$5,995,000

beds

baths

half bath

6,263

square ft

1600 Rocky Gap Road

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Active / MLS #69026008264 / Single Family / Benton Harbor

Listing information updated 3/8/2026 at 12:25pm

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

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Propane

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

58 Years

Parking Type:

Attached,Electric Vehicle Charging Stations,Garage Faces Front,Gravel,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

All Sports Lake, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Water Access Rights

Square Feet:

6,263

Lot Size:

749668 SquareFeet

Acreage:

17.21

Internal Features:

Pantry, Wet Bar

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

Main

Dining Room:

Main

Kitchen:

Main

Family Room:

Main

Primary Bedroom:

Main

2nd Bedroom:

Main

3rd Bedroom:

Upper

4th Bedroom:

Upper

Game Room:

Main

Laundry:

Main

Primary Bathroom:

Main

Office:

Upper

Bedroom5:

Upper

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$59,254

Tax Year:

N/A

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

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Propane

Appliances:

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Yes

Age:

58 Years

Parking Type:

Attached,Electric Vehicle Charging Stations,Garage Faces Front,Gravel,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached - 2 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

All Sports Lake, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Water Access Rights

Square Feet:

6,263

Lot Size:

749668 SquareFeet

Acreage:

17.21

Internal Features:

Pantry, Wet Bar

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

Main

Dining Room:

Main

Kitchen:

Main

Family Room:

Main

Primary Bedroom:

Main

2nd Bedroom:

Main

3rd Bedroom:

Upper

4th Bedroom:

Upper

Game Room:

Main

Laundry:

Main

Primary Bathroom:

Main

Office:

Upper

Bedroom5:

Upper

Tax Amount:

$59,254

Tax Year:

N/A

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 Christie's International R.E.

Listing Office Phone: 269.469.0700

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