$5,995,000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
MLS# 26008264
7 beds | 8 baths | 6263 sqft
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Property 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
Details
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Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1600
Street Name: Rocky Gap
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 3533
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $5,995,000
Current Price: $5,995,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-05
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: 1
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
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
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
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: 1
Main Level SQFT: 4319
Basement Rooms
Total Basement SQFT: 305
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: March - 08 - 2026
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