

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

58 Years

Parking Type:

Garage Faces Front,Attached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake

Square Feet:

5,744

Lot Size:

17.21 Acres

Acreage:

17.21

External Features:

Scrn Porch, Screen Porch

Living Room:

Main

Dining Room:

Main

Kitchen:

Main

Family Room:

Main

Primary Bedroom:

Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

Main

3rd Bedroom:

Upper

4th Bedroom:

Upper

Recreation:

Main Level

Laundry:

Main Level

Primary Bathroom:

Main Level

Bathroom 2:

Main Level

Office:

Upper Level

Tax Amount:

$59,254

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

49022

City:

Benton Harbor

County:

Berrien

School District(s):

Benton Harbor

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 269.469.0700

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