BEDS7
BATHS7 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET5,744
MLS#26008264
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SCHOOLBenton Harbor
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
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Partial, Slab
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 3
Garage: 2 car attached
Heating: Forced Air
Home Style: Mid-Century Modern
Lot Size: 17.21 Acres
Taxes: $59,254
Year Built: 1968
Feature Descriptions
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Days on Site: 4
Exterior: Other
Exterior: Scrn Porch
Fireplace: Den, Family Room, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flooring: Wood
Interior: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Lake Name: Lake Michigan
Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Lot: Wooded
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Parcel Number: 11-03-0212-0002-19-0
Parking: Garage Faces Front, Attached
Patio/Porch: Deck, Patio
Pool Features: In Ground
Rooms Total: 11
Sewer: Public
Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Utilities: High-Speed Internet
Water: Public
Waterfront: Lake
Window: Garden Window
Wooded: Yes
Local Schools
School District: Benton Harbor
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Agency Phone: 269-469-0700
Agent Name: Elizabeth Roch
Shown By
Agency Title: Key Realty
Agency Phone: 877-539-7589
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$ 40,220.70 per month $33,534.33 Principal & Interest $4,937.83 Property Tax $1,748.54 Homeowner's Insurance
1600 Rocky Gap Road | MLS# 26008264
This single family home located at 1600 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $5,995,000. This property was built in 1968 and has 7 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 partial baths with 5744 sq. ft. Rocky Gap Road is located within the Benton Harbor school district. Search Benton Harbor real estate on www.ikeyrealty.com today.